# AVEVA E3D Design vs AutoCAD Plant 3D Comparison

| | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 20 | 43 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AVEVA E3D Design

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (1 reviews)
- 3D Visualization (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Difficulty (2 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### AutoCAD Plant 3D

Pros:
- Customization (1 reviews)
- Design Development (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (2 reviews)
- 3D Modeling Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 9.3 (35 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AVEVA E3D Design

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### AutoCAD Plant 3D

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD Plant 3D** | 8.7/10 | 23 |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 9.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | 8.5/10 | 9 |
| **AutoCAD Plant 3D** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD Plant 3D** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Plant Design Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | 8.6/10 | 11 |
| **AutoCAD Plant 3D** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design & Modeling - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Rules-Based Design** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Structural Design** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Component Library** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Modeling** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation & Optimization - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Validation** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Twins** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Tour** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Processes** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Process Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Plant Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Import and Export** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Plant Design Management Systems Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/plant-design-management-systems)

**Unique to AVEVA E3D Design (2):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)

**Unique to AutoCAD Plant 3D (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.0% | 37.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 60.0% | 40.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 22.5% | 

### By Industry

#### AVEVA E3D Design

- **Oil & Energy:** 65.0%
- **Design:** 10.0%
- **Consulting:** 5.0%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 5.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.0%

#### AutoCAD Plant 3D

- **Oil & Energy:** 20.0%
- **Construction:** 12.5%
- **Chemicals:** 10.0%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 10.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 5.0%
- **Food & Beverages:** 5.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.5%
- **Design:** 2.5%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 20.0%

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## Top Discussions

### AVEVA E3D Design

No discussions available for this product.

### AutoCAD Plant 3D

- Title: [What is AutoCAD Plant 3D used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/autocad-plant-3d-what-is-autocad-plant-3d-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Basically, you can create process flow diagrams (piping and instrumentation diagrams). Convert them to 3D piping design (e.g., pipeline layout) and even end..."

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