# Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection vs CMS IntelliCAD Comparison | | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 97 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (85.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $355 per month | Starting at $159.95 1 user With One-Time Purchase | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection **Not enough data** ### CMS IntelliCAD Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - CAD Compatibility (1 reviews) Cons: - 3D Modeling (1 reviews) - Difficult Configuration (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.4 (77 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 9.5 (77 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 9.6 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 9.3 (73 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (70 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: AEC Collection Subscription (Monthly) Price: $355 per month [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### CMS IntelliCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: CMS IntelliCAD Premium Edition (PE) Price: Starting at $159.95 1 user With One-Time Purchase Description: 2D & 3D compatible CAD Software - Standalone perpetual license or Renewable Subscription license with maintenance included. Key Features: - .DWG Native Support - Full 2D & 3D Surface Tools - Raster image support [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cms-intellicad/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | 7.5/10 | 7 | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rendering** | 6.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Editing** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Sequence Steps** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Multi User** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Import/Export** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Annotating ** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Document Storage** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Move | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Civil Engineering Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engineering | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | 9.5/10 | 63 | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.8 (60 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.5 (50 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 9.5 (52 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | 9.2 (47 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | 9.5 (53 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Views** | Not enough data | 9.5 (54 reviews) | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | 9.4 (51 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | 9.6 (54 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 9.4 (47 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 9.6 (51 reviews) | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Unique to Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection (7):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), [VR Visualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-visualization), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 25.0% | 85.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 41.7% | 10.9% | | **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 3.3% | ### By Industry #### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection - **Architecture & Planning:** 29.2% - **Civil Engineering:** 16.7% - **Construction:** 12.5% - **Utilities:** 8.3% - **Telecommunications:** 4.2% - **Semiconductors:** 4.2% - **Renewables & Environment:** 4.2% - **Packaging and Containers:** 4.2% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.2% - **Food & Beverages:** 4.2% - **Other:** 8.3% #### CMS IntelliCAD - **Architecture & Planning:** 22.8% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 18.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 16.3% - **Computer Software:** 6.5% - **Construction:** 6.5% - **Design:** 5.4% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.2% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.2% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.1% - **Other:** 15.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (414 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Adobe After 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Go to TOOLS > Options > Display > Set language as Japanese" - Title: [What is CMS IntelliCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cms-intellicad) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CMS IntelliCAD® is a powerful and affordable full-featured CAD Software providing extended customization. offering a full suite of 2D and 3D AutoCAD®..." - Title: [Importing SHX files](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33681-importing-shx-files) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [How can you import a BIM Revit file and filter categories?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-you-import-a-bim-revit-file-and-filter-categories) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "CMS IntelliCAD Premium Edition Plus supports BIM allows you to importing a BIM file (.ifc, .rvt or .rfa) as underlay. Run CMS IntelliCAD and open a new..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection-vs-cms-intellicad)