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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$3,210.00 1 License Per Year
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,846)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansSTAAD.Pro
Star Rating
(75)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,210.00 1 License Per Year
Learn more about STAAD.ProSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while STAAD.Pro's drawing score of 8.0 indicates it may not be as robust in this area.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes to designs, enhancing workflow efficiency, whereas STAAD.Pro's score of 7.8 suggests it may lag behind in this functionality.
- G2 users highlight AutoCAD's superior "File Import/Export" capabilities with a score of 8.8, which facilitates better collaboration across different software platforms, compared to STAAD.Pro's score of 8.0, indicating a slight disadvantage in interoperability.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Editing" features, rated at 8.8, provide a more intuitive experience for modifying designs, while STAAD.Pro's score of 8.0 suggests it may not offer the same level of user-friendliness in editing tasks.
- Reviewers mention that STAAD.Pro shines in "Fabrication" tools with a score of 8.7, which is slightly higher than AutoCAD's 8.5, indicating that it may be better suited for structural engineering applications.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Visualizing" score of 8.5 is a strong point, allowing for better presentation of designs, while STAAD.Pro's score of 7.9 indicates it may not provide the same level of visual clarity for complex models.
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
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro 12-Month Subscription
$3,210.00
1 License Per Year
- Design and analyze concrete, steel, timber, or aluminum projects
- Reduce rework and eliminate errors
- Automatically convert your model into an analytical model
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
STAAD.Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,523
8.5
54
Ease of Use
8.3
1,528
8.2
55
Ease of Setup
8.2
289
8.4
22
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
8.4
21
Quality of Support
8.2
1,369
8.4
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
8.8
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,499
8.4
51
Features by Category
Design
8.4
409
7.9
43
7.3
377
7.1
41
9.2
415
8.0
41
8.8
406
8.0
40
8.2
371
Feature Not Available
8.3
197
7.8
40
Collaboration
7.9
363
7.4
37
8.9
416
8.0
41
8.7
410
Feature Not Available
8.7
394
8.4
39
Construction
8.4
365
8.7
35
8.2
357
7.9
40
7.5
335
7.5
33
8.1
186
Feature Not Available
7.8
180
Feature Not Available
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
492
Not enough data
8.0
467
Not enough data
8.2
469
Not enough data
7.4
423
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
482
Not enough data
8.2
436
Not enough data
8.5
480
Not enough data
8.4
455
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
472
Not enough data
8.6
459
Not enough data
8.4
441
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
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 STAAD.Pro are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
STAAD.Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
STAAD.Pro
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
8.3%
Other
40.7%
Civil Engineering
39.4%
Construction
29.6%
Design
11.3%
Education Management
4.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.8%
Other
12.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 Comments
SY
you can get your answer with AWS Classes in Pune.
https://www.sevenmentor.com/amazon-web-services-training-institute-in-pune.php
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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
What is the difference between pushover and seismic analysis in STAAD Pro?
1 Comment
SG
Here's a wiki on our Communities site to get you started....Read more
What is the best way to do programming in this?
1 Comment
SG
We have an API called OpenStaad. https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/STAAD.Pro%20Help-v9/en/OpenSTAAD_HELP_HOME.html Read more
why STAAD.PRO gives uneconomical Design For High Rise RCC buildings?
1 Comment
SG
There are many possibilities for that, but it depends on the design code, the user input, etc. You should probably post your request on the Bentley STAAD...Read more
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