# AutoCAD LT, DesignCAD vs Bluebeam Comparison

| | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 285 | 24 | 461 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $760 every 2 years | $49.99 | $260.00 1 User Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AutoCAD LT

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Easy Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Features (5 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (4 reviews)

### DesignCAD

**Not enough data**

### Bluebeam

Pros:
- Ease of Use (30 reviews)
- Tools (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (8 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (7 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (244 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (384 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (247 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (388 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (210 reviews) | 7.2 (17 reviews) | 8.4 (298 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (240 reviews) | 10.0 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (370 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AutoCAD LT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 2 Year Subscription

Price: $760 every 2 years

Description: Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.

Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- Enhanced 1-on-1 technical support by phone or chat
- Includes AutoCAD mobile app

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### DesignCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: DesignCAD

Price: $49.99


[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Bluebeam

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basics

Price: $260.00 1 User Per Year

Description: For simple markups, document management and collaboration.

Key Features:
- PDF creation, viewing, editing and markups
- Measure length and area (no perimeter)
-  Participate in Studio collaborations

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | 7.9/10 | 151 |
| **DesignCAD** | 8.9/10 | 19 |
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (143 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 6.8 (104 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.0 (112 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 5.9 (91 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.9 (138 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.4 (98 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 7.7 (117 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 8.3 (119 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.3 (115 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.1 (112 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Punch List

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **DesignCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Bluebeam** | 8.3/10 | 40 |

#### Documentation

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Inspection Software Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Attachment Uploads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **List Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Action History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 
| **Notifications and Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 
| **Messaging and Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (28 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 

### Construction Drawing Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **DesignCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Bluebeam** | 8.6/10 | 111 |

#### Document Management

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (79 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 
| **Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Technology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (65 reviews) | 
| **Linkage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (71 reviews) | 

#### Site Management

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Site Progress Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (62 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (57 reviews) | 

### Takeoff

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **DesignCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Bluebeam** | 8.5/10 | 54 |

#### Data Gathering

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cost Calculators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 
| **Enterprise Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Input Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 

#### Bid Generation

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 
| **Automated BoQs and BoMs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Integration with Estimating Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Field Service Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **DesignCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Bluebeam** | 7.4/10 | 9 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Before the Job

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Dispatch** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Roles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### On the Job

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Employee Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Behavior Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Client Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Field Sales** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### After the Job

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **CRM Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Field Service Management

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **DesignCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

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

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

**Unique to Bluebeam (5):** [Takeoff Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/takeoff), [Construction Drawing Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-drawing-management), [Punch List Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/punch-list), [Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners](https://www.g2.com/categories/autodesk-construction-cloud-integration-partners), [Field Service Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/field-service-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AutoCAD LT | DesignCAD | Bluebeam | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.0% | 50.0% | 36.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.4% | 31.8% | 43.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.6% | 18.2% | 20.6% | 

### By Industry

#### AutoCAD LT

- **Architecture & Planning:** 19.6%
- **Construction:** 12.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.9%
- **Design:** 10.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.4%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.3%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 25.8%

#### DesignCAD

- **Construction:** 27.3%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 18.2%
- **Design:** 13.6%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.5%
- **Investment Management:** 4.5%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.5%
- **Government Administration:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 4.5%
- **Computer Games:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 9.1%

#### Bluebeam

- **Construction:** 42.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 21.5%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.8%
- **Design:** 6.1%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.5%
- **Accounting:** 1.8%
- **Government Administration:** 1.1%
- **Higher Education:** 1.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 7.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AutoCAD LT

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [Octave BricsCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [TurboCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/librecad/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [QCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/qcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [nanoCAD Free](https://www.g2.com/products/nanocad-free/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (23 reviews)

### Alternatives to DesignCAD

- [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)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)

### Alternatives to Bluebeam

- [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5381 reviews)
- [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (4166 reviews)
- [Fieldwire by Hilti](https://www.g2.com/products/fieldwire-by-hilti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (531 reviews)
- [Simpro](https://www.g2.com/products/simpro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (398 reviews)
- [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5161 reviews)
- [Newforma Project Center](https://www.g2.com/products/newforma-project-center/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (144 reviews)
- [Verizon Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/verizon-connect/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [Skedulo](https://www.g2.com/products/skedulo/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [Jobber](https://www.g2.com/products/jobber/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (509 reviews)
- [Agentforce Field Service (formerly Salesforce Field Service)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-field-service-formerly-salesforce-field-service/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1047 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AutoCAD LT

- Title: [Is AutoCAD LT free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-autocad-lt-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Unless you have an student version, it is not free."
- Title: [What is AutoCAD LT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-lt-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "To produce all drawings, documents needed for Electrical Engineering Design for Machines and Electrical panels. "
- Title: [What is LT version of AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lt-version-of-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I use AUTOCAD 2018 LT, 2022 LT also, C3D 2018 and 2022."
- Title: [Would it be possible to create and save symbols in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-it-be-possible-to-create-and-save-symbols-in-autocad) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD LT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/autocad-lt-what-is-autocad-lt-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "2D Drafting and design"

### DesignCAD

- Title: [Which versions export to 3D printer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-versions-export-to-3d-printer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "DesignCAD 3D Max 2019 has 3D Printer Support with STL file Import/Export. You can check it out here:..."

### Bluebeam

- Title: [What does Bluebeam Revu cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-bluebeam-revu-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "They have a subscription model now, the prices are all on their site under pricing. "
- Title: [What is Bluebeam Revu Standard?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bluebeam-revu-standard) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Bluebeam revu standard is an alternative to Adobe Acrobat.  The program is very user friendly and loaded with better features than Adobe.  Another advantage..."
- Title: [Does Maintenance include training?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-maintenance-include-training) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No it doesn’t, however there are free training videos on our Support site, as well as free webinars held on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for..."
- Title: [How can I purchase Maintenance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-purchase-maintenance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Maintenance is available at the time of purchase and renewable every year. "
- Title: [What is included when I purchase Maintenance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-included-when-i-purchase-maintenance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "With active Maintenance you’ll receive direct phone and email access to our experienced Technical Support staff during regular business hours, the ability to..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-lt-vs-designcad-vs-bluebeam)