# AutoCAD, Civil 3D vs Altium Develop Comparison

| | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,935 | 304 | 1,004 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $260.00 1 user | $275 per Month | Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (180 reviews)
- Drawing (115 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

### Civil 3D

Pros:
- Design Development (2 reviews)
- Tools (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Data Loss (2 reviews)
- Large File Handling (2 reviews)

### Altium Develop

Pros:
- Ease of Use (269 reviews)
- Features (217 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (93 reviews)
- Expensive (88 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (1579 reviews) | 8.6 (246 reviews) | 8.9 (824 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (1587 reviews) | 7.3 (247 reviews) | 8.1 (842 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (347 reviews) | 6.4 (69 reviews) | 8.3 (380 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 6.4 (58 reviews) | 8.3 (137 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (1423 reviews) | 7.4 (214 reviews) | 8.3 (738 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 7.4 (56 reviews) | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (1548 reviews) | 8.2 (245 reviews) | 8.9 (804 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AutoCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: $260.00 1 user

Description: Access software 1 month at a time for the lowest up-front investment.


Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Civil 3D

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)

Price: $275 per Month

Description: Flexible options available, talk to sales at: (818) 797-9909

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

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Altium Develop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Altium Develop Pricing

Price: Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year

Description: Altium Develop offers subscription-based pricing starting at $1,990 per year per workspace, which includes one ECAD Design Author seat and a shared collaboration workspace for projects, libraries, and design data. Additional ECAD Design Author seats can be added for $995 per user per year, with support for up to four additional authors per workspace. The platform also includes unlimited free collaborator access for review, commenting, task management, and BOM visibility at no extra cost. This pricing model is designed to help teams scale design capacity through a per-seat subscription while enabling broad cross-functional collaboration without increasing overall costs.

Key Features:
- Unified Workspace & Collaboration: Cloud-based platform (Altium 365) for PCB design, schematics, MCAD models, and BOMs with real-time collaboration across teams
- Component & Library Management: Centralized component libraries with traceability, lifecycle management, and part request workflows
- Advanced PCB Design: Support for high-speed PCB design, HDI, rigid-flex, and 3D-MID using Altium Designer

[Learn more about Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |
| **Civil 3D** | 8.8/10 | 45 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.4 (411 reviews) | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 7.3 (378 reviews) | 8.2 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 9.2 (428 reviews) | 9.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (410 reviews) | 8.8 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 8.2 (371 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 8.3 (199 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 7.9 (368 reviews) | 8.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 9.1 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.7 (416 reviews) | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.7 (396 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 8.4 (367 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 8.2 (357 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.5 (335 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | 8.1 (187 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.8 (180 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Civil 3D** | 8.2/10 | 126 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.3 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | 7.6 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.5 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | 7.4 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 8.5 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | 7.8 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | 8.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 599 |
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.4/10 | 82 |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (532 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 8.0 (498 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.1 (491 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (428 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.7 (496 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (71 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.2 (439 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.5 (485 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.4 (459 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.6 (480 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.7 (473 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.4 (448 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | 8.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Overlaying** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | 8.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting ** | 7.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.5/10 | 44 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.7/10 | 732 |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (688 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (681 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (633 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (664 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (683 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (664 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (668 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (584 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.0/10 | 23 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (16 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 

### Requirements Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Civil 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Requirements Listing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (29 reviews) | 
| **Centralized Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (28 reviews) | 

#### Communication

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Stakeholder Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Internal Communication Enablement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Procedural

| Feature | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Creation & Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to AutoCAD (4):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)

**Unique to Civil 3D (2):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design)

**Unique to Altium Develop (5):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Requirements Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/requirements-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.9% | 29.5% | 58.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.2% | 44.2% | 29.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.9% | 26.3% | 12.2% | 

### By Industry

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Design:** 8.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.9%

#### Civil 3D

- **Civil Engineering:** 64.0%
- **Construction:** 5.9%
- **Government Administration:** 4.2%
- **Utilities:** 3.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.5%
- **Environmental Services:** 2.4%
- **Design:** 2.4%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 1.7%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 1.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 8.7%

#### Altium Develop

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 22.1%
- **Automotive:** 11.0%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 10.2%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 6.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.1%
- **Research:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.0%
- **Design:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 28.1%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AutoCAD

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1325 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)

### Alternatives to Civil 3D

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1325 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [OpenRoads Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/openroads-designer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (139 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohecras/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (348 reviews)
- [AutoTURN](https://www.g2.com/products/autoturn/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [OpenFlows WorkSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/openflows-worksuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [Site3D](https://www.g2.com/products/site3d/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Carlson Civil](https://www.g2.com/products/carlson-civil/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)

### Alternatives to Altium Develop

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1325 reviews)
- [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [PADS Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/pads-professional/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (65 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### AutoCAD

- Title: [Can we add simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility."
- Title: [Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-features-might-be-useful-for-cad-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d extend "
- Title: [What is AutoCAD Architecture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-architecture-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD Architecture is a specialized version of AutoCAD developed for architects and building professionals. It provides intelligent architectural..."
- Title: [Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-do-3d-in-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "drafting, design and drawing production.  2d and 3d"

### Civil 3D

- Title: [Is Civil 3d free for students?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-civil-3d-free-for-students) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [Is Civil 3d a BIM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-civil-3d-a-bim) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It can work with BIM"
- Title: [What is Civil 3D used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/civil-3d-what-is-civil-3d-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Topografia, Caminos, Redes de drenaje, Redes de conducciòn a presión."
- Title: [What is new in Civil 3d?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-new-in-civil-3d) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Grading optimization is the best feature in Civil 3D"
- Title: [What can civil 3d do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-civil-3d-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Workflows for various civil engineering projects, such as those involving rail, roads, bridges, and tunnels, as well as site development and storm and..."

### Altium Develop

- Title: [Who uses Altium?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-altium) — 3 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Altium Designer is used mainly by those who create and work with printed circuit boards or PCBs. All electrical products, computers, toasters, remotes, and..."
- Title: [Is Altium Designer free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-altium-designer-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, Altium Designer is not free but there is a free viewer that can be downloaded. "
- Title: [What is Altium Designer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altium-designer-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Altium Desinger is a complete PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design software package, which includes Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Libraries, Manufacturing..."
- Title: [Is there a way to modelize in 3D the Pcb designs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36429-is-there-a-way-to-modelize-in-3d-the-pcb-designs) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No or Yes, you can only place 3D bodies for components in PCB and get 3D view of your design. I think by placing components are your will. yes you can..."
- Title: [What is Altium 365 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altium-365-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Create circuit design & PCB Design"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-civil-3d-vs-altium-develop)