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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
No pricing available
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,826)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansIronCAD
Star Rating
(43)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for detailed technical drawings, while IronCAD's drawing capabilities are rated lower at 6.7, indicating it may not meet the same level of precision for users focused on intricate designs.
- Reviewers mention that IronCAD shines in "Modeling" with a score of 9.3, which is significantly higher than AutoCAD's 8.0, suggesting that users looking for robust modeling tools may find IronCAD more effective for complex 3D designs.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.0, while IronCAD outperforms with a score of 9.1, indicating that new users may find IronCAD easier to get started with, which is a crucial factor for teams with limited technical expertise.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, which is higher than IronCAD's 7.9, suggesting that AutoCAD may provide better customer service and support resources for troubleshooting and user assistance.
- Reviewers mention that IronCAD's "Collaboration" features, particularly in "File Import/Export" with a score of 8.8, are superior to AutoCAD's 8.7, making it a better option for teams that require seamless sharing and integration of design files across different platforms.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for projects requiring constant revisions, while IronCAD's capabilities in this area are not as robust, potentially leading to delays in project timelines.
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
IronCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
IronCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,513
8.4
36
Ease of Use
8.3
1,518
8.3
37
Ease of Setup
8.2
279
9.1
9
Ease of Admin
8.0
202
8.9
9
Quality of Support
8.2
1,359
7.9
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
200
8.7
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,489
7.8
32
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.0
472
Not enough data
Design
8.3
405
Not enough data
7.3
373
Not enough data
9.2
411
Not enough data
8.8
402
Not enough data
8.2
367
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
359
Not enough data
8.8
412
Not enough data
8.7
406
Not enough data
8.7
390
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
362
Not enough data
8.2
353
Not enough data
7.5
333
Not enough data
8.0
184
Not enough data
7.8
177
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
46
Not enough data
7.1
44
Not enough data
6.2
46
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
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
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
9.4
482
6.7
7
8.0
459
9.3
7
8.2
462
7.6
7
7.4
416
7.5
6
Edit
8.7
475
8.3
7
8.2
428
8.8
7
8.5
472
8.3
7
8.4
447
8.1
7
Collaboration
8.6
465
6.9
6
8.6
450
7.8
6
8.4
433
8.1
6
Data Management
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
Analysis
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
File Options
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
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Work
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
Environment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and IronCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IronCAD
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
22.6%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.7%
Design
8.3%
Other
40.6%
Furniture
13.2%
Packaging and Containers
7.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.9%
Automotive
7.9%
Architecture & Planning
7.9%
Other
55.3%
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
What is IronCAD mechanical?
2 Comments
PT
ICM is an add-on for IronCAD. This piece of software is made by IronCAD users for IronCAD users. It automates steps in the elaboration so that you have even...Read more
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