# Archicad, SketchUp vs AutoCAD Comparison

| | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 291 | 1,324 | 1,930 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (86.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | $260.00 1 user | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Archicad

Pros:
- Ease of Use (52 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (35 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (30 reviews)
- Library Issues (16 reviews)

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (183 reviews)
- Drawing (116 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 8.8 (1574 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (244 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 8.3 (1582 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (88 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 8.3 (342 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (230 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 8.2 (1418 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (228 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 8.0 (1543 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Archicad

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 3-Year Archicad Collaborate Subscription

Price: $2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year

Description: Three year subscription, billed annually. Prices are informational only. Final price depends on your billing country, and may differ from prices shown here.

Key Features:
- BIMx Pro
- Redshift rendering
- Surface catalog

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SketchUp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Go Subscription

Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Design & collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### AutoCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: $260.00 1 user

Description: Access software 1 month at a time for the lowest up-front investment.


Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.6/10 | 150 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 489 |

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 9.2 (142 reviews) | 8.9 (298 reviews) | 8.4 (411 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (134 reviews) | 7.8 (296 reviews) | 7.3 (378 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 9.1 (142 reviews) | 8.7 (297 reviews) | 9.2 (427 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (139 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (410 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 7.5 (117 reviews) | 7.9 (271 reviews) | 8.2 (371 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 8.7 (110 reviews) | 7.6 (221 reviews) | 8.3 (199 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 6.8 (222 reviews) | 7.9 (367 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.5 (140 reviews) | 8.3 (293 reviews) | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 7.1 (269 reviews) | 8.7 (415 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.4 (136 reviews) | 7.5 (259 reviews) | 8.7 (396 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.3 (103 reviews) | 7.5 (239 reviews) | 8.4 (367 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 6.4 (97 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (357 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.3 (109 reviews) | 6.6 (216 reviews) | 7.5 (335 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 6.5 (100 reviews) | 6.8 (201 reviews) | 8.1 (187 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 6.2 (96 reviews) | 6.5 (190 reviews) | 7.8 (180 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.1 (27 reviews) | 6.2 (118 reviews) | 7.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.0 (27 reviews) | 6.1 (118 reviews) | 7.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 5.9 (27 reviews) | 6.4 (119 reviews) | 6.2 (48 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 7.0 (274 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 6.9 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 6.4 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.0 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 6.6 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 7.5 (270 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.4 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 6.7 (253 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 7.6 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (261 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.1 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 594 |

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 9.5 (528 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 8.0 (494 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 8.2 (488 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (294 reviews) | 7.4 (427 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (297 reviews) | 8.7 (494 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 9.1 (305 reviews) | 8.2 (438 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 8.5 (484 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 8.5 (458 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 7.4 (265 reviews) | 8.6 (477 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (264 reviews) | 8.6 (470 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 7.3 (244 reviews) | 8.4 (447 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.8/10 | 27 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | 8.4 (27 reviews) | 7.3 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | 7.4 (25 reviews) | 7.4 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 6.6 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 6.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 9.0 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | 7.6 (27 reviews) | 7.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 7.5 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 8.0 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | 7.0 (25 reviews) | 7.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | 5.9 (23 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | 6.4 (23 reviews) | 7.3 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.7/10 | 133 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | 7.6 (130 reviews) | 8.1 (460 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | 7.6 (130 reviews) | 7.4 (464 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | 7.2 (128 reviews) | 7.3 (453 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | 7.8 (127 reviews) | 7.7 (448 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | 7.1 (120 reviews) | 6.9 (444 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | 7.0 (123 reviews) | 7.4 (435 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | 7.0 (117 reviews) | 7.3 (411 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | 6.1 (108 reviews) | 6.5 (394 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | 8.5 (122 reviews) | 6.5 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | 8.1 (125 reviews) | 7.9 (419 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.4 (37 reviews) | 6.2 (238 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.5/10 | 20 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)

**Unique to Archicad (2):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Unique to SketchUp (5):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to AutoCAD (3):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Archicad | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 86.7% | 75.7% | 46.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 10.4% | 18.0% | 34.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.9% | 6.3% | 18.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Archicad

- **Architecture & Planning:** 83.0%
- **Construction:** 5.3%
- **Design:** 4.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 1.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.7%
- **Alternative Dispute Resolution:** 0.4%
- **Building Materials:** 0.4%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 0.4%
- **Computer Software:** 0.4%
- **Other:** 3.2%

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture & Planning:** 47.1%
- **Design:** 16.6%
- **Construction:** 11.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.1%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Furniture:** 0.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 16.8%

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.7%
- **Design:** 8.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.7%

---
## Alternatives

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- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Archicad

- Title: [Is it necessary to make a new version release every year ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-necessary-to-make-a-new-version-release-every-year) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, you can get away with getting it every couple of years. But they do have a good offer when paying yearly and guarantee a new version every year."
- Title: [How best can the newly integrated classifications and properties be used to organize keynotes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50662-how-best-can-the-newly-integrated-classifications-and-properties-be-used-to-organize-keynotes) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Spencer, 
It is frustrating that there is not a straight forward tool for keynoting, however, it is possible.  Our company uses the "Keynote..."
- Title: [What is the best way to stop it from overloading my computer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-stop-it-from-overloading-my-computer) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Ensure your computer meets the recommended specifications that Graphisoft have published on their website, and otherwise rationalize the way you structure a..."
- Title: [Why doesn't Archicad do 3D renderings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pourquoi-archicad-ne-fait-pas-des-rendus-3d) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Archicad does 3d Rendering throughout Cinema Render, a rendering motor that comes within the software installation. "
- Title: [How do other people make custom objects for their projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12321-how-do-other-people-make-custom-objects-for-their-projects) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "you can model your own objects with native Arhicad elements such as Walls, Slabs or any other, and then save them as objects by selecting the entire elements..."

### SketchUp

- Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy..."
- Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!"
- Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-the-sketchup-for-ipad-going-to-be-released-i-joined-the-beta-back-in-september-2021-and-have-been-waiting-eagerly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad"
- Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on.  The precise survey lines are very easy to set.  The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..."
- Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!"

### AutoCAD

- Title: [Can we add simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility."
- Title: [Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-features-might-be-useful-for-cad-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d extend "
- Title: [What is AutoCAD Architecture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-architecture-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD Architecture is a specialized version of AutoCAD developed for architects and building professionals. It provides intelligent architectural..."
- Title: [Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-do-3d-in-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "drafting, design and drawing production.  2d and 3d"

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