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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$$$ per year/per user
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,861)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansEsri ArcGIS
Star Rating
(534)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$$$ per year/per user
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while Esri ArcGIS shines in "Data Visualization" with a score of 9.0, which is crucial for users needing to present complex geographic data effectively.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.3, indicating a more user-friendly experience for beginners, whereas Esri ArcGIS has a lower rating of 7.3, suggesting a steeper learning curve for new users.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is essential for collaborative projects, while Esri ArcGIS offers superior "Spatial Analysis" capabilities with a score of 9.2, making it ideal for users focused on geographic data analysis.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Editing" features score an impressive 8.8, providing robust tools for modifying designs, while Esri ArcGIS's "Data Manipulation" capabilities, also rated at 9.0, are praised for their effectiveness in handling large datasets.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality is rated at 8.8, facilitating easy integration with other software, whereas Esri ArcGIS's "Geocoding" feature, rated at 8.7, is noted for its accuracy in converting addresses into geographic coordinates.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, reflecting a strong customer service experience, while Esri ArcGIS has a slightly lower rating of 8.1, indicating that while support is good, there may be room for improvement in response times or resources.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
Esri ArcGIS
ArcGIS Online Subscription Plan Information
$$$
per year/per user
- Plans are renewed on a yearly basis.
- Technical Support is included as part of the subscription.
- Service credits are consumed when you use certain services in Esri's cloud, such as geocoding, hosted feature or tile services, or spatial analysis.
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Esri ArcGIS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,526
8.8
442
Ease of Use
8.3
1,531
7.3
443
Ease of Setup
8.2
292
7.4
132
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
7.5
125
Quality of Support
8.2
1,372
8.1
409
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
8.3
119
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,502
8.4
426
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.1
475
Not enough data
Design
8.4
409
Not enough data
7.3
377
Not enough data
9.2
415
Not enough data
8.8
406
Not enough data
8.2
371
Not enough data
8.3
197
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
363
Not enough data
8.9
416
Not enough data
8.7
410
Not enough data
8.7
394
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
365
Not enough data
8.2
357
Not enough data
7.5
335
Not enough data
8.1
186
Not enough data
7.8
180
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
48
Not enough data
7.1
46
Not enough data
6.2
48
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
9.4
495
Not enough data
8.0
469
Not enough data
8.2
469
Not enough data
7.4
423
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
483
Not enough data
8.2
436
Not enough data
8.5
480
Not enough data
8.4
455
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
473
Not enough data
8.6
461
Not enough data
8.4
441
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
38
9.0
122
8.8
37
8.7
129
8.6
36
9.0
130
8.9
38
9.0
134
Map Creation
8.4
38
8.7
112
8.0
33
8.9
119
8.7
37
9.0
132
8.7
35
8.8
129
Analysis
8.5
35
9.2
127
8.0
35
8.5
110
8.1
30
7.9
72
Cartography
Not enough data
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
55
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
8.7
37
Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.2
37
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and Esri ArcGIS are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Esri ArcGIS is categorized as Location Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Esri ArcGIS
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
22.5%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.8%
Design
8.3%
Other
40.7%
Government Administration
15.5%
Higher Education
9.6%
Environmental Services
9.6%
Civil Engineering
9.4%
Utilities
6.3%
Other
49.6%
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 Comments
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 Comments
ZM
Photorealistic rendering techniques in AutoCAD are a way to create realistic images of 3D models. These techniques use lighting, material, and rendering...Read more
Where can I learn more about the technical details of ArcGIS Pro?
2 Comments
Official Response from Esri ArcGIS
Please visit: http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/ for more technical information on ArcGIS Pro.Read more
what is price of the software
2 Comments
MG
This depends on the product you would like to purchase. For more information please refer to this product page....Read more
Where can I learn more about options for software developers?
1 Comment
Official Response from Esri ArcGIS
Please visit: https://developers.arcgis.com/ for information about the software development tools that Esri has to offer. Read more
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