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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AutoCAD

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AAutoCAD is a CAD product from Autodesk. It allows designers to work in 2D and 3D, and is available on Windows and Mac, but with extensive online collaboration tools.

    $245

    per month

    Civil 3D

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AAutodesk's Civil 3D is a computer aided design (CAD) application designed to support a variety of civil infrastructure projects including rail, roads and highways, land development, airports, drainage, storm and sanitary, and civil structures.

    $335

    per month

    Pricing
    AutoCADCivil 3D
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $245
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $1975
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $5925
    3 years per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AutoCADCivil 3D
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Can be licensed monthly ($305), Annually ($2,430), or every 3 years ($6,560).Available free for one year on a student license.
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    AutoCADCivil 3D
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD was chosen for its versatility, customisation and compatibility. AutoCAD is a highly versatile software used across various industries, including civil engineering. It's known for its precise drafting and drawing capabilities. It allows for extensive customization …
    Incentivized
    Autodesk
    Chose Civil 3D
    As mentioned before, using Civil3D got its own pros such as creating different profiles that are interactive such if you change any level, the profile will be updated automatically while in AutoCAD you will suffer by updating them manually. In addition, creating models that …
    Incentivized
    Chose Civil 3D
    The products I have used are not on the list. This includes Civil Designer and Model Maker. Autodesk Civil 3D is an all-in-one software. The design and drawings can be completed together on the same software. Results are updated automatically when changes are made without …
    Incentivized
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Features
    AutoCADCivil 3D
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    6.1
    3 Ratings
    Autodesk Civil 3D
    -
    Ratings
    3D Modeling6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    2D Drafting9.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization5.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design4.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing5.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design5.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation7.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions8.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    AutoCADCivil 3D
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (84 ratings)
    9.7
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (13 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)