# LibreCAD, Live Home 3D vs AutoCAD Comparison

| | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 25 | 10 | 1,932 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (56.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $260.00 1 user | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### LibreCAD

**Not enough data**

### Live Home 3D

**Not enough data**

### AutoCAD

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (1576 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 6.7 (19 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (1584 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (344 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.4 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (1420 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 4.5 (19 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (1545 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### LibreCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Live Home 3D

#### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Live Home 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (411 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (378 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (428 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (410 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (371 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (199 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (368 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (416 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (396 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | 7.1/10 | 11 |
| **Live Home 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 596 |

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (530 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (496 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (489 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (428 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (496 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (439 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (485 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (459 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (479 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 6.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (471 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 6.2 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (448 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Live Home 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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) | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Live Home 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

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

#### Tools

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Live Home 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |

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

| Feature | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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 | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | 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) | 

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## 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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | LibreCAD | Live Home 3D | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 56.0% | 50.0% | 46.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.0% | 0% | 34.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.0% | 50.0% | 18.9% | 

### 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%

#### Live Home 3D

- **Design:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 20.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 20.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 20.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 10.0%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 10.0%

#### 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%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to LibreCAD

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## Top Discussions

### LibreCAD

No discussions available for this product.

### Live Home 3D

- Title: [Which is the best software for 3D home design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/live-home-3d-which-is-the-best-software-for-3d-home-design) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "You are welcome to try the Live Home 3D app for Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad: https://www.livehome3d.com 
Live Home 3D is multi-platform home design..."
- Title: [How do I use Live Home 3D Pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/live-home-3d-how-do-i-use-live-home-3d-pro-a78c9e9f-42e0-4bd6-b287-2499a2682f3e) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The app lets you create a 2D floor plan and then walk around the creation in 3D to visualize the interior. You can edit the interior and exterior both in 2D..."
- Title: [How do I use Live Home 3D Pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/live-home-3d-how-do-i-use-live-home-3d-pro-3f314e7c-3b52-4ad1-b6f0-9eb2f897f007) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, you are welcome to read about the Live Home 3D app and watch video tutorials on our website: https://www.livehome3d.com"
- Title: [How do I use Live Home 3D Pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/live-home-3d-how-do-i-use-live-home-3d-pro) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, you are welcome to read about the Live Home 3D app and watch video tutorials on our website: https://www.livehome3d.com"
- Title: [How do I use Live Home 3D Pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-live-home-3d-pro) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, you are welcome to read about the Live Home 3D app and watch video tutorials on our website: https://www.livehome3d.com"

### 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"

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