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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$1,530.00 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 plansVectorworks Architect
Star Rating
(222)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,530.00 1 license Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed technical drawings, while Vectorworks Architect, with a score of 8.8, is noted for its versatility but slightly lags in this area.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.0, which some users find straightforward, whereas Vectorworks Architect scores higher at 8.5, indicating a more user-friendly initial experience.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature scores 8.4, allowing for real-time changes in designs, while Vectorworks Architect's score of 7.7 suggests it may not be as responsive in this regard.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, which is slightly lower than Vectorworks Architect's 8.4, indicating that users may find better assistance and resources with Vectorworks.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality scores 8.8, making it easier to work with various file types, while Vectorworks Architect's score of 7.9 suggests some limitations in this area.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Clash Detection" feature, with a score of 7.7, is more robust compared to Vectorworks Architect's lower score of 6.1, indicating that AutoCAD may provide better tools for identifying design conflicts.
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
Vectorworks Architect
Annual Subscription
$1,530.00
1 license Per Year
Note: All prices listed in USD.
- Best for frequent use
- Unlimited Vectorworks University Courses
- 15% off online training
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Vectorworks Architect
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,523
8.6
204
Ease of Use
8.3
1,528
8.2
205
Ease of Setup
8.2
289
8.4
69
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
8.3
25
Quality of Support
8.2
1,369
8.5
194
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
8.8
23
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,499
7.6
203
Features by Category
Design
8.4
409
8.2
47
7.3
377
7.4
46
9.2
415
8.8
48
8.8
406
7.7
46
8.2
371
6.7
46
8.3
197
7.5
41
Collaboration
7.9
363
6.1
45
8.9
416
7.6
48
8.7
410
8.0
47
8.7
394
7.7
48
Construction
8.4
365
6.7
45
8.2
357
6.3
42
7.5
335
5.9
43
8.1
186
6.3
40
7.8
180
5.9
39
Generative AI
7.2
48
Feature Not Available
7.1
46
Feature Not Available
6.2
48
5.7
38
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
Library
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.6
29
Rendering
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
6.8
29
Not enough data
6.1
29
Integrations
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.5
28
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
27
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 Vectorworks Architect are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vectorworks Architect
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%
Architecture & Planning
62.1%
Design
9.6%
Entertainment
5.9%
Construction
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
2.3%
Other
16.4%
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
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