# AutoCAD, SketchUp vs Altium Develop Comparison

| | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,930 | 1,324 | 996 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $260.00 1 user | $129.00 1 Seats 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)

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

### Altium Develop

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

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

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (1574 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 8.9 (819 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (1582 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 8.1 (837 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (342 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 8.3 (374 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 8.3 (137 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (1418 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 8.3 (734 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (1543 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 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

### SketchUp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Go Subscription

Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Design & collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/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 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.4 (411 reviews) | 8.9 (298 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 7.3 (378 reviews) | 7.8 (296 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 9.2 (427 reviews) | 8.7 (297 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (410 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 8.2 (371 reviews) | 7.9 (271 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 8.3 (199 reviews) | 7.6 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 7.9 (367 reviews) | 6.8 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 8.3 (293 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.7 (415 reviews) | 7.1 (269 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.7 (396 reviews) | 7.5 (259 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 8.4 (367 reviews) | 7.5 (239 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 8.2 (357 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.5 (335 reviews) | 6.6 (216 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | 8.1 (187 reviews) | 6.8 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.8 (180 reviews) | 6.5 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.2 (48 reviews) | 6.2 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.1 (46 reviews) | 6.1 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (48 reviews) | 6.4 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | 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 | SketchUp | 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 | SketchUp | 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 | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 7.0 (274 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 6.9 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 6.4 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.0 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 6.6 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 7.5 (270 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.4 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 6.7 (253 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 7.6 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (261 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.1 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 594 |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.4/10 | 82 |

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (528 reviews) | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 8.0 (494 reviews) | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 8.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.2 (488 reviews) | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (427 reviews) | 7.7 (294 reviews) | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.7 (494 reviews) | 8.1 (297 reviews) | 8.0 (71 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.2 (438 reviews) | 9.1 (305 reviews) | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.5 (484 reviews) | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.5 (458 reviews) | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.6 (477 reviews) | 7.4 (265 reviews) | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.6 (470 reviews) | 7.5 (264 reviews) | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.4 (447 reviews) | 7.3 (244 reviews) | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 

### GIS

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

#### Data Management

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | 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 | SketchUp | 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 | SketchUp | 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 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.5/10 | 44 |

#### Metadata

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

#### Design

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

#### Platform

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | 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 | SketchUp | 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) | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | 7.4 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 6.6 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | Not enough data | 6.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | 7.5 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Not enough data | 7.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | Not enough data | 7.3 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | 8.1 (460 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | 7.4 (464 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | 7.3 (453 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | 7.7 (448 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | 6.9 (444 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.4 (435 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.3 (411 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 6.5 (394 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 6.5 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (419 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (238 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AutoCAD** | 8.5/10 | 20 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.0/10 | 22 |

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

| Feature | AutoCAD | SketchUp | 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 | SketchUp | 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 | SketchUp | 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 | SketchUp | 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) | 

---
## 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 SketchUp (5):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**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)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.9% | 75.7% | 58.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.2% | 18.0% | 29.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.9% | 6.3% | 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%

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture & Planning:** 47.1%
- **Design:** 16.6%
- **Construction:** 11.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.1%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Furniture:** 0.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 16.8%

#### 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

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- [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)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 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"

### SketchUp

- Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy..."
- Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!"
- Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-the-sketchup-for-ipad-going-to-be-released-i-joined-the-beta-back-in-september-2021-and-have-been-waiting-eagerly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad"
- Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on.  The precise survey lines are very easy to set.  The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..."
- Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!"

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