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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
No pricing available
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,862)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansQGIS
Star Rating
(150)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about QGISSummary
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 QGIS, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.4 in "Drawing" but shines in "Data Capture" with a score of 9.0, indicating its strength in handling geographic data.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.0, which some users find challenging, whereas QGIS offers a smoother experience with a score of 8.9, making it more accessible for new users.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, which is generally positive, but some users feel that QGIS's support, rated at 7.4, could be improved, especially for troubleshooting complex GIS tasks.
- Users on G2 say that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for fast-paced projects, while QGIS's "Data Visualization" also scores well at 8.8, providing robust tools for presenting geographic data effectively.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" capabilities score 8.8, making it easy to integrate with other software, while QGIS's "Geocoding" feature, rated at 8.6, is praised for its accuracy in mapping locations, which is essential for spatial analysis.
- Users report that AutoCAD's "Clash Detection" feature, rated at 7.7, is beneficial for construction projects, but some users feel it could be more intuitive, whereas QGIS's "Spatial Analysis" feature, rated at 8.9, is highly regarded for its analytical capabilities in geographic data processing.
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
QGIS
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
QGIS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,526
8.5
126
Ease of Use
8.3
1,531
8.1
126
Ease of Setup
8.2
292
8.7
30
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
8.5
18
Quality of Support
8.2
1,372
7.4
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
8.7
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,502
8.8
120
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
495
Not enough data
8.0
469
Not enough data
8.2
469
Not enough data
7.4
423
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
483
Not enough data
8.2
436
Not enough data
8.5
480
Not enough data
8.4
455
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
473
Not enough data
8.6
461
Not enough data
8.4
441
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
38
9.1
53
8.8
37
8.5
52
8.6
36
8.7
53
8.9
38
8.7
53
Map Creation
8.4
38
8.7
47
8.0
33
8.5
47
8.7
37
9.0
53
8.7
35
8.4
45
Analysis
8.5
35
8.9
52
8.0
35
8.4
50
8.1
30
7.8
34
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 QGIS are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
QGIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QGIS
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
8.8%
Design
8.3%
Other
40.7%
Civil Engineering
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Research
9.8%
Government Administration
9.8%
Environmental Services
8.4%
Other
49.0%
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
Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file
1 Comment
IN
Hi Himanshu,
What I generally do for this kind of error is to check with coordinate systems of both TAB & SHP files. When we're using ArcGIS or QGIS, the...Read more
Is Qgis as good as ArcGIS?
1 Comment
SS
Definitely, QGIS is a good software but not as handy as ArcGIS in terms of analysis Tools and Applications.Read more
What is the most stable version of Qgis?
1 Comment
DC
I have been using Version 3.28 for 2 years now,I have found it to be very stable and able to perform all operations that I need.Read more
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