# 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, enhancing efficiency with automated processes for electrical drafting tasks. (1 reviews) - Users value the **flexibility and advanced automation** features of AutoCAD MEP for efficient electrical drafting. (1 reviews) - Users value the **BIM features** in AutoCAD MEP, enhancing efficiency with automation and comprehensive symbol libraries. (1 reviews) - Users value the **comprehensive symbol library** in AutoCAD MEP, enhancing efficiency for electrical drafting tasks. (1 reviews) - Users value the **advanced automation features** in AutoCAD MEP, enhancing efficiency in electrical drafting tasks. (1 reviews) - Software Power (1 reviews) - Versatility (1 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users find **difficult modifications** in AutoCAD MEP frustrating, especially due to frequent changes and setup time required for new versions. (1 reviews) - Users express frustration with **inadequate tools** , noting the frequent changes that disrupt their established workflow and efficiency. (1 reviews) - Users experience a **steep learning curve** with AutoCAD MEP, as frequent updates disrupt established workflows and muscle memory. (1 reviews) - Users are frustrated by **update issues** that disrupt familiarity and require time to relearn setups with each new version. (1 reviews) ## AutoCAD MEP Reviews ### 1. A foundational tool for electrical engineers — powerful, flexible, and still evolving **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Walter J. | SR MEP PROJECT MANAGER... and they call me " THE LIGHTING GUY", Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 25, 2026 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** This is software that is very industry-standard in the building engineering field. There are some newer programs, like AutoCAD Revit, being used, but in electrical work it can be more of a pain than it is in AutoCAD. I’ve been doing this for 26 years as an electrical engineer, starting with AutoCAD 14, which was the first real version similar to what we have now. It’s both a simple and a complicated tool for drafting electrical plans. What I mean by that is there’s more than one way to skin a cat, and in AutoCAD there are many ways to achieve the task you’re trying to do. I took one of those adult school classes on AutoCAD, which was okay, but what they teach you is the most basic tools and the common tasks done in 2D and 3D. We only draft in 2D. In the classes they focus on the most common drawing tools—circles, lines, and arcs—and the variations of these basic shapes are what make up anything you will ever need to draw for the 2D drafting required in an electrical, building-permit-ready plan. Before the MEP version, we would use the light version or the full architectural version. In those previous versions, MEP had to make all their own blocks of items shown. Panels, switches, and receptacles were all hand-drawn when needed, and then we would build our own libraries of symbols the way we like to see them on our plans. With one click on “Insert,” you’d be in a folder full of these symbols and pieces you had painstakingly drawn already and then made into blocks. That’s still wonderful if you already have that library built. In this version, they’ve created a special version that has more of the BIM features, like auto-wiring, automatically creating panel schedules, and home runs automatically. A lot of the automated processes that BIM has are built right into this special MEP version. So if you are new to drafting and do any of these disciplines as a student, or you’re just learning the engineering craft, these features can add a lot of easier ways to see what standard documentation would look like instead of having to do it all from scratch. If you are a seasoned professional, you may find some of these automations nice to use. Even if you don’t, it has a lot of special drag-and-drop features that do save you from copying, rotating, and moving. They used to have a command (and MOCORO) that was to move/copy/rotate, because in CAD, in the electrical disciplines, you would be doing that all day. It’s really not that much more than the actual light version that engineers typically buy, but it has all the full features the standard full architectural version will have. Those features are mostly helpful in sheet setup and manipulating backgrounds for sheets. I have used all the versions, and the MEP version I have used. For someone with as many years in it as I do, I already have all my block libraries. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** You know AutoCAD is very good. However, the standard version involves a lot of clicking, selecting, moving, and rotating. After a while you get used to it and you get the job done. This version has a more intuitive engine that will move things against the walls automatically and rotate as needed. That feature is both good and bad. Sometimes it snaps to the wrong side of the wall and you end up futzing with it until it feels like you have to force it to do what you want. Honestly, it’s the little new tools they add that annoy me the most. When a command is new, it can be buggy and more fiddly than you want it to be, and they usually fix it in the next version. The biggest thing I hate now is that every version has something new about it. After using it for so many years, I like the classic menu. You can force it to be more like it was, but the default is the ribbon, and if you don’t have a profile to import it can be difficult to get it back to the way it once was. With older versions, you really had to set things up to match the way you draw, and after years and years of that I basically just copy and go straight to the buttons without thinking. But if it’s a new install on a new machine and I don’t have my profile, it’s like using a pencil with your left hand when you’re a righty. Yes, it can be done, but it takes time to relearn that muscle memory. If you’re an old, seasoned veteran of AutoCAD, you know what I’m saying. Even the icon changed to look more cartoony in a couple updates, and readjusting to the look takes time. For new people coming up, it’s not a big deal because you’re probably used to the newer versions and you’re just learning the look anyway. But give it a few updates and wait until the one that changes on you when you’re used to a certain way—it becomes a pain to relearn. I just hate when it changes in newer versions. Yes, the newer versions are more intuitive and usually have good commands, but it’s the time it takes to get everything set up again so you can really use it fast that frustrates me. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** AutoCAD helps streamline electrical plan creation, especially when I’m putting together permit-ready documentation. Being able to build and reuse block libraries, adjust and manipulate backgrounds, and customize sheet setups saves time and keeps things consistent from project to project. The newer automation features also cut down on repetitive tasks and improve drafting speed—once you get used to them. It really does work well for producing clean plans if you know drafting. Once you figure out what looks good, AutoCAD’s flexibility lets you carry your own style into all your plans so they have a standard, branded look. It’s a strong tool for electrical work since we don’t have as many elevation issues to deal with. And even when elevation or BIM comes into play, it still doesn’t document some things the way the old methods do. I make plans that can be understood in the old ways, while I’m constantly evolving them to reflect newer systems and a more modern look. For example, I still run three circuits in a conduit and don’t homerun every single circuit. I use curved connections between lights, too. I’ve seen a lot of newer drafters use straight lines for everything, including the home run, and while it’s technically fine, to me every plan is a piece of art. That’s what keeps it fresh for me every day I work, even after thousands of projects. ### 2. 4.4/5 **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Pranav Nithin R. | Controls Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 04, 2024 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** I’ve been using AutoCAD MEP for various projects and what stands out most to me is its intuitive design capabilities for both 2D and 3D modeling. It’s incredibly user-friendly, making it accessible even for those new to the software. The interface simplifies measurement taking, enhancing my productivity and the precision of my designs. This toolset has significantly improved the efficiency of my workflow in MEP designs, and I highly recommend it for its ease of use and comprehensive features. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** While AutoCAD MEP is a powerful tool for 3D modeling and design, I've encountered some challenges with software integration and customization. Its performance can sometimes lag, especially with complex models, and the learning curve can be steep for those new to CAD software. Additionally, I find the subscription model to be on the pricier side, which might not suit every budget. Despite these drawbacks, its comprehensive features for MEP professionals are unmatched, making it a valuable tool in the industry. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** AutoCAD MEP is solving the complexity of designing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems by offering a specialized toolset that enhances productivity and accuracy. It streamlines the drafting, detailing, and documentation processes, allowing for more efficient design and coordination of building systems. This benefits users by reducing errors, saving time, and facilitating better collaboration among team members, leading to improved project outcomes and cost savings. ### 3. AutoCAD MEP is a great 2D drafting and design solution...if you can afford it. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joel P. | Design Consultant, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 11, 2024 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** The specialized toolbars and shortcuts for mechanical, electrical and plumbing users are awesome! They are a huge time saver and cover most of my custom shortcuts I've developed over the years. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** In addition to the prohibitive cost, everyone on your design team must have the AutoCAD MEP add-ins. If one person doesn't, they won't be able to effectively/efficiently edit or update the drawings. There are work-arounds, but they take time. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** The specialized toolbars and shortcuts for mechanical, electrical and plumbing save me time everyday. ### 4. Time saving and relief **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mohammad N. | HVAC project manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 07, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Not like the normal Autocad, the MEP allowed me to more efficient in doing HVAC drawings, instead of doing standard line drawings, the duct routing and annotation is so amazing, my work for any shop drawing has went over 40% down. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** That is it not improving other areas as well as creating tables and custom create equipment annotations, their other software (Revit MEP) has this advantage. Else the loading time, by time it becomes very slow and any computer update can effect its stability **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Faster time in converting any single line diagram drawing into full shop drawings in matter of days, the other autocad you have to draw the airway ducts as line or squares and the elbows are horrible, the MEP helped me in this area. ### 5. User friendly tool for MEP design **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** subhair s. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 24, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** We use Autocad MEP for designing MEP drawings for kitchen layouts. One of the best things about AUTOCAD MEP is its user-friendly interface and easy shortcuts. The interesting thing about this software is we can able to customize its user interface, shortcut tools, and mouse gestures. Since keyboard shortcuts are the same as Autocad mechanical it makes it even easy to make drawing and reduces our design time. Their support team is always active and replies to our queries very quickly. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Very less tools are available for 3D design and using 3D commands little bit difficult. But am satisfied with its 2D design. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** We work in complete kitchen solutions in which we use AUTO CAD MEP for complete layout design as well as plumbing and electrical routing design. Using this software our design lead time becomes much less since it has advanced tools and an easy-go UI. One thing is very helpful because most AUTODESK products are in similar designs and have mostly the same keyboard shortcuts so that a new user can adapt to this software within a short span of time. ### 6. A great software for all your MEP 2D and 3D needs **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Architecture & Planning | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 28, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** The toolset and separate functions strictly for MEP is extremely useful for those who are not CAD strong. This has helped me onboard users who come from Revit knowledge and was a seamless integration and transition. As with AutoCAD, you are able to type commands which is a huge help to users along with the tooltip. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** The interface could improve to make it easier for users to navigate to. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** AutoCAD is solving many issues with usability for users who are not familiar with the program. Engineers find it easier to use for their 2D needs when laying out components. This benefits me by being able to make connections with Revit for the user to understand ### 7. Powerful MEP software from the autodesk family **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joshya T. | Civil Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 11, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Very little learning curve. Since it is part of Autodesk's product suite, people familiar with Autodesk products can easily become proficient with the software. AutoCAD MEP's seamless integration with other Autodesk products is a very useful feature, allowing professionals like architects, structural engineers, and others to collaborate effectively." **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Steep Learning Curve: AutoCAD MEP can be challenging for newcomers. AutoCAD MEP have stability issues, with occasional crashes or slow performance, which will be a problem when working with large projects. Since it is a resource-intensive software user needs to have a powerful computer, so this might not be good option for users with older hardware. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** AutoCAD MEP works really well with other Autodesk tools we use on our projects, making it easier for professionals like architects and structural engineers to work together smoothly. AutoCAD MEP makes it easier to do MEP design. It has tools and resources that are easy to use, which helps me work faster and make fewer mistakes. This saves me time and makes it less tiring to create detailed MEP systems. ### 8. Autocad MEP is versatile and can be by beginner to expert. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ruth Kimberly . | Data Management, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 04, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** I like how versatile AutoCAD MEP is. We were taught how to use this when I was still at college and up until now, I use it atleast once a week for my freelance work as an electrical designer. It can display 2d and 3d and can be really played with as there are a lot of free online tutorials on how to design using Autocad. For any problems or suggestions, they can be emailed right away. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** So far, so good. There are no flaws as long as you use a PC or laptop that has ram that could process and render your designs. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Autocad helps me lay out an electrical design with no struggles. Symbols commonly for engineering use are also built in, so it saves me time to finish my projects. ### 9. Good 3D Piping Design Tool **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Michael S. | Senior Design Technology Specialist, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 11, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** The large robust catalog for MEP design, specifically piping, allowing to design in 2D and cut 3D sections as well as adding items like check assemblies and pumps. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** That is doesn't work with Civil 3D as far as being able to bring content in and use in that software. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** We use MEP from Small Pump Station design since we can save time and cut the sections instead of drawing sections by hand. It also updates the sections when the design is updated. ### 10. AutoCAD MEP works **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Architecture & Planning | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 24, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It allows me to bring CAD into Revit and make changes as required. Since we are an A/E firm, having the extra MEP tools helps out our engineering side of things. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Seem clunky from an Architectural standpoint. However, I have been spoiled with Revit, so stepping back into any 2D drawing software seems a little clunky. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** If you are using it for Architectural drafting, it will seem clunky. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** I can bring in CAD files of site plans, I can find CADs of details and edit them before they come into Revit. I can pull square footage if needed and I can send contractors what they need. ### 11. Great experience in designing with AutoCAD **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 24, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** AutoCAD is a little complex designing software, but once you get used to it, it will be easier and UI has more functionalities for designing. MEP toolset is easier to integrate with AutoCAD and has a broader usage in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing designs and drafts. Implementation of AutoCAD MEP is quicker and easier. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Nothing much. I had great experience in using AutoCAD MEP **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** I used to do mechanical and electrical designs and it helped me in designing complex circuitry and has a wide range of symbol libraries. Moreover you can analyse your circuit for its efficiency too. In mechanical designs, we can lay designs for ducts, HVAC's and more piping lines and also has equipment libraries to follow these when documenting it. ### 12. Great experience and user friendly and time saving for MEP design **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kalachand G. | PL/SQL Developer, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 08, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** huge functionality available in it. and user interface is very easy andd nice. it works with other autodesk products seamlessly. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** when i start working with it it's bit challenging for me as a beginner. it Need high configuration computer. apart from that this very effective and great for MEP **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** building design and architecture. it's helpful for making construction documentation. proper 2d and 3d design that helpful for engineers and clients . ### 13. User friendly experience **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sparsh A. | Software Engineer II, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 13, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** AutoCad has variety of shortcut which gives the user the oppurtunity to get the work done in more effective nad efficient way. This experience helps implementing complex drawings. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Working on a big projects makes the file heavy which can be difficult to handle. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Before AutoCAD MEP, it was very difficult to draw complex diagrams using other softwares. But with AutoCAD and its intuitive features alongwith the cool plugins, it has become very convenient. ### 14. I have used in many project of refinery project’s control room **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ankur Maurya E. | Senior Piping Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 20, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Works smooth and easy to work .customer support .Number of features in software which helps to use during the use . **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** I have not seen any such issue so far , but need to improvement in the output drawing in auto dimension . **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** During design phase of the control bulldinv and staff quarters of refinery . ### 15. AutoCAD Review **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Design | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 09, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It's good to use AutoCAD in comparison with other software like Revit for instance in cases where you don't have a lot of information for backgrounds, existing conditions, etc. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** AutoCAD is not as strong of a tool as Revit in some projects where there is a lot of collaboration between disciplines, and a substantial amount of coordination is required. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** It's best to learn through a project instead of trying to learn with books. You learn how to use this software with practice. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** AutoCAD is really useful for projects of replacement of existing infrastruscture; since there is not a lot of need for detail in terms of existing system infrastructure. ### 16. AutoCAD MEP is a useful application for building services design. **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Vipin N. | BIM/Digital Delivery Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 16, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** User-friendly tools and commands. compatible with other AutoDesk applications. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** The lack of tools to create 3D pipes and objects is one of the drawbacks. Revit MEP has more advanced tools than AutoCAD MEP. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** mainly it helps in creating building services such as electrical conduits, Plumbing and HVAC ducts. ### 17. Excellent drifting software **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** DHRUV V. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 20, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Most effective tool for drafting purpose. Compared with other softwares it allows you demonstrate 2D drawing in concise manner.Commands are easy to understand and remember.Autodesk has nailed it. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** One Can not vefity assembly of particular product.You have to go with 3D in this case. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Draft drawing can help see the approximately product dimensions n with it's technical parameters.Also,maintaining all the drawing sheets in just one infinite sheet is amazing. ### 18. MEP review **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Naveen K. | Highway Design Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 31, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Well easy to use and will help in for good presentation and for easy understanding how the things looks in future when constructed the structure **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Bit slow when using the large size file and it's hanges a bit I find only this issues **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** To make easy understanding the client about the imegenation about our designs and for well presentation of the structure ### 19. AutoCAD Optimized for MEP **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Evan C. | Design Technician, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 03, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** AutoCAD MEP has most of the functionality of AutoCAD, but presented in a manner more straightforward for MEP designers to use. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** If you are expecting to seamlessly go from standard AutoCAD to MEP, change your mind. Things are not in the same place and some of the funcionalities from AutoCAD are not where you think they should be. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** We mostly use MEP to modify drawings we get from others, then bring those .dwgs into Revit. ### 20. One of the Critical software in MEP industry **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Swapnil P. | Project Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 04, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** This software is easy to use , will all the basic as well as advance features in it , freshers as well as seniors use these software . **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Nothing as such now , there user interface is also nice **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** In electrical engineering department , this is a major tool when it comes to MEP department , this is the basic tool which should know when it comes to MEP ### 21. One stop Application for MEP designers! **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jhon Earvin C. | Project Manager, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 16, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Autocad MEP can be integrated with other Autodesk products so it is easier to work with different construction trades. It is easy to use and it has vast library to work on. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** You need to check updates and reviews for better experience. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Collaboration and Integration with other system trades, increased my productivity and efficiency on electrical design and compliance with the international standard ### 22. AutoCAD MEP is helpful in creating plans for school **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Eillyne Joy C. | Technical Support Specialist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 15, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Best about this is the ease of use of the app **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** I think the 3D modelling since there are 3rd party apps now **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Creating basic plans that I can submit for school ### 23. MEP drawing effortless with autocad mep **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Automotive | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 05, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Autocad MEP provide a seemless and effortless user experience as a mechatronics engineer and part of industry design team it provided me a smooth experience in performing my drawing as per the standards **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Need to get some of the components externally **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Helping me in providing industry standard layouts for my industry ### 24. Mechanical Engineer **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** David O. | Fire Suppression Design , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 20, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** The most common to draw anything in autocad, such as pipe, electrical, and mostly i use the autocad in my work **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Sometimes some error can occur such as fatal erroe **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Autocad MEP help me to make system such as piping and electrical since this is benefit to me as a Fire Suppression Engineer ### 25. AutoCAD MEP ADVANTAGES **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** NIHAR B. | Sr . BIM (MEPF) Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 03, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** AutoCAD MEP is Most useful for the basic design and routing of MEPF services . **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** we cannot do coordination in CAD file within the MEPF services **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** we can do basic modelling and we can model seperately services ,AutoCAD is very useful to do 3D modelling in Revit ### 26. Advantage of AutoCad MEP **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shazeb K. | Designer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 02, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Unlimited commands in AutoCAD for each type of mep modelling **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Doesn't work better in terms of 3D no other issues occurred during use. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Able to design each and every micro details for batter output. ### 27. Great Software for Collaboration of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Construction. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Civil Engineering | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 23, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** One of the main features I liked about MEP is the Electrical Design applications you can use. You can create a circuit based on power panels, lighting panels, etc. Also, you can generate a panel schedule from the devices you place. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** This drawback is more or less my preference/opinion, but I would prefer a project manager like AutoCAD Electrical. There isn't anything wrong with the MEP project manager but I find the AutoCAD Electrical one more user friendly. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** AutoCAD MEP has helped us generate Cable Tray Layouts, Lighting Layouts, Device Location Layouts, and Panel Schedules efficiently. It also helps us see if we will run into anything when creating pathways for conduit, cable, etc. ### 28. Best software for drafting and documentation **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 25, 2019 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** This software have user friendly interface and easy to go tools. This software have better visualization for co ordination of MEP services. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** This require high configuration systems to run on. It has problem of lagging and somtimes crashes in middle of work. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** Fast drafting and documentation **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am using this application for drafting and documentation of mep services. It save construction time. ### 29. Unified platform **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Thiruprakash C. | 3D Technician , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 31, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** The software is very smooth. The tools are very easy to use. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Increase the graphics and the appearance of the interface l. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Building new infrastructure and database ### 30. Best UI & Essential tool for MEP design **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Subhair S. | Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 05, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Based on my experience, AutoCAD MEP has the best user-friendly interface, new users can easily get adapted to this software, and it has a complete set of tools for 2D drafting. One of the highlighted features is "GRID", Using this, we can able to track and draw lines easily; it is much more useful while 2D drawing. Using the Autocad MEP keyboard shortcut, we can able complete the design of the whole system quickly. The best part is its layer properties, which are very useful when we design a larger number of components. We can able to plan all the required dimensional parameters for the project precisely. We can able to edit dimensions and change the shape of the drawing easily. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** 3D modeling is not up to the mark in AutoCAD MEP. There are not many tools available for 3D modeling compared to 2D drafting. Otherwise, there are not many dislikes found in this tool. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** AutoCAD MEP helps us to plan and design the firefighting systems required for each floor in the building. We can able to design all the firefighting components like fire alarms, sprinklers, pipelines etc., wherever required on the floor. We can able to calculate the total number of each component required for the project, which helps us in the procurement of the product easily. we can able to create a detailed installation drawing of the system that helps our erection team for proper successful installation of the system quickly. ### 31. Design tool for drafting and expressing design of MEP **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ahmed Farhan P. | Facilities Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 05, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It is an application that gives user the ability to draft all mechanical electrical and plumbing aspects of a construction project and added tools for designing for say ducting can become very simple **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** The loading time of application startup is long, it consumes more time while drafting and rerendering layouts and also finding specifically the location, this make search very time consuming **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** It has some of the most versatile tools that help you in designing ducts, drainage lines plumbing network which is formulated on with calculations and flow rates. ### 32. Its an amazing experience in my professional career **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shah F. | MEP Construction Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 26, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Amazing tools ease my design and drafting **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** There is nothing i dislike about AutoCAD MEP **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Drafting and design ### 33. I use the model who was prepared by a professional to help my civil work **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Maher I. | Tendering Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 04, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It is very efficient and helpful in BIM modeling **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** a little bit complicated and not easy to use **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Intersection between MEP elements and civil elements ### 34. Tool picking advantage **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Civil Engineering | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 19, 2023 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Better than working in normal CAD since we can pick tools easily **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Solid modelling make me mad but it is the perfect platform for that too **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Can do modular coordination better compared to other tools ### 35. Advanced version of AutoCAD **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 05, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** AutoCAD MEP is a robust software application for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designers. It includes a complete set of tools for designing and documenting HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection, and other related services. Intelligent parametric components, mechanical ducting and piping, simple interface with other products, and real-time clash detection are some of the most useful aspects of AutoCAD MEP. Furthermore, its simplicity, collaboration capabilities, and flexibility make it a myriad and effective tool for MEP experts. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** The disadvantage of AutoCAD MEP is that it requires substantial hardware resources, a powerful computer, and an experienced user. Furthermore, some users may find the learning curve extremely high to utilize the functionality fully. Certain features have also been reported to be problematic, requiring extra attention to detail while using AutoCAD MEP. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** AutoCAD MEP is a software program that designs and records mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for buildings and other significant structures. It improves the accuracy and efficiency of the design process and gives real-time feedback, allowing adjustments to be made quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, AutoCAD MEP enables designers to swiftly create complex plans and drawings while fostering cooperation with other stakeholders. This decreases the possibility of mistakes and enables speedier project completion, benefiting everyone involved. ### 36. Revit and Cad Combo **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shubham Y. | Senior engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 07, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** The best thing about this software is we can set the routing preference like we do in the revit mep software. It holds some key features from the revit mep. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Trim of any 3d elements like pipe seems tricky sometimes. The process get lengthy or time consuming sometimes. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** I'm using it to generate 3D model, coordination, spool creation and creating part schedule purpose. ### 37. AutoCAD MEP helps you in drafting and designing building system **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mahesh A. | Senior BIM Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 27, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It helps in drafting and designing 2-D models very accurately with exact dimensions and services, with the help of which model can be fabricated in fabrication shops easily. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** User interface of it is a bit messy, unlikely revit it is a little bit complicated to do modelling on it and also it gets hang if the file size is big so it is a bit tough to use. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** When we are so sure about the fitting and accesorios to be used in modelling then we can easily use it by making an database and using in it . ### 38. AutoCAD MEP review **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rishabh B. | BIM Coordinator (MEP), Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 02, 2021 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It is a very good software for designing & drafting the services in 2D formats, where we can design our services with proper dimensions & proper formats. Z& it helps customer to meet his requirements. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** What I dislike about this software is that sometimes it takes little time to open some command & sometimes it lags a bit while working so it reduces the productivity some time. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** Yes, I will definitely recommend this software to my colleagues who are working in designing & who are in their learning phase to do something in the field of MEP or designing work. It is a good software which helps us to visualize & design the services. So definitely I will recommend this to all. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** there are multiple problems in day-to-day life that we are solving with this software in our designing firm to meet the customer expectation in the best possible way to meet their requirements for any project & design observation or changes. It helps us a lot to make a good bond with our customers. ### 39. Best essential software for mep **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** ASHISH M. | Assistant Manager, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 07, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It's very good and user friendly software for mep services. We can make 2-D and 3-D modeling software. Also we can do surface modeling in cad mep. Interface of cad mep is similar to normal auto cad. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Nothing is there to dislike but the surface modeling in cad mep is little difficult in compare to normal cad. Also we can make some easy changes in user interface of cad mep as like revit. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** For now we are making 3d modeling of 2 d drawing and sending the files to clients. Also created 2D and 3D pdf as per the client requirement. It's very good software to work in different layers. ### 40. AutoCAD MEP Review **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Anshul C. | Assistant Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 05, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** This software has the features of both Revit and AutoCAD fabrication. This software allows user to model services if real measures which are installed at real time construction. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Major drawback of the software is it doesn't has a work share platform. Also, sometimes file lacks when it is of large MB. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** This software has predefined data base to model the services with the specific fittings, families and material. We can change a particular type of branch at all places in one go. ### 41. Best of Autocad MEP **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** LAV P. | Senior Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 30, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Autocad Mep is best for the Mep service Modeling. AUTOCAD MEP provide us the actual sizes and with database management we can have actual pressure and gauge for the ductwork and pipework. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** This software is not user friendly it take alots of input before starting working and it have alots of unknown one with great knowledge as know. it give you alots of options which sometimes confusing. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am modeling 3D of a hospital before it will constructed as we have minimum number of clash and rework so this will reduce the overall project cost and the material waste is also reduced. ### 42. Top design & drafting application for MEPF professionals **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** MD KABEER S. | BIM ENGINEER (MEP), Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 20, 2021 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** - Engineers, drafters and designers widely use AutoCAD MEP. - Better be used to build 3D models from 2D plans. - Easy integration of third party tools & features. - Simplified interface for MEPF professionals. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** - Teams can't work on a single drawing. - Multiple users need to work on multiple files & super impose those files. - AutoCAD MEP can't generate real time schedule. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** Single point for data reference **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** - Allows seamless integration of features & tools for 360 integration, documentation & analysis. - Better features & scalability. - Enables better coordination between different stakeholders. ### 43. Easy to Use tool but Lacks 3D Visualisation **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Atharva P. | BIM Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 31, 2019 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** - Easy drafting tool for drawing creation - Simple to learn and use - Universally accepted as submission extension - Easy to Work for MEP components creation - Do not need to remember all methods exactly as the command prompt predicts **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** - 3D visualisation is quite difficult - Worksharing options not present - Cannot use predefined templates - Cannot give MEP connector properties **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** - Go for it if you need to design the systems quickly. - Final files are of small size in terms of memory. - Doesn't need much stronger computation power. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** - Used For designing MEP components better than normal Autocad - Do not need much training hence quite quick to implement - 2D extracted CADs can be easily used in other softwares as Revit - Compatibility with other software is very helpful ### 44. Automatic Computer Aided Design **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 11, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It helps to create more accuracy in designs. It increases productivity and reduce the errors with automated drafting parts. The interference detection of this software is also very good and accurate. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** It can damage drastically. It hangs the work after using for a long time. It expensive costs is very high. It needs high computer processing and high speed internet services. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** It helps to create the model with accurate dimensions and proper formats in 2 d drawings.Interface of this software is very similar to autocad. We can do surface modelling in this software. ### 45. AutoCAD MEP : Most used software by MEP professionals. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 12, 2019 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** AutoCAD MEP is a widely used software to create HVAC and other mechanical systems in BIM industry. It makes the modelling process quite easier and accurate with the help of various commands. The great advantage of using AutoCAD MEP it is a part of AutoCAD so you can directly convert the 2D CAD's into 3D without any further imports. Also it can be shared to various 3D platforms. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** 3D modelling process as compared to Revit takes time in AutoCAD MEP. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** AutoCAD MEP is best platform to convert your 2D MEP drawings to 3D. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** I have created many 3D HVAC models using the 2D CAD in AutoCAD MEP which I found was a less cumbersome task than modelling in other softwares. As it AutoCAD shared platform it is quite easy to work in it from 2D and exporting it to other software is also quite easy. ### 46. AUTOCAD REVIEW FROM AN ELECTRICAL MODELLER **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shahzeb A. | ELECTRICAL MEP MODELLER, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 12, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** It helps in designing the 2D and 3D drawings. Interference is user-friendly and easy to use. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** In AUTOCAD, since it is a very basic application, it takes more time than other advanced software would like if it is improved a bit. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am designing electrical layouts of petrol pumps through AUTOCAD and preparing sheets for submissions. ### 47. Productivity booster Software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Design | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 15, 2021 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** The best part of this software is that it autosaves our work. We can easily find various commands using different ribbons., Also, the MEP- workspaces has individual palettes that can reduce our work time **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** Layers are complicated to set. sometimes we face problems during scaling(unit setting) Also, an electrical-related component is missing in the library, which should update **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** Our firm works on MEP projects there, we can use this software which is very helpful to design and visualize projects as per the Client's Requirements. This software helps to design and modify the routing of electrical components very quickly. ### 48. Overall Impression **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Benny H. | Senior Project Manager, Land Development, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 13, 2022 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** User freindly interface and can get a lot out of the software. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** loading time is too long, hope this can be improved as time goes. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** variety of applications to asisst in day to day works. ### 49. its a very good software for BIM modelers to do modelling of a bim model of HVAC & Plumbing. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 12, 2019 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Very useful to do modelling of multiple trades like electrical, plumbing and HVAC. you can see the whole 3d model create by you in it. you can also engage your 3d model in multiple software like Navisworks and revit. you can do clash coordination by using this software as well. it is the best software by Autodesk for modeling like Revit. it is having an Autocad interface but you can insert Xref as well as other formats of files in it. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** This software has nothing to have a dislike but personally, I feel that there should be a cloud-based platform where I can save my model and make a central file of it so that everyone can access it from anywhere. it will reduce onsite errors and the site person can get real-time updates of the model. **Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:** The interface of the software is very good just like AutoCAD software you will feel like you are using the AutoCAD software. very good for creating 3d models of design drawings of multiple trades. you can go for it if you want to create 3d models effectively. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** you can create 3d model of your design drawings and make some families by using this software. you can compare xref by using this software. create blocks and insert them in the model. provide multiple types of annotation to a large drawing. ### 50. Autocad Mep is a software in which we can create a 2D or 3D models of various things. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Civil Engineering | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 14, 2021 **What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?** Its a userfriendly software in which we can easily make models and it also has many features like create similar, block, layers, etc. so by these features we can easily make 2D and 3D drawings. Also, it has a backup feature that helps us to recover the models or drawings if the file got fetal. **What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?** In this software we are not able to align two entities. Also, it doesn't have syncorinazation feature. Due to this only one user can work at one time. **What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?** I'm producing the 3D models of BIM services and basically it consists of ducting 3D models, electrical cable trunking, containments, drainage pipeworks 3D model and water supply pipeworks 3D model. ## 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?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-23+19%3A02%3A27+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=eebae4f5-15cb-4156-b7d1-c65cf3dd7af4&secure%5Btoken%5D=987527a75510f83058e8b7e50028801e8dfd00f5494ee266dabdfbc0f5a843bc&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)