# AVEVA E3D Design, Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection vs AutoCAD Comparison | | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 20 | 25 | 1,934 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $355 per month | $260.00 1 user | --- ## 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** ### AutoCAD Pros: - Ease of Use (180 reviews) - Drawing (115 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (65 reviews) - Learning Curve (48 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (1578 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (1586 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (346 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.2 (1422 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (1547 reviews) | --- ## 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 ### AutoCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Monthly Subscription Price: $260.00 1 user Description: Access software 1 month at a time for the lowest up-front investment. Key Features: - Access to the latest software releases - 1-on-1 online support - Includes AutoCAD Mobile App [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## 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 | | **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 | #### Design | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (411 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 7.3 (378 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (428 reviews) | | **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (410 reviews) | | **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (371 reviews) | | **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (199 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi User** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (368 reviews) | | **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (422 reviews) | | **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (416 reviews) | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (396 reviews) | #### Construction | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (367 reviews) | | **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (357 reviews) | | **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (335 reviews) | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (187 reviews) | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (180 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (48 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (46 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (48 reviews) | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | #### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | 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 | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Move | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Store & Manage | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 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 | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engineering | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | 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 | | **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 598 | #### Design | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (532 reviews) | | **Modeling** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (497 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (490 reviews) | | **Rendering** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (428 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (496 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (439 reviews) | | **Views** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (485 reviews) | | **Grips ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (459 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (480 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (473 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (448 reviews) | ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 | #### Data Management | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | | **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | | **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | #### Map Creation | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | | **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | | **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | | **Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | | **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (34 reviews) | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 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 | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 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 | | **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | | **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | | **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | | **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | | **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | | **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | | **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | ### Plant Design Management Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AVEVA E3D Design** | 8.6/10 | 11 | | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Design & Modeling - Plant Design Management Systems | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Rules-Based Design** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Structural Design** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Component Library** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D Modeling** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Simulation & Optimization - Plant Design Management Systems | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Virtual Validation** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Twins** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtual Tour** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Processes** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Process Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Plant Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Management - Plant Design Management Systems | Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Integration** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Types** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import and Export** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Insights** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## 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) **Unique to AutoCAD (3):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 10.0% | 25.0% | 46.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 60.0% | 41.7% | 34.3% | | **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 33.3% | 18.9% | ### 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% #### AutoCAD - **Architecture & Planning:** 22.3% - **Civil Engineering:** 10.4% - **Construction:** 9.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.6% - **Design:** 8.4% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.2% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9% - **Automotive:** 2.9% - 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[ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AVEVA E3D Design No discussions available for this product. ### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection No discussions available for this product. ### AutoCAD - Title: [Can we add simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility." - Title: [Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-features-might-be-useful-for-cad-software) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "3d extend " - Title: [What is AutoCAD Architecture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-architecture-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD Architecture is a specialized version of AutoCAD developed for architects and building professionals. It provides intelligent architectural..." - Title: [Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-do-3d-in-autocad) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [What is AutoCAD software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-software-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "drafting, design and drawing production. 2d and 3d" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aveva-e3d-design-vs-autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection-vs-autocad)