# AutoCAD LT vs Spirit Comparison

| | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 285 | 2 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $760 every 2 years | No pricing available | 

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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)

### Spirit

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (244 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (247 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (240 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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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

### Spirit

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spirit** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD LT** | 7.9/10 | 151 |
| **Spirit** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (143 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 6.8 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.0 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 5.9 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.9 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.4 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 7.7 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 8.3 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.7 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.3 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.1 (112 reviews) | 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 Spirit (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AutoCAD LT | Spirit | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.0% | 100.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.4% | 0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.6% | 0% | 

### 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%

#### Spirit

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 50.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 50.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AutoCAD LT

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- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
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- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (946 reviews)
- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews)
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- [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (204 reviews)
- [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 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"

### Spirit

No discussions available for this product.

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