# AutoCAD MEP Reviews **Vendor:** Autodesk **Category:** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 203 ## About AutoCAD MEP AutoCAD® MEP software helps you draft, design, and document building systems. ## AutoCAD MEP Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users value the **BIM integration** in AutoCAD MEP, simplifying complex tasks with automated features for efficiency. (1 reviews) - Users value the **versatile drawing capabilities** of AutoCAD MEP, enhancing efficiency in electrical drafting tasks. (1 reviews) - Users value the **advanced automation features** of AutoCAD MEP, enhancing efficiency and simplifying electrical drafting tasks. (1 reviews) - Users value the **extensive library features** in AutoCAD MEP, enhancing efficiency and standardizing their drafting processes. (1 reviews) - Users value the **BIM integration** in AutoCAD MEP, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency in electrical drafting. (1 reviews) - Software Power (1 reviews) - Versatility (1 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users find **difficult modifications** frustrating, as frequent updates require time-consuming adjustments to maintain efficiency and familiarity. (1 reviews) - Users find the **inadequate tools** in AutoCAD MEP frustrating, particularly when dealing with buggy and fiddly new commands. (1 reviews) - Users often face a steep **learning curve** with AutoCAD MEP due to frequent updates and interface changes that disrupt workflow. (1 reviews) - Users often find **update issues** frustrating due to constant changes that disrupt longstanding habits and workflows. (1 reviews) ## AutoCAD MEP Reviews ### 1. I practiced mep at revit **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 10, 2021 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** its make my work easier by working electrical ,mechanical and plumbing together and putting al drawings on same page to see problems and solve it before working it on site **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** the downsides is its 2D not showing the drawings by 3D **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** some times we have problems like intersection between electrical and mechancical works such as intersection between fire fighting and cable trays ### 2. pros and cons of this software **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Architecture & Planning | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 19, 2019 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** I have worked on this software platform and best thing is the calalogue system which gives you experince of Fabrication and Revit both. it mostly works on AutoCAD commands so easy to understand and work and process is also fast as compare to other modelling softwares **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** i have faced some troubles while working in plumbing (drainage part) . issues with fittings and you cant do spooling process as like fabrication and no so good with shop drawing too overall it is good software but some modification is needed **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** Go a head try this software i have quite good experience with new learning i wish new versions will come with some new option which help us more **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** as I said It has functionality of Revit and Fabrication. so quite easy for Co ordination process Many companies are asking for this software and with basic knowledge of AutoCAD , someone can easily work on this software ### 3. Auto CAD MEP service review **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Civil Engineering | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 17, 2019 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It is easy to use , user friendly and has a simple interface **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Limitation in HVAC fitting and command is not customizable **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** It is best suitable for beginners **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** HVAC service and MEP cutout ### 4. Falling behind the times **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 02, 2016 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Built upon the AutoCAD platform so stepping up to this program was easy. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Not a true parametric solution and the interface compared to Autodesk's other product, Revit is not nearly as robust. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** Make sure to fully vet out the software for needed capabilities as it does require several add on products to push it to its max potential. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** 3D capabilities for visualization of projects along with electrical connection capabilities sets it above the standard AutoCAD software for construction. ### 5. MEP is great **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Hossain-Al M. | Electrical Coordinator, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 28, 2016 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** The compactness of doing both mechanical and electrical in one platform. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Not all commands are known. You need to k now some commands from before in order to use the software properly. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** Try this software. You will not regret it. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Building electrical design ### 6. Robust and powerful...but complicated **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Law Practice | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 29, 2016 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** We have been using iterations of Autocad for years and it allows for complex and detailed designs that cannot be captured by hand. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** It is so complicated and the learning curve is extreme. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** We use Autocad for design and blueprint drafting for our contracting business. ### 7. Good, not great product **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Tony M. | UX Designer, Internet, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 06, 2015 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** I like the new tools. each update comes with new features that make workflow easier and more effective. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** each update changes something a little bit with the interface, making it difficult to find certain tools or functions. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** i use it for drafting purposes, so not "problem solving" per se, rather project/product realization. ### 8. Excellent drafting program with limited design ability **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Architecture & Planning | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 16, 2014 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It has been proven by the industry to handle the documentation of a project. You can customize the product easily and effectively. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Due to how the program handles information, you cannot utilize much of the design features within the program. Therefore much of the intelligence it can do is limited due to file sizes, and computer speeds. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** If you are a small firm that plans on staying small, this will work well for you. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** This is a consistent product to use for smaller firms that are just creating paper documents for projects. ### 9. Good for MEP **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction **Reviewed Date:** December 19, 2014 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It is a good program catered to the MEP field. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** It is not quite fabrication grade but it is close. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** The other counterpart to this is moving in the right direction - Revit. Until this this has some good things until the industry settles out. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** MEP was a good program before Revit. Now seems the industry is merging to one platform - taking the strong points from each one. ### 10. I use it during BIM coordination **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 13, 2015 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It is a good modeling tool with years worth of small features that make modeling fast and easy if you know the keyboard shortcuts and the software capabilities. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** I hate object enablers, simply because they cause me headache when I try collaborate with others. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are trying to be efficient as possible. ## AutoCAD MEP Discussions - [How I can manage layout](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-i-can-manage-layout) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [What is the difference between AutoCAD and Autocad MEP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-autocad-and-autocad-mep) - 1 comment - [What is MEP in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mep-in-autocad) - 1 comment - [View AutoCAD MEP pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=3§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-22+18%3A12%3A32+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=69265ad7-78be-430c-9aa2-931266444bd8&secure%5Btoken%5D=46b61db6b279c3a101b716d5f6d6144db79768572632e58b16ceafdb85f942fa&format=llm_user) ## AutoCAD MEP Features **Design** - Visualizing - Rendering - Drawing - Editing - Sequence Steps - Dynamic Updating **Design** - Systems - 3D - Documentation - Fabrication - Clash Detection **Collaboration** - Multi User - File Import/Export - Annotating - Document Storage **Work** - Integrate - Drafting - Analysis - Simulations **Construction** - Fabrication - Reinforcement Tools - Clash Detection - Grading - Earthwork **Generative AI** - AI Text Generation - AI Text Summarization - AI Text-to-3D **Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling** - Role-Based Access - Centralized Data Management **Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling** - Lifecycle Cost Tracking - Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation **Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling** - Clash Detection - Electrical System Modeling - MEP Coordination - Load Calculation & Analysis - Interoperability with BIM & CAD - Circuit Design Integration ## Top AutoCAD MEP Alternatives - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (1,296 reviews) - [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) - 4.3/5.0 (232 reviews) - [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (284 reviews)