Compare ActCAD BIM and AutoCAD LT 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
$760 every 2 years
ActCAD BIM
Star Rating
(50)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
Learn more about ActCAD BIMAutoCAD LT
Star Rating
(281)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansActCAD BIM vs AutoCAD LT
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found ActCAD BIM easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with ActCAD BIM overall.
- Reviewers felt that ActCAD BIM meets the needs of their business better than AutoCAD LT.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ActCAD BIM is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of ActCAD BIM over AutoCAD LT.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActCAD BIM
ActCAD 2025 Software
Starting at $249.00
With One-Time Purchase
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 Prime 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 11 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 2022 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.
- Support for 2025 dwg & dxf files
- High Speed and Performance
- IntelliCAD 13 Engine & ODA 21.11 Libraries
AutoCAD LT
2 Year Subscription
$760
every 2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- Enhanced 1-on-1 technical support by phone or chat
- Includes AutoCAD mobile app
Free Trial
ActCAD BIM
Free Trial is available
AutoCAD LT
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
37
8.6
241
Ease of Use
8.9
38
8.5
243
Ease of Setup
9.4
13
8.9
53
Ease of Admin
9.3
12
8.6
37
Quality of Support
8.7
38
8.1
207
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
12
8.7
38
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
36
7.3
237
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
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Design
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Collaboration
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Construction
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Generative AI
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Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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Plan
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Design
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Construction
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Engineering
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
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Design
9.2
24
9.5
139
7.6
15
6.8
103
7.5
18
7.0
112
7.2
15
5.9
91
Edit
8.7
23
8.9
136
7.8
17
7.4
98
8.0
21
7.7
115
7.7
20
8.3
118
Collaboration
8.3
19
8.7
126
8.1
17
8.2
112
8.3
16
8.1
112
Library
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
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6.7
7
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CAD
5.7
5
Not enough data
7.5
8
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8.1
8
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Integration
6.0
5
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6.3
5
Not enough data
File Options
9.3
9
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9.0
8
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9.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
6
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8.0
5
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9.3
9
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Design
9.8
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActCAD BIM and AutoCAD LT are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
ActCAD BIM is categorized as CAD Viewers, CAD Libraries, Sketching, Civil Engineering Design, and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
AutoCAD LT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActCAD BIM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
AutoCAD LT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
25.5%
Civil Engineering
23.4%
Construction
12.8%
Computer Software
4.3%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Other
29.8%
Architecture & Planning
19.9%
Construction
12.2%
Civil Engineering
11.1%
Design
10.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.7%
Other
39.1%
Discussions
How can I get some of my old lisp routines to work. They don't work well with ActCAD.
3 Comments
Official Response from ActCAD BIM
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...Read more
"Not opened for read" error
1 Comment
JB
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...Read more
I need detail how to use three dimensional CFD analysis with ACT CAD
1 Comment
Official Response from ActCAD BIM
Hello Mr.Dinkar, Thank you for your question. Please note that ActCAD is a CAD software meant for 2D Drafting and 3D unparametric modeling. Our BIM version...Read more
Would it be possible to create and save symbols in AutoCAD?
2 Comments
RP
Yes, create them as blocks.Read more
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