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# AutoCAD vs Navisworks Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**AutoCAD** [

4.4/5(2,010)

](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews#reviews)

**Navisworks** [

4.5/5(208)

](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**AutoCAD**
Free Trial

**$260.00** 1 user · Monthly Subscription

**Navisworks**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**AutoCAD**
3 months

Based on 46 responses

**Navisworks**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 10 responses

Return on Investment

**AutoCAD**
10 months

Based on 43 responses

**Navisworks**
8 months2 months sooner

Based on 9 responses

Perceived Cost

**AutoCAD**
$$$$$

**Navisworks**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**AutoCAD**
14%

**Navisworks**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**AutoCAD**
[
Ease of Use (183)
](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1082940&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Drawing (116)
](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1080836&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (65)
](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1083719&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (48)
](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1084463&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Navisworks**
[
Collaboration (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1700518&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1700596&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Navigation (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1700378&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2323331&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**AutoCAD**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_fbd2f0083ddc2714d55c1756f0d3830a/3ds-max-design.png "Product Avatar Image")

3ds Max

](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7fe3ac866a6ee2c8e79ddc61b45ae7d2/adobe-illustrator.png "Product Avatar Image")

Illustrator

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b63a01034ac032eb534b8ffbbe659987/adobe-indesign.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe InDesign

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-indesign/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0d6021e1f6253f85ed0eb22a67eb101b/adobe-photoshop.png "Product Avatar Image")

Photoshop

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews)[
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**Navisworks**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_271552315c04a03aac2d91953498dcd4/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud.png "Product Avatar Image")

Autodesk Forma (formerly...

](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_242ea9ef146ec0359ea99dbaedc5e26a/revit.png "Product Avatar Image")

Revit

](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/integrations)

Screenshots

**AutoCAD**
 ![AutoCAD screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/60860/expirable-direct-uploads_2F01d32968-bcaf-480d-828b-8ef3ca82b796_2FPDF-SHX-Text-Recognition.png)

**Navisworks**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**AutoCAD**

8.8

8.81,597

**Navisworks**

9.0

9.0146

Ease of Use

**AutoCAD**

8.4

8.41,652

**Navisworks**

8.7

8.7147

Ease of Setup

**AutoCAD**

8.3

8.3411

**Navisworks**

8.7

8.757

Ease of Admin

**AutoCAD**

8.0

8.0210

**Navisworks**

8.2

8.229

Quality of Support

**AutoCAD**

8.2

8.21,439

**Navisworks**

8.5

8.5131

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**AutoCAD**

8.5

8.5209

**Navisworks**

8.4

8.429

Product Direction (% positive)

**AutoCAD**

8.0

8.01,562

**Navisworks**

8.2

8.2129

Features

Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)[Hide 63 FeaturesShow 63 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

506

7.5

124

Design

Visualizing

8.4

415

8.9(won by 0.5)

100

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Rendering

7.3

379

8.3(won by 1.0)

91

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Drawing

9.2(won by 2.6)

435

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.6

79

Editing

8.8(won by 2.1)

410

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

77

Sequence Steps

8.2(won by 0.2)

371

8.0

82

Dynamic Updating

8.2(won by 0.1)

200

8.1

67

Collaboration

Multi User

7.9

370

8.2(won by 0.3)

83

File Import/Export

8.8(tied score)

428

8.8(tied score)

97

Annotating 

8.7(won by 1.2)

418

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

85

Document Storage

8.7(won by 0.9)

396

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

83

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Construction

Fabrication

8.4(won by 1.0)

369

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

67

Reinforcement Tools

8.2(won by 0.6)

357

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

65

Clash Detection 

7.5

335

9.3(won by 1.8)

102

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Grading

8.1(won by 0.9)

187

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

47

Earthwork

7.8(won by 0.7)

180

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

47

CAD Tools

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.2(won by 2.4)

48

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

4.8

20

AI Text Summarization

7.1(won by 2.5)

46

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

4.6

20

AI Text-to-3D

6.2(won by 1.8)

48

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

4.4

20

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Centralized Data Management

8.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Role-Based Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Subcontractor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation

7.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Lifecycle Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

Clash Detection

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

MEP Coordination

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

7

Interoperability with BIM & CAD

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Electrical System Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Calculation & Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Circuit Design Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

For AEC Industry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Imaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

General-Purpose CAD[Hide 52 FeaturesShow 52 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

659

Not enough data

Design

Drawing

9.5(won by default)

553

Not enough data

Modeling

8.0(won by default)

506

Not enough data

Visualize 

8.2(won by default)

496

Not enough data

Rendering

7.4(won by default)

429

Not enough data

Edit

File Import 

8.7(won by default)

511

Not enough data

Push/Pull

8.2(won by default)

440

Not enough data

Views

8.5(won by default)

488

Not enough data

Grips 

8.4(won by default)

461

Not enough data

Collaboration

Annotate

8.6(won by default)

484

Not enough data

Documentation 

8.7(won by default)

482

Not enough data

Data Extract

8.4(won by default)

451

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

8.1(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

8.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

AI Copilot

8.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Animation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reference Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

For 3D Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Modeling & Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Manufacturers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sketching and Annotation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Architects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bill of Materials Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Comparisons

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Component Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

GIS[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

47

Not enough data

Data Management

Data Capture

8.6(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Data Storage

8.8(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Data Manipulation

8.6(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Data Visualization

8.8(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Geocoding

8.4(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Buffer Zone Query

8.0(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Overlaying

8.7(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Publishing

8.7(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Analysis

Spatial Analysis

8.5(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Reporting 

7.9(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Real-Time Streaming 

8.0(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Color Codes/Icons

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geographic Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internet Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geotargeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geolocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Census Data Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Imaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)[Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

27

Not enough data

Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

3D/solid modeling Tools

7.2(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Rendering Tools

7.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Drawing Tools

9.1(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Editing Tools

8.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Text Editing Tools

8.8(won by default)

15

Not enough data

File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

Export Files

8.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Import Files

8.8(won by default)

15

Not enough data

File Interoperability

7.8(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Backwards compatibility

8.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

File size

8.0(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

Custom Commands

8.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Custom Scripts

8.2(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Custom Menus

7.9(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Custom Interface

8.1(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

Hardware support

7.6(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Task-based interfaces

8.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Manage Multiple Profiles

8.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Command Clarity

8.2(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data

Other Construction[Hide 129 FeaturesShow 129 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Commercial and/or Industrial Electrical Contractors

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

QuickBooks Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Signature Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

GPS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispatch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

PLC Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Modeling & Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reusable Designs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functions/Calculations

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Design & Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

One Line Diagram

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prototype Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

2D Drawing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parts Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Adjustments

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Design Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Symbol Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-In Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Formatting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warranty Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Permit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Residential

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Subcontractor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distinct Construction Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Specialized or Emerging Capabilities

Not enough data

Not enough data

Niche Application

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Service Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service History

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Plumbing Industry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Technician Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Takeoff

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Assemblies

Not enough data

Not enough data

For General Contractors

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commercial/Industrial

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fitting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prebuilt Assembly

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rapid Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Screen Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inside the Video Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Overlay

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Closed Captions

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![AutoCAD](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1531166548/autocad.svg "AutoCAD")](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)

AutoCAD

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

46.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

19.4%

[![Navisworks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/10f00139e99657469e989922c5a884e4/navisworks.svg "Navisworks")](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews)

Navisworks

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

24.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

48.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

27.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

46.3%

24.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

34.3%

48.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

19.4%

27.8%

Reviewers' Industry

[![AutoCAD](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1531166548/autocad.svg "AutoCAD")](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)
AutoCAD

Architecture & Planning

22.1%

Civil Engineering

10.4%

Construction

9.6%

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

8.5%

Design

8.2%

Other

41.2%

[![Navisworks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/10f00139e99657469e989922c5a884e4/navisworks.svg "Navisworks")](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews)
Navisworks

Construction

36.9%

Architecture & Planning

11.8%

Civil Engineering

10.2%

Design

9.1%

Information Technology and Services

8.6%

Other

23.5%

FAQs

## AutoCAD vs Navisworks FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between AutoCAD vs Navisworks?

AutoCAD is primarily used for precise 2D and basic 3D drafting, while Navisworks specializes in model aggregation and clash detection for multidisciplinary coordination.

| [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) | [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (1,940 reviews) | 4.5/5 (206 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.3 | 8.7 |
| 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Precision and accurate technical drafting | Clash detection and model coordination |

### How do the pricing models of AutoCAD and Navisworks compare?

Navisworks is rated higher for price satisfaction, indicating reviewers consider it the stronger value compared to AutoCAD.

- **AutoCAD:** Reviewers frequently cite high subscription costs and note that the price can be a barrier, especially for individuals and small businesses.
- **Navisworks:** Reviewers mention satisfaction with its value, especially given its coordination and clash detection capabilities, though some note advanced features are locked behind higher tiers.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers move to Navisworks for its specialized model aggregation and clash detection, which are not core strengths of AutoCAD.

### What are the best alternatives to AutoCAD and Navisworks?

The top three alternatives to AutoCAD and Navisworks are SketchUp, Altium Develop, and Archicad.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,940 reviews) | Mid-Market | Expensive subscription, high cost noted | Precision and accurate technical drafting |
| [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) | 4.5/5 (206 reviews) | Mid-Market | Value for coordination and clash detection | Clash detection and model coordination |
| [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,327 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and intuitive 3D modeling |
| [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,050 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Advanced PCB design capabilities |
| [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) | 4.6/5 (294 reviews) | Small-Business | — | BIM integration and architectural design |

### Which General-Purpose CAD features should I prioritize when comparing AutoCAD and Navisworks?

Buyers should prioritize precision drafting, model coordination, ease of use, integration capabilities, and performance with large files when comparing AutoCAD and Navisworks.

- **Precision Drafting:** AutoCAD: 53 all-time mentions for precision; Navisworks: not a primary theme.
- **Model Coordination:** Navisworks: 9 all-time mentions for collaboration and coordination; AutoCAD: not a primary theme.
- **Ease of Use:** AutoCAD: 183 all-time mentions; Navisworks: 5 all-time mentions.
- **Integration Capabilities:** AutoCAD: Revit (182), SOLIDWORKS (30), SketchUp (28) all-time mentions; Navisworks: Revit (36) all-time mentions.
- **Performance with Large Files:** Both products have reviewer-cited trade-offs regarding large file handling and slow performance.

### What are the pros and cons of AutoCAD vs Navisworks?

AutoCAD's headline strength is precision drafting, while Navisworks excels in model coordination and clash detection.

- **AutoCAD strengths:** Precision (53 all-time mentions), detailed engineering drawings (66), ease of use (183), drawing efficiency (37), industry-standard compatibility.
- **AutoCAD trade-offs:** Expensive (65), steep learning curve (48), slow performance and system lagging (33, 22), limited advanced 3D modeling (13), large file handling issues (17).
- **Navisworks strengths:** Collaboration and coordination (9), ease of use (5), BIM integration (2), effective clash detection and model aggregation.
- **Navisworks trade-offs:** Difficult navigation (3), learning curve (3), slow processing and large file handling (3, 2), limited direct editing features, interface feels outdated.

### Is AutoCAD or Navisworks better for small businesses?

SketchUp is the leading alternative for small businesses, but between AutoCAD and Navisworks, both primarily serve the Mid-Market segment, with recent reviews reflecting this focus.

- **AutoCAD:** Mid-Market is the largest segment; reviewers note high cost and a steep learning curve as barriers for small businesses, but value its precision and industry-standard status.
- **Navisworks:** Mid-Market is the largest segment; reviewers highlight its value for coordination and clash detection, but also mention a learning curve and advanced features locked behind higher tiers.

### Which General-Purpose CAD platform has better integrations?

AutoCAD is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integrations and higher all-time mention counts than Navisworks.

- **AutoCAD:** Revit (182 all-time mentions), SOLIDWORKS (30), SketchUp (28) are the most frequently cited integrations.
- **Navisworks:** Revit is the primary integration cited, with 36 all-time mentions.

### How do AutoCAD and Navisworks compare on customer support?

Navisworks scores higher on Quality of Support by 0.3 points, indicating a material advantage over AutoCAD.

- **AutoCAD:** Reviewers report mixed experiences, with some noting effective support and others citing slow or less helpful responses.
- **Navisworks:** Reviewers consistently mention helpful support, with several citing timely assistance and effective resolution of coordination issues.

### Which is easier to implement, AutoCAD or Navisworks?

Navisworks scores higher on Ease of Setup by 0.4 points, indicating it is easier to implement than AutoCAD.

- **AutoCAD:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note that the initial learning curve can be steep, especially for beginners.
- **Navisworks:** Reviewers highlight easy installation and setup, with several mentioning that even beginners can get started quickly for coordination tasks.

Alternatives

**AutoCAD Alternatives**

 ![SketchUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fcc93ca191f4edc5826c62935fefbf14/sketchup.svg "SketchUp")

[
SketchUp
](/products/sketchup/reviews)

 ![Altium Develop](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ece538c466a3522832215687c2d4b84/altium-develop.svg "Altium Develop")

[
Altium Develop
](/products/altium-develop/reviews)

 ![SOLIDWORKS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/87a0eaa40f8b9a14542c077a348a699d/solidworks.svg "SOLIDWORKS")

[
SOLIDWORKS
](/products/solidworks/reviews)

 ![Onshape](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64b9ed904ebc3f3bc714a720216f40d4/onshape.svg "Onshape")

[
Onshape
](/products/onshape/reviews)

**Navisworks Alternatives**

 ![SketchUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fcc93ca191f4edc5826c62935fefbf14/sketchup.svg "SketchUp")

[
SketchUp
](/products/sketchup/reviews)

 ![Archicad](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8f4e8d9d02c774088c07c555e579c0ca/archicad.svg "Archicad")

[
Archicad
](/products/archicad/reviews)

 ![Revizto](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b34e607539f121bed2f5a51498e46617/revizto.svg "Revizto")

[
Revizto
](/products/revizto/reviews)

 ![Tekla Structures](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fcc93ca191f4edc5826c62935fefbf14/tekla-structures.svg "Tekla Structures")

[
Tekla Structures
](/products/tekla-structures/reviews)