Compare AutoCAD LT and Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
$355 per month
AutoCAD 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 plansAutodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Star Rating
(25)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$355 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansAutoCAD LT vs Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found AutoCAD LT easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- AutoCAD LT and Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection over AutoCAD LT.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
AEC Collection Subscription (Monthly)
$355
per month
Free Trial
AutoCAD LT
Free Trial is available
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
241
8.6
15
Ease of Use
8.5
243
8.4
15
Ease of Setup
8.9
53
8.3
6
Ease of Admin
8.6
37
7.2
6
Quality of Support
8.1
207
8.3
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
38
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
237
7.5
14
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
7.5
7
Design
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Construction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Design
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Plan
Not enough data
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Design
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Construction
Not enough data
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Engineering
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
9.5
139
Not enough data
6.8
103
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
5.9
91
Not enough data
Edit
8.9
136
Not enough data
7.4
98
Not enough data
7.7
115
Not enough data
8.3
118
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
126
Not enough data
8.2
112
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD LT and Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD LT has no unique categories
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), Civil Engineering Design, VR Visualization, 3D Rendering, 3D Modeling, Animation, and VR Game Engine
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD LT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
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
19.9%
Construction
12.2%
Civil Engineering
11.1%
Design
10.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.7%
Other
39.1%
Architecture & Planning
29.2%
Civil Engineering
16.7%
Construction
12.5%
Utilities
8.3%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
29.2%
Discussions
Is AutoCAD LT free?
3 Comments
RP
Unless you have an student version, it is not free.Read more
What is AutoCAD LT used for?
2 Comments
HJ
To produce all drawings, documents needed for Electrical Engineering Design for Machines and Electrical panels. Read more
What is LT version of AutoCAD?
2 Comments
AS
I use AUTOCAD 2018 LT, 2022 LT also, C3D 2018 and 2022.Read more
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection has no discussions with answers
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