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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
No pricing available
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,840)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansOpenSCAD
Star Rating
(31)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenSCADSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed architectural designs, while OpenSCAD, with a score of 9.4, is favored for its "Modeling" capabilities, allowing users to create parametric models effectively.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.3, which is higher than OpenSCAD's 7.6, indicating that AutoCAD may be more user-friendly for beginners, while OpenSCAD's scripting-based approach can be challenging for those unfamiliar with programming.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, which is slightly lower than OpenSCAD's 8.7, suggesting that users of OpenSCAD may experience better support and community engagement when troubleshooting issues.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for collaborative projects, whereas OpenSCAD's approach to "File Import/Export" is rated at 8.8, making it easier to work with various file formats.
- Reviewers say that AutoCAD's "Data Visualization" score of 8.8 is a strong point, helping users to present their designs clearly, while OpenSCAD's "Data Management" features, particularly "Data Capture" at 8.5, are noted for their effectiveness in handling complex data sets.
- Users report that AutoCAD's "File Editing" capabilities, rated at 8.3, are robust, but OpenSCAD's focus on "File Support" with a high score of 9.3 for STL compatibility makes it a better choice for users needing to export designs for 3D printing.
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
OpenSCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
OpenSCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,521
8.3
24
Ease of Use
8.3
1,526
7.6
26
Ease of Setup
8.2
287
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
1,367
8.7
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,497
6.6
24
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.0
474
Not enough data
Design
8.4
408
Not enough data
7.3
376
Not enough data
9.2
414
Not enough data
8.8
405
Not enough data
8.1
370
Not enough data
8.3
196
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
362
Not enough data
8.9
415
Not enough data
8.7
409
Not enough data
8.7
393
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
364
Not enough data
8.2
356
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
490
Not enough data
8.0
466
Not enough data
8.2
469
Not enough data
7.4
422
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
481
Not enough data
8.2
435
Not enough data
8.5
479
Not enough data
8.4
454
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
471
Not enough data
8.6
457
Not enough data
8.4
440
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
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
7
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
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
8.3
13
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 OpenSCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
OpenSCAD is categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenSCAD
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
8.4%
Other
40.6%
Entertainment
16.7%
Design
13.3%
Research
6.7%
Higher Education
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Other
50.0%
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
OpenSCAD has no discussions with answers
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