# AutoCAD, Octave BricsCAD vs Altium Develop Comparison

| | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,930 | 135 | 996 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $260.00 1 user | €314.00 1 User Per Year | Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (183 reviews)
- Drawing (116 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

### Octave BricsCAD

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (2 reviews)
- CAD Compatibility (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Simulation (2 reviews)
- Software Freezing (2 reviews)

### Altium Develop

Pros:
- Ease of Use (272 reviews)
- Features (218 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (93 reviews)
- Expensive (91 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (1574 reviews) | 9.0 (105 reviews) | 8.9 (819 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (1582 reviews) | 8.8 (107 reviews) | 8.1 (837 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (342 reviews) | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 8.3 (374 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 8.3 (137 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (1418 reviews) | 9.0 (87 reviews) | 8.3 (734 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (1543 reviews) | 8.8 (99 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

### Octave BricsCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: BricsCAD® Lite

Price: €314.00 1 User Per Year

Description: Familiar CAD drafting functionality

Key Features:
- All familiar CAD functions in .dwg
- Full LISP support (vl, vlr, vla and vlax)
- 2D Constraint Management

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/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 & Collaboration: Cloud-based platform (Altium 365) for PCB design, schematics, MCAD models, and BOMs with real-time collaboration across teams
- Component & 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 | 489 |
| **Octave BricsCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | 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 (427 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 | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 7.9 (367 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.8 (422 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.7 (415 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.7 (396 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

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

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | 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 & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & 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 | 594 |
| **Octave BricsCAD** | 8.6/10 | 86 |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.4/10 | 82 |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (528 reviews) | 9.3 (78 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 8.0 (494 reviews) | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 8.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.2 (488 reviews) | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (427 reviews) | 7.8 (38 reviews) | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.7 (494 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 8.0 (71 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.2 (438 reviews) | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.5 (484 reviews) | 8.6 (66 reviews) | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.5 (458 reviews) | 8.5 (67 reviews) | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.6 (477 reviews) | 8.8 (61 reviews) | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.6 (470 reviews) | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.4 (447 reviews) | 8.2 (44 reviews) | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |
| **Octave BricsCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

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

#### Map Creation

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | 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) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

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

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Octave BricsCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.5/10 | 44 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | 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 | Octave BricsCAD | 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 | Octave BricsCAD | 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 |
| **Octave BricsCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.7/10 | 727 |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | 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 | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (631 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (663 reviews) | 

#### Library

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

#### Platform

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | 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 | Octave BricsCAD | 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** | 8.5/10 | 20 |
| **Octave BricsCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.0/10 | 22 |

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 7.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (16 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to AutoCAD (3):** [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), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)


**Unique to Altium Develop (3):** [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 | Octave BricsCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.9% | 72.1% | 58.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.2% | 24.8% | 29.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.9% | 3.1% | 12.1% | 

### By Industry

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.7%
- **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:** 27.7%

#### Octave BricsCAD

- **Construction:** 20.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 16.2%
- **Civil Engineering:** 16.2%
- **Design:** 6.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.1%
- **Machinery:** 3.1%
- **Building Materials:** 2.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 20.8%

#### Altium Develop

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 22.2%
- **Automotive:** 10.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 10.2%
- **Aviation & 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 (401 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 Octave BricsCAD

- [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)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [CMS IntelliCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/cms-intellicad/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (97 reviews)
- [TurboCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [nanoCAD Free](https://www.g2.com/products/nanocad-free/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (23 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 (76 reviews)
- [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (67 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"

### Octave BricsCAD

- Title: [Is BricsCAD free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-bricscad-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "for the working version it is better to use a licensed version"
- Title: [What is BricsCAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bricscad-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Mechanical design, Piping, P&ID's, Machines, food processing"
- Title: [Are there any courses](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-any-courses) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Pedro, at the moment we have the BIM academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc7lZG3eA1E&list=PLONdQc9bizsfzuES9MrwxUEH9M4PPfyRm. We are also..."
- Title: [BricsCAD seems to loose edges when taking flat shots. Is there a setting that needs to be adjusted to clean up the flat shot block?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27852-bricscad-seems-to-loose-edges-when-taking-flat-shots-is-there-a-setting-that-needs-to-be-adjusted-to-clean-up-the-flat-shot-block) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there, 

Thank you for your question!

We would advise creating a ticket on this matter. Be sure to add a scenario and sample file in order for our..."
- Title: [Is it possible to do simulation and animation using BricsCAD ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24249-is-it-possible-to-do-simulation-and-animation-using-bricscad) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can indeed animate objects in BricsCAD. There is a dedicated animation panel.
There is also an anipath command to control camera movement."

### 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 & PCB Design"

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