# LibreCAD, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros vs Altium Develop Comparison

| | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 25 | 1,930 | 191 | 996 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (56.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $260.00 1 user | $495 | Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### LibreCAD

**Not enough data**

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (183 reviews)
- Drawing (116 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

### Rhinoceros

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Features (2 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (1 reviews)

### Altium Develop

Pros:
- Ease of Use (272 reviews)
- Features (218 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (93 reviews)
- Expensive (91 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (1575 reviews) | 8.6 (169 reviews) | 8.9 (818 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 6.7 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (1583 reviews) | 7.9 (171 reviews) | 8.1 (836 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (343 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (373 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (137 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.4 (18 reviews) | 8.2 (1419 reviews) | 7.7 (139 reviews) | 8.3 (733 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 4.5 (19 reviews) | 8.0 (1544 reviews) | 8.5 (167 reviews) | 8.9 (799 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### LibreCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

### Rhinoceros

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Rhino 5 for Windows Upgrade

Price: $495


[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Altium Develop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Altium Develop Pricing

Price: Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year

Description: Altium Develop offers subscription-based pricing starting at $1,990 per year per workspace, which includes one ECAD Design Author seat and a shared collaboration workspace for projects, libraries, and design data. Additional ECAD Design Author seats can be added for $995 per user per year, with support for up to four additional authors per workspace. The platform also includes unlimited free collaborator access for review, commenting, task management, and BOM visibility at no extra cost. This pricing model is designed to help teams scale design capacity through a per-seat subscription while enabling broad cross-functional collaboration without increasing overall costs.

Key Features:
- Unified Workspace & Collaboration: Cloud-based platform (Altium 365) for PCB design, schematics, MCAD models, and BOMs with real-time collaboration across teams
- Component & Library Management: Centralized component libraries with traceability, lifecycle management, and part request workflows
- Advanced PCB Design: Support for high-speed PCB design, HDI, rigid-flex, and 3D-MID using Altium Designer

[Learn more about Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |
| **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (411 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.3 (378 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.2 (428 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 8.2 (371 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 8.3 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 7.9 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 8.8 (422 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 8.7 (416 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 8.7 (396 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 8.4 (367 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | 8.2 (357 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (335 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.1 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 7.8 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | 7.1/10 | 11 |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 595 |
| **Rhinoceros** | 9.6/10 | 7 |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.4/10 | 82 |

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 9.5 (529 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (495 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (488 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 5.3 (6 reviews) | 7.4 (427 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (495 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (71 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (438 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (484 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (458 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (478 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 6.0 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (470 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 6.2 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (447 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |
| **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.5/10 | 44 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.6/10 | 726 |

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (685 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (679 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (631 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (663 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (678 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (663 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (666 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (583 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 21 |
| **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.0/10 | 22 |

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

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | 7.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (16 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to LibreCAD (1):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**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)

**Unique to Rhinoceros (1):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)

**Unique to Altium Develop (3):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | LibreCAD | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 56.0% | 46.9% | 56.3% | 58.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.0% | 34.3% | 25.1% | 29.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.0% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 12.1% | 

### By Industry

#### LibreCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 24.0%
- **Retail:** 12.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.0%
- **Financial Services:** 8.0%
- **Research:** 4.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 4.0%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.0%
- **Food Production:** 4.0%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 20.0%

#### 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%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.8%

#### Rhinoceros

- **Architecture & Planning:** 37.3%
- **Design:** 25.4%
- **Higher Education:** 4.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.7%
- **Construction:** 2.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.6%
- **Luxury Goods & Jewelry:** 1.6%
- **Consumer Goods:** 1.6%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 19.5%

#### Altium Develop

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 22.2%
- **Automotive:** 10.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 10.2%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 6.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.0%
- **Research:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.0%
- **Design:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 27.9%

---
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- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (67 reviews)
- [PADS Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/pads-professional/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (64 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### LibreCAD

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"

### Rhinoceros

- Title: [How do I change command line auto-fill shortcuts](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-change-command-line-auto-fill-shortcuts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Select the setting in Options > Appearance > ‘Use fuzzy autocomplete’ checked 

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### Altium Develop

- Title: [Who uses Altium?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-altium) — 3 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Altium Designer is used mainly by those who create and work with printed circuit boards or PCBs. All electrical products, computers, toasters, remotes, and..."
- Title: [Is Altium Designer free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-altium-designer-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, Altium Designer is not free but there is a free viewer that can be downloaded. "
- Title: [What is Altium Designer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altium-designer-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Altium Desinger is a complete PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design software package, which includes Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Libraries, Manufacturing..."
- Title: [Is there a way to modelize in 3D the Pcb designs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36429-is-there-a-way-to-modelize-in-3d-the-pcb-designs) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No or Yes, you can only place 3D bodies for components in PCB and get 3D view of your design. I think by placing components are your will. yes you can..."
- Title: [What is Altium 365 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altium-365-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Create circuit design & PCB Design"

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