# ArcGIS for AutoCAD vs GE Smallworld Comparison

| | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 19 | 17 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (62.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 5.4 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 6.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ArcGIS for AutoCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### GE Smallworld

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS for AutoCAD** | 8.6/10 | 10 |
| **GE Smallworld** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS for AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **GE Smallworld** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Unique to ArcGIS for AutoCAD (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | GE Smallworld | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.8% | 12.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 47.4% | 25.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.8% | 62.5% | 

### By Industry

#### ArcGIS for AutoCAD

- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 26.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 21.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.3%
- **Real Estate:** 5.3%
- **Oil &amp; Energy:** 5.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.3%
- **Government Relations:** 5.3%
- **Construction:** 5.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.3%
- **Other:** 5.3%

#### GE Smallworld

- **Utilities:** 37.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 12.5%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Education Management:** 6.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 6.3%
- **Accounting:** 6.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to ArcGIS for AutoCAD

- [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews)
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### Alternatives to GE Smallworld

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (385 reviews)
- [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1937 reviews)
- [Global Mapper](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (60 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### ArcGIS for AutoCAD

- Title: [What is ArcGIS software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/arcgis-for-autocad-what-is-arcgis-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Preparation of village development map"
- Title: [Version 2020 AutoCAD Users are deprived of this tool. Why?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31910-version-2020-autocad-users-are-deprived-of-this-tool-why) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Arc GIS for AutoCAD latest version is not compatible with AutoCAD Map 2020. Any solution, Please."

### GE Smallworld

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-for-autocad-vs-ge-smallworld)

