# AVEVA E3D Design vs Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection Comparison

| | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 20 | 25 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $355 per month | 

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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)

### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AVEVA E3D Design

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

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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 |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | 7.5/10 | 7 |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | 8.5/10 | 9 |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to AVEVA E3D Design (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Plant Design Management Systems Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/plant-design-management-systems)

**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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.0% | 25.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 60.0% | 41.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 33.3% | 

### 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%

#### 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%

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