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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2940/2 years
ArcGIS Pro
Star Rating
(186)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArcGIS ProAutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,862)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while ArcGIS Pro, with a score of 8.0 in "Modeling," is more focused on spatial data analysis and mapping.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.3, which is higher than ArcGIS Pro's 7.5, indicating that users find AutoCAD more intuitive for everyday tasks, especially for those new to CAD software.
- G2 users highlight that ArcGIS Pro shines in "Data Visualization" with a score of 9.0, surpassing AutoCAD's 8.8, which is crucial for users needing to present complex geographical data effectively.
- Reviewers say that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is essential for construction projects, while ArcGIS Pro's "Spatial Analysis" capabilities, rated at 8.9, are favored for in-depth geographical insights.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, slightly better than ArcGIS Pro's 8.1, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when encountering issues with AutoCAD.
- Reviewers mention that while both products offer strong "Collaboration" features, AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" score of 8.8 is higher than ArcGIS Pro's, indicating a more seamless experience when sharing files across different platforms.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS Pro
No pricing availableAutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
Free Trial
ArcGIS Pro
No trial information availableAutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
136
8.8
1,526
Ease of Use
7.5
135
8.3
1,531
Ease of Setup
8.0
53
8.2
292
Ease of Admin
8.0
48
8.0
201
Quality of Support
8.1
121
8.2
1,372
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
46
8.5
199
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
124
8.0
1,502
Features by Category
Reports
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
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Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
8.1
475
Design
Not enough data
8.4
409
Not enough data
7.3
377
Not enough data
9.2
415
Not enough data
8.8
406
Not enough data
8.2
371
Not enough data
8.3
197
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
363
Not enough data
8.9
416
Not enough data
8.7
410
Not enough data
8.7
394
Construction
Not enough data
8.4
365
Not enough data
8.2
357
Not enough data
7.5
335
Not enough data
8.1
186
Not enough data
7.8
180
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
48
Not enough data
7.1
46
Not enough data
6.2
48
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Design
Not enough data
9.4
495
Not enough data
8.0
469
Not enough data
8.2
469
Not enough data
7.4
423
Edit
Not enough data
8.7
483
Not enough data
8.2
436
Not enough data
8.5
480
Not enough data
8.4
455
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
473
Not enough data
8.6
461
Not enough data
8.4
441
Data Management
8.4
56
8.6
38
8.3
56
8.8
37
8.1
65
8.6
36
9.0
65
8.9
38
Map Creation
8.2
51
8.4
38
8.6
53
8.0
33
8.7
59
8.7
37
8.7
58
8.7
35
Analysis
8.9
60
8.5
35
8.0
46
8.0
35
7.4
29
8.1
30
Cartography
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
13
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Reporting
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
14
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
ArcGIS Pro is categorized as Location Intelligence
AutoCAD is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
AutoCAD
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
Government Administration
25.1%
Environmental Services
11.4%
Utilities
7.2%
Higher Education
7.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Other
44.9%
Architecture & Planning
22.5%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.8%
Design
8.3%
Other
40.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
How are business solutions partnering to use ArcGIS Pro?
2 Comments
AM
That is an open ended question.
You can search through the Esri site for partners, to start:
http://partners.esri.com/Read more
What more can I do with this software?
2 Comments
AM
There are several "suites" that Esri has for specialized capabilities.
For example, "Pro" is the foundation piece for the entire 'Smart Cities"...Read more
how can i track credit usage during use
1 Comment
AM
I believe this will help you:
https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/administer/credits.htmRead more
Can we add simulation?
4 Comments
SY
you can get your answer with AWS Classes in Pune.
https://www.sevenmentor.com/amazon-web-services-training-institute-in-pune.php
Read more
Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 Comments
ZM
Photorealistic rendering techniques in AutoCAD are a way to create realistic images of 3D models. These techniques use lighting, material, and rendering...Read more
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