# ArcGIS for AutoCAD vs LibreCAD Comparison | | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 19 | 25 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 6.7 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 6.4 (18 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 4.5 (19 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ArcGIS for AutoCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### LibreCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS for AutoCAD** | 8.6/10 | 10 | | **LibreCAD** | 7.1/10 | 11 | #### Design | Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Modeling** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 7.1 (7 reviews) | | **Rendering** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 5.3 (6 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **File Import ** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | | **Views** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Grips ** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 7.2 (6 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Annotate** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 6.7 (7 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 6.0 (7 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 6.2 (7 reviews) | ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS for AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Management | Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **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 | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **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 | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Viewers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS for AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### File Options | Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Unique to ArcGIS for AutoCAD (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) **Unique to LibreCAD (1):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ArcGIS for AutoCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 36.8% | 56.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 47.4% | 32.0% | | **Enterprise** | 15.8% | 12.0% | ### By Industry #### ArcGIS for AutoCAD - **Architecture & Planning:** 26.3% - **Civil Engineering:** 21.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.5% - **Telecommunications:** 5.3% - **Real Estate:** 5.3% - **Oil & Energy:** 5.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.3% - **Government Relations:** 5.3% - **Construction:** 5.3% - **Computer Software:** 5.3% - **Other:** 5.3% #### LibreCAD - **Architecture & Planning:** 24.0% - **Retail:** 12.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.0% - **Financial Services:** 8.0% - **Research:** 4.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.0% - **Medical Practice:** 4.0% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.0% - **Food Production:** 4.0% - **Food & Beverages:** 4.0% - **Other:** 20.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ArcGIS for AutoCAD - [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews) - 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[SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [TurboCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews) - [nanoCAD Free](https://www.g2.com/products/nanocad-free/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (23 reviews) --- ## 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." ### LibreCAD No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-for-autocad-vs-librecad)