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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Starting at $708.00 Per Year
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,846)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansKeyCreator
Star Rating
(141)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $708.00 Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed technical drawings, while KeyCreator's "Drawing" score of 9.4 indicates it also offers strong performance in this area, particularly for users focused on precision and detail.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Use" rating of 8.3 is slightly lower than KeyCreator's 9.0, suggesting that users find KeyCreator more intuitive, especially for newcomers to CAD software.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" score of 8.2 is commendable, but KeyCreator's higher score of 8.7 indicates a more responsive support system, which can be crucial for businesses needing quick resolutions to technical issues.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality scores 8.9, showcasing its strong interoperability with other software, while KeyCreator's similar feature is rated at 8.7, indicating both products are capable but AutoCAD may have a slight edge in this area.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.3, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is essential for collaborative projects, whereas KeyCreator's similar functionality is rated lower, suggesting it may not be as effective in fast-paced environments.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Data Visualization" score of 8.8 reflects its robust capabilities in presenting complex data clearly, while KeyCreator's score of 8.2 indicates it may not provide the same level of clarity, which could impact users who rely heavily on data representation in their designs.
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
KeyCreator
KeyCreator Drafting Standard
Starting at $708.00
Per Year
The most compatible, efficient, and agile drafting solution available
- Optimized Traditional Drawing and Construction Tools
- Generate drawings from 3D solids
- Organize objects with levels/sub-levels, entity naming, external references, and custom properties
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
KeyCreator
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,523
9.1
114
Ease of Use
8.3
1,528
9.0
114
Ease of Setup
8.2
289
8.7
19
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
8.9
16
Quality of Support
8.2
1,369
8.7
113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
9.2
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,499
7.9
111
Features by Category
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
9.4
492
Not enough data
8.0
467
Not enough data
8.2
469
Not enough data
7.4
423
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
482
Not enough data
8.2
436
Not enough data
8.5
480
Not enough data
8.4
455
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
472
Not enough data
8.6
459
Not enough data
8.4
441
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
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 KeyCreator are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and General-Purpose CAD
KeyCreator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
KeyCreator
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
8.7%
Design
8.3%
Other
40.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
23.2%
Automotive
18.1%
Machinery
9.4%
Design
8.7%
Plastics
6.5%
Other
34.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 Comments
SY
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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 file formats does KeyCreator support?
7 Comments
Official Response from KeyCreator
KeyCreator's robust set of translators will allow you to open and edit nearly any CAD file as if it were your own. Read files from SOLIDWORKS, Pro/E,...Read more
KeyCreator has no more discussions with answers
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