# ActCAD BIM vs AutoCAD LT Comparison

| | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 50 | 285 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us With One-Time Purchase | $760 every 2 years | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ActCAD BIM

Pros:
- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Efficiency (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### AutoCAD LT

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Easy Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Features (5 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 8.6 (244 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (247 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 8.2 (210 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 7.3 (240 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ActCAD BIM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: ActCAD 2027 Software

Price: Contact Us With One-Time Purchase

Description: ActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options:

- ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users
- ActCAD Primium for 2D Drafting, 3D Modeling and BIM (Building Information Modeling) functionality
ActCAD can be used for applications across domains Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) including Structural, Electrical and Mechanical.

We also offer value added products for specific applications based on ActCAD:

- ActCAD Nesting
- ActCAD Dials & Scales
- ActCAD CNC Post Processor
ActCAD uses the latest IntelliCAD 14 Engine, Open Design Alliance, dwg/dxf Libraries, ACIS 3D Modeling Kernel, and many other Technologies which ensures file support right from the early R2.5 to the latest 2027 Version of dwg/dxf. It also supports other file formats like .dgn, .step/.stp, .iges/.igs, .stl, .obj, 2D PDF, 3D PDF, .svg, .dae, etc. The interface and commands are designed in a manner that is familiar and easy for migration from any CAD Software.

Key Features:
-  Support for 2027 dwg & dxf files
-  High Speed and Performance
-    IntelliCAD 14 Engine & ODA 21.11 Libraries

[Learn more about ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### AutoCAD LT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 2 Year Subscription

Price: $760 every 2 years

Description: Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.

Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- Enhanced 1-on-1 technical support by phone or chat
- Includes AutoCAD mobile app

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 7.9/10 | 15 |
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering ** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing ** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 8.0/10 | 28 |
| **AutoCAD LT** | 7.9/10 | 151 |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 9.5 (143 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 6.8 (104 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 7.0 (112 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 5.9 (91 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (138 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 7.4 (98 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 7.7 (117 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (119 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (115 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 8.1 (112 reviews) | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 6.9/10 | 10 |
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Types** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 8.5/10 | 11 |
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to ActCAD BIM (5):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD LT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 78.7% | 52.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.0% | 35.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 12.6% | 

### By Industry

#### ActCAD BIM

- **Architecture & Planning:** 25.5%
- **Civil Engineering:** 23.4%
- **Construction:** 12.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.1%
- **Investment Management:** 2.1%
- **Internet:** 2.1%
- **Maritime:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 17.0%

#### AutoCAD LT

- **Architecture & Planning:** 19.6%
- **Construction:** 12.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.9%
- **Design:** 10.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.4%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.3%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 25.8%

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## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### ActCAD BIM

- Title: [How can I get some of my old lisp routines to work.  They don't work well with ActCAD.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24142-how-can-i-get-some-of-my-old-lisp-routines-to-work-they-don-t-work-well-with-actcad) — 3 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi David, thank you for your valuable inputs. Please share the details of your programs we will try to improve them and add to ActCAD package. Please note..."
- Title: [Is ActCAD legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-actcad-legit) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I don’t have any problem with ActCad.  It’s more affordable than any competitors.  The quality might come out on top when you facilitate the team effort. ..."
- Title: [What is ActCAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-actcad-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I think, because I am not an expert in Computer Data Storage Structures, I don't know.  It seems to be highly capable in allocating Data Space, such that the..."
- Title: ["Not opened for read" error](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34302-not-opened-for-read-error) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Update: It is not a "trial" problem. I am able to use all commands when I create a new drawing (and I imagine when I open the drawing that was created in..."
- Title: [I am trying to convert over to LINUX from Windows and wonder if a LINUX version will be available? I have tried using Wine to run ActCAD on LINUX Ubuntu but it doesn't seem to work (would appreciate any help with this).](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24491-i-am-trying-to-convert-over-to-linux-from-windows-and-wonder-if-a-linux-version-will-be-available-i-have-tried-using-wine-to-run-actcad-on-linux-ubuntu-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-work-would-appreciate-any-help-with-this) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If your system is robust enough, you could run VirtualBox https://www.virtualbox.org/ and then run a windows virtual system to use ActCAD.  I've run my older..."

### AutoCAD LT

- Title: [Is AutoCAD LT free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-autocad-lt-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Unless you have an student version, it is not free."
- Title: [What is AutoCAD LT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-lt-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "To produce all drawings, documents needed for Electrical Engineering Design for Machines and Electrical panels. "
- Title: [What is LT version of AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lt-version-of-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I use AUTOCAD 2018 LT, 2022 LT also, C3D 2018 and 2022."
- Title: [Would it be possible to create and save symbols in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-it-be-possible-to-create-and-save-symbols-in-autocad) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD LT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/autocad-lt-what-is-autocad-lt-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "2D Drafting and design"

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