Compare AutoCAD MEP and Revit

At a Glance
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Star Rating
(203)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$790 Quarterly
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Revit
Revit
Star Rating
(935)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Revit excels in its 3D modeling capabilities, allowing users to create interconnected models that automatically update across various views. This feature is particularly praised for helping users visualize projects and identify design conflicts early on.
  • Users say that AutoCAD MEP remains a strong choice for those in the building engineering field, highlighting its intuitive design capabilities for both 2D and 3D modeling. Many find it user-friendly, making it accessible for newcomers to the software.
  • According to verified reviews, Revit's overall user satisfaction is significantly higher, with a G2 Score of 93.32 compared to AutoCAD MEP's 48.85. This indicates a stronger perception of quality and support among Revit users.
  • Reviewers mention that while AutoCAD MEP is recognized for its detail level and deliverables for field and fabrication shops, it may not match the advanced visualization and parametric intelligence features that Revit offers.
  • Users highlight that Revit's implementation process is generally smoother, with many appreciating the live updates that occur when changes are made to the model, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in project workflows.
  • G2 reviewers note that while AutoCAD MEP has a solid reputation, it faces challenges in keeping up with newer software trends, as some users feel that it can be less efficient for certain tasks compared to Revit's more modern approach to building information modeling.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD MEP
Quarterly
$790
Quarterly
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Revit
Revit Subscription (Monthly)
$290
per month
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Free Trial
AutoCAD MEP
Free Trial is available
Revit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
167
8.8
737
Ease of Use
8.3
168
7.5
752
Ease of Setup
7.5
36
7.9
201
Ease of Admin
7.6
33
7.4
127
Quality of Support
8.3
161
7.8
686
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
32
8.1
121
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
164
9.1
713
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.2
109
8.1
436
Design
8.4
94
8.9
396
8.0
91
7.7
379
8.9
95
8.9
399
8.6
94
8.6
368
8.4
92
8.1
338
7.9
26
8.8
191
Collaboration
7.9
91
8.9
377
8.7
93
8.5
392
8.6
93
8.5
392
8.7
93
8.3
368
Construction
8.6
92
8.1
299
8.3
87
7.9
275
7.7
84
7.9
331
7.9
24
8.0
164
7.6
23
7.6
156
Generative AI
8.1
13
6.2
60
8.2
13
6.0
60
7.8
13
6.0
61
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
8.3
6
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
8.3
111
Not enough data
Design
8.5
92
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
7.7
87
Not enough data
Work
8.5
94
Not enough data
9.0
96
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.9
112
Library
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.1
104
Rendering
Not enough data
7.9
100
Not enough data
8.0
101
Not enough data
8.0
100
Not enough data
7.7
97
Not enough data
7.7
93
Not enough data
7.1
89
Integrations
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
8.6
100
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
22
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Revit
Revit
AutoCAD MEP and Revit are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP is categorized as MEP
Revit
Revit is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.6%
Revit
Revit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.7%
Reviewers' Industry
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Construction
21.4%
Design
17.6%
Architecture & Planning
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.6%
Other
27.8%
Revit
Revit
Architecture & Planning
46.3%
Construction
18.4%
Civil Engineering
9.7%
Design
7.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.5%
Other
12.6%
Alternatives
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP Alternatives
SketchUp
SketchUp
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Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Arch
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Archicad
Archicad
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MagiCAD
MagiCAD
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Revit
Revit Alternatives
SketchUp
SketchUp
Add SketchUp
Archicad
Archicad
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Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Arch
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Blender
Blender
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Discussions
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP Discussions
What is the difference between AutoCAD and Autocad MEP?
1 Comment
Joel P.
JP
AutoCAD MEP add special custom toolbars and shortcuts that are useful for mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers/drafters. It's basically AutoCAD...Read more
What is MEP in AutoCAD?
1 Comment
Anshul C.
AC
Mechanical electrical plumbingRead more
How I can manage layout
1 Comment
Nasir K.
NK
Yes you can manage layout by views/view port/scale settings.Read more
Revit
Revit Discussions
Which is better Sketchup or Revit?
4 Comments
Ramya G.
RG
Revit is better than sketchup because 1.Intregation with other auto desk software like autocad , Microsoft Projects, Costx 2. It has vast digital library...Read more
Can we export schedule into exel
3 Comments
Chirag G.
CG
From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel. ThanksRead more
What is Revit used for?
2 Comments
Dishit K.
DK
Revit is a best 3D Modelling software or application used for identification and visualization of structures in 3-Dimentional Space. It is also used for...Read more