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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
AutoCAD LT
Star Rating
(275)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansDesigncenter Solid Edge
Star Rating
(552)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Solid Edge excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.5, while AutoCAD LT falls short with a score of 7.0, indicating that Solid Edge is better suited for complex modeling tasks.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD LT shines in drawing tools, achieving a score of 9.5 compared to Solid Edge's 8.7, making it a preferred choice for users focused on 2D drafting and detailed drawings.
- G2 users highlight Solid Edge's superior rendering capabilities, scoring 8.3, while AutoCAD LT's rendering tools only score 6.1, suggesting that Solid Edge provides a more visually appealing output for presentations.
- Users on G2 report that Solid Edge offers better file interoperability with a score of 9.0, which is crucial for teams working with various file formats, whereas AutoCAD LT's interoperability is less robust.
- Reviewers say that Solid Edge's CAD-CAM compatibility is rated at 8.4, making it a strong choice for users needing seamless integration between design and manufacturing processes, while AutoCAD LT does not emphasize this feature as strongly.
- Users report that Solid Edge's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is higher than AutoCAD LT's 8.2, indicating that Solid Edge may provide a more reliable support experience for users needing assistance.
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
Designcenter Solid Edge
Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS
Starting at $90.47
Per Month
Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design
Free Trial
AutoCAD LT
Free Trial is available
Designcenter Solid Edge
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
238
8.4
406
Ease of Use
8.5
239
8.3
445
Ease of Setup
8.9
49
8.2
230
Ease of Admin
8.6
37
8.4
86
Quality of Support
8.2
204
8.2
377
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
38
8.8
85
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
233
8.3
394
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
8.6
99
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.4
94
CNC Programming
Not enough data
7.9
84
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.1
81
Machining
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
8.4
91
Design
9.5
136
8.9
173
6.9
101
9.0
174
7.0
110
8.7
171
5.9
90
8.2
166
Edit
8.9
134
8.5
169
7.4
98
8.3
161
7.7
115
8.5
169
8.3
117
8.4
162
Collaboration
8.7
126
8.5
165
8.2
112
8.6
166
8.1
111
8.2
165
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.2
74
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
74
Not enough data
8.5
78
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
8.6
81
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
72
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.0
26
Not enough data
6.0
26
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
7.9
94
Tools
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.7
82
Work
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
83
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
8.0
82
Environment
Not enough data
8.1
89
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.5
91
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
93
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
7.4
88
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.0
91
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.3
88
Not enough data
7.4
90
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
7.4
86
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
8.0
89
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD LT and Designcenter Solid Edge are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD LT has no unique categories
Designcenter Solid Edge is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Simulation & CAE, and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD LT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Designcenter Solid Edge
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
20.2%
Construction
12.4%
Civil Engineering
11.2%
Design
10.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.9%
Other
38.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.1%
Automotive
12.5%
Design
8.9%
Machinery
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
47.4%
Discussions
Is AutoCAD LT free?
3 Comments
RP
Unless you have an student version, it is not free.Read more
Would it be possible to create and save symbols in AutoCAD?
2 Comments
RP
Yes, create them as blocks.Read more
Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?
4 Comments
HJ
Solidworks is far better in terms of productivity and user friendly mostly for repetitive models or library parts. Read more
How can solid edge be improved? Making it available for the higher version of the OS.
2 Comments
EK
Hello Mahalakshmi,
The most recent version, Solid Edge 2021, has been certified to run on the Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version...Read more
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