# AutoCAD, Global Mapper vs Altium Develop Comparison

| | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,933 | 30 | 997 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $260.00 1 user | Starting at $700.00 With One-Time Purchase | 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)

### Global Mapper

**Not enough data**

### Altium Develop

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (1578 reviews) | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 8.9 (819 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (1586 reviews) | 7.8 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (837 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (346 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (374 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (137 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (1422 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (733 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (1547 reviews) | 7.4 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (800 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

### Global Mapper

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Global Mapper

Price: Starting at $700.00 With One-Time Purchase

Description: Perpetual license with annual Maintenance and Support

Key Features:
- Single User Node-Locked license
- Single User Floating license
- USB Dongle License

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/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 &amp; Collaboration: Cloud-based platform (Altium 365) for PCB design, schematics, MCAD models, and BOMs with real-time collaboration across teams
- Component &amp; 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |
| **Global Mapper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.4 (411 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 7.3 (378 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 9.2 (428 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 8.2 (371 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 8.3 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 7.9 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.8 (422 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.7 (416 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.7 (396 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 8.4 (367 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 8.2 (357 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.5 (335 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | 8.1 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.8 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | 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 | Global Mapper | 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 | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff &amp; Cost Estimation** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | 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 &amp; Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM &amp; CAD** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 598 |
| **Global Mapper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.4/10 | 82 |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (532 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 8.0 (497 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.1 (490 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (428 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | 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 | Global Mapper | 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 |
| **Global Mapper** | 8.2/10 | 5 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | 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) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting ** | 7.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Global Mapper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.5/10 | 44 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | 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 | Global Mapper | 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 | Global Mapper | 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 |
| **Global Mapper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.6/10 | 727 |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (686 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (679 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (632 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (663 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (678 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (663 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (666 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (583 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |
| **Global Mapper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.0/10 | 22 |

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 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 | Global Mapper | 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 | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 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) | 

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## 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 Global Mapper (2):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [Drone Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drone-analytics)

**Unique to Altium Develop (4):** [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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AutoCAD | Global Mapper | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.8% | 33.3% | 58.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.3% | 40.0% | 29.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.9% | 26.7% | 12.2% | 

### By Industry

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 22.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Design:** 8.4%
- **Oil &amp; Energy:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.8%

#### Global Mapper

- **Oil &amp; Energy:** 26.7%
- **Civil Engineering:** 23.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.7%
- **Environmental Services:** 6.7%
- **Wireless:** 3.3%
- **Utilities:** 3.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Renewables &amp; Environment:** 3.3%
- **Mining &amp; Metals:** 3.3%
- **Maritime:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 16.7%

#### Altium Develop

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 22.2%
- **Automotive:** 10.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 10.2%
- **Aviation &amp; Aerospace:** 6.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.0%
- **Research:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.0%
- **Design:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 27.9%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AutoCAD

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 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 (191 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 (599 reviews)
- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (412 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)

### Alternatives to Global Mapper

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Surfer](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Xactly](https://www.g2.com/products/xactly/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1091 reviews)
- [Octave Imagine (ERDAS IMAGINE)](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-imagine-erdas-imagine/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31 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 (599 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 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 (1324 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 (64 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"

### Global Mapper

No discussions available for this product.

### 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 &amp; PCB Design"

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

