# AutoCAD vs Matterport Comparison

| | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,936 | 96 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $260.00 1 user | No pricing available | 

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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)

### Matterport

Pros:
- Features (1 reviews)
- Quality (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Customization (2 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (1584 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (1592 reviews) | 8.6 (75 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (352 reviews) | 8.3 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (1428 reviews) | 7.8 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 6.8 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (1551 reviews) | 8.0 (65 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

### Matterport

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### 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 |
| **Matterport** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

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

#### Collaboration

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

#### Construction

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

#### Generative AI

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

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

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

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 603 |
| **Matterport** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (536 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 8.0 (498 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.1 (491 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (428 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.7 (498 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.2 (439 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.5 (485 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 8.4 (459 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.6 (480 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.7 (475 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.4 (448 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |
| **Matterport** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Map Creation

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

#### Analysis

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | 8.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting ** | 7.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Real Estate Virtual Tour

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Matterport** | 8.3/10 | 43 |

#### Marketing 

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Not enough data | 8.1 (37 reviews) | 
| **Contact Forms & Lead Generation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (28 reviews) | 
| **Open House Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.8 (27 reviews) | 

#### Tour Creation 

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Photo Splicing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **3D Transitions** | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **VR Capabilities** | Not enough data | 7.6 (34 reviews) | 
| **AR Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Navigation Buttons** | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **Embedding and Uploading** | Not enough data | 8.8 (41 reviews) | 

#### Visualization

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Floorplans** | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **GPS & Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 

### Jobsite Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Matterport** | 9.4/10 | 24 |

#### Field Management

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Field Collaboration** | Not enough data | 9.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Field Coordination** | Not enough data | 9.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Safety Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Field Communication** | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Asset Management

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Management** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Timesheets** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Visual Project Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |
| **Matterport** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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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 Matterport (2):** [Real Estate Virtual Tour Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/real-estate-virtual-tour), [Jobsite Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/jobsite-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AutoCAD | Matterport | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.9% | 80.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.3% | 14.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.9% | 5.3% | 

### By Industry

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.3%
- **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:** 27.8%

#### Matterport

- **Real Estate:** 46.3%
- **Construction:** 12.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 6.3%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 5.3%
- **Photography:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 2.1%
- **Retail:** 2.1%
- **Insurance:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 12.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AutoCAD

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1327 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1038 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (712 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (613 reviews)
- [Designcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (628 reviews)
- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (540 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (351 reviews)

### Alternatives to Matterport

- [OpenSpace](https://www.g2.com/products/openspace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Real Tour Vision](https://www.g2.com/products/real-tour-vision/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5384 reviews)
- [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (4203 reviews)
- [Fieldwire by Hilti](https://www.g2.com/products/fieldwire-by-hilti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)
- [SafetyCulture](https://www.g2.com/products/safetyculturehq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (264 reviews)
- [HCSS](https://www.g2.com/products/hcss/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (257 reviews)
- [Oracle Aconex](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-aconex/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [Touchplan](https://www.g2.com/products/touchplan/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (199 reviews)
- [BusyBusy](https://www.g2.com/products/busybusy/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (158 reviews)

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## 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"

### Matterport

- Title: [What can Matterport be used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-matterport-be-used-for) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Matterport can be used to generate a high-quality digital representation of just about any interior space. "
- Title: [Has anyone else had issues with their customer service?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/has-anyone-else-had-issues-with-their-customer-service) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, I am waiting for their answer 8 days. No respond !!!"
- Title: [What does the company Matterport do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-the-company-matterport-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Provide tools to scan sites and provides an online platform for viewing those scanned sites.  Plus they provide various downloads to bring into CAD tools to..."
- Title: [Why is Matterport good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-matterport-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "it is not"
- Title: [I saw your video for 'portfolio' released on YouTube, when will this feature be live?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-saw-your-video-for-portfolio-released-on-youtube-when-will-this-feature-be-live) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there - this is available now through an SDK Partner of Matterport's, GUS Technologies. For an overview, you can learn more here -..."

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