# AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP vs Revit Comparison

| | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 203 | 202 | 946 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $790 Quarterly | No pricing available | $290 per month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AutoCAD MEP

Pros:
- BIM Integration (1 reviews)
- Drawing (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Modifications (1 reviews)
- Inadequate Tools (1 reviews)

### Revit MEP

**Not enough data**

### Revit

Pros:
- Collaboration (22 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (19 reviews)

Cons:
- Revit Compatibility (13 reviews)
- Performance Issues (10 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (167 reviews) | 9.1 (150 reviews) | 8.8 (746 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (168 reviews) | 8.7 (151 reviews) | 7.5 (763 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (36 reviews) | 8.2 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (212 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (33 reviews) | 8.2 (30 reviews) | 7.4 (127 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (161 reviews) | 8.7 (149 reviews) | 7.8 (696 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (32 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 8.1 (121 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (164 reviews) | 8.8 (152 reviews) | 9.1 (719 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AutoCAD MEP

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Quarterly

Price: $790 Quarterly


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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Revit MEP

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Revit

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Revit Subscription (Monthly)

Price: $290 per month

Description: Flexible options available - talk to sales at:  (818) 639-7755

Key Features:
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD MEP** | 8.2/10 | 109 |
| **Revit MEP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | 8.1/10 | 448 |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.4 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (407 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.0 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (383 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.9 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (405 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 8.6 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (368 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 8.4 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (338 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 7.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (194 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 7.9 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (379 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (394 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.6 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (394 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (369 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 8.6 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (300 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 8.3 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (275 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.7 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (334 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 7.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (164 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (156 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (60 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (60 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (61 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

### MEP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD MEP** | 8.3/10 | 111 |
| **Revit MEP** | 8.6/10 | 179 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Systems** | 8.5 (92 reviews) | 8.8 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D** | 8.2 (92 reviews) | 8.9 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | 8.2 (92 reviews) | 8.7 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fabrication** | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection** | 7.7 (87 reviews) | 8.5 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | 8.5 (94 reviews) | 8.8 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drafting** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 8.8 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | 7.9 (88 reviews) | 8.4 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Simulations** | 7.8 (87 reviews) | 8.4 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD MEP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit MEP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | 7.9/10 | 113 |

#### Library

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (105 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (104 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (100 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (101 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (100 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (97 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (93 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (89 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (102 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (22 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to AutoCAD MEP (2):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [MEP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep)

**Unique to Revit MEP (1):** [MEP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep)

**Unique to Revit (2):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AutoCAD MEP | Revit MEP | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 24.5% | 18.2% | 39.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.9% | 52.4% | 42.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.6% | 29.4% | 17.7% | 

### By Industry

#### AutoCAD MEP

- **Construction:** 21.4%
- **Design:** 17.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 11.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 9.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 2.1%
- **Automotive:** 1.6%
- **Accounting:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 10.7%

#### Revit MEP

- **Design:** 27.1%
- **Construction:** 24.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 10.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 9.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 4.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Consulting:** 1.2%
- **Semiconductors:** 1.2%
- **Accounting:** 0.6%
- **Other:** 7.6%

#### Revit

- **Architecture & Planning:** 45.9%
- **Construction:** 18.5%
- **Civil Engineering:** 9.7%
- **Design:** 7.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Education Management:** 1.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.0%
- **Real Estate:** 0.7%
- **Other:** 6.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AutoCAD MEP

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (235 reviews)
- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/magicad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Tekla Structures](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structures/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/products/design-master-electrical/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/products/hec-ras/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (35 reviews)

### Alternatives to Revit MEP

- [MagiCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/magicad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Trimble SysQue](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-sysque/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [AutoPIPE](https://www.g2.com/products/bentley-systems-autopipe/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/products/hec-ras/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Trimble Field Points](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-field-points/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [SolidWorks Electrical Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-electrical-professional/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Design Master Electrical](https://www.g2.com/products/design-master-electrical/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [ArCADia-ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 2.0](https://www.g2.com/products/arcadia-electrical-installations-2-0/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [eVolve Mechanical](https://www.g2.com/products/evolve-mechanical/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2 reviews)

### Alternatives to Revit

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (235 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 reviews)
- [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Tekla Structures](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structures/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AutoCAD MEP

- Title: [What is the difference between AutoCAD and Autocad MEP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-autocad-and-autocad-mep) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD MEP add special custom toolbars and shortcuts that are useful for mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers/drafters.  It's basically AutoCAD..."
- Title: [What is MEP in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mep-in-autocad) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Mechanical electrical plumbing"
- Title: [How I can manage layout](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-i-can-manage-layout) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can manage layout by views/view port/scale settings."

### Revit MEP

- Title: [Are you working to combine Revit MEP and Navisworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12340-are-you-working-to-combine-revit-mep-and-navisworks) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It's important to learn naviswork with revit for better coordination experience and perfection. "
- Title: [Can Revit be used for estimating?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-revit-be-used-for-estimating) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is Revit MEP software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-revit-mep-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Revit is a BIM tool that can be used to model, coordinate and collaborate between various building components including Architecture, structure, MEP..."
- Title: [How do I streamline the engineering design process with Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-streamline-the-engineering-design-process-with-revit) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can find a full list of Revit MEP's features here: https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/features.

A lot of these features such as work sharing and..."
- Title: [Why does my Revit freezes everytime I export views to nwc?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12328-why-does-my-revit-freezes-everytime-i-export-views-to-nwc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Most probably it's because of device configuration or corrupted file.."

### Revit

- Title: [Which is better Sketchup or Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-sketchup-or-revit) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Revit is better than sketchup because 
1.Intregation with other auto desk software like autocad , Microsoft Projects, Costx
2. It has vast digital library..."
- Title: [Can we export schedule into exel](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16190-can-we-export-schedule-into-exel) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel.

Thanks"
- Title: [What is Revit used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-revit-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What kind of design program is Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-design-program-is-revit) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Its a BIM Software which is very helpful and useful for Designers, Engineers and Architects."
- Title: [Is revit a BIM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-revit-a-bim-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, It is."

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