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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AutoCAD

    Score7.9 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

    Revit

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AAutodesk’s Revit is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) tool. It enables architectural, MEP, structural, and engineering design, and provides analysis to support iterative workflows

    $350

    per month

    Pricing
    AutoCADRevit
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $245
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $1975
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $5925
    3 years per user
    Monthly
    $350
    per month
    1-Year
    $2805
    per year
    3-Year
    $8415
    per 3 years
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    Pricing Offerings
    AutoCADRevit
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing available for monthly, annual, or 3-year subscriptions. Longer subscriptions offer greater discounts.
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    AutoCADRevit
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
    Chose AutoCAD
    I use Revit far more than I use AutoCAD. AutoCAD is great for simple linework, but even then I will often create the lines in Revit and then export to AutoCAD for final touches and printing. AutoCAD is a bit easier for large-format prints, which is why I almost always end up …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is easy to operate for small to medium sized projects whereas Revit requires more knowledge to operate and design floor plans.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is an industry-standard, and there are no alternatives. Revit is used more often for 3D modeling and document set production, Rhino and SketchUp are used more often for conceptual studies. AutoCAD still has a place in our workflow for drawing details, file conversion, …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    Much easier to use then Revit, but much more simple.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    I think that AutoCAD is much better than all 3 of these programs when outputting 2D drawings and constructions set drawings, but Rhino and Revit are both better for 3D outputs. Revit is a little bit more confined in what you are able to actually design and gives a less original …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    The main difference is that AutoCAD is a general computer-aided design and drafting software used to create precise 2D and 3D drawings, and Revit is software for BIM with tools to create intelligent 3D models of buildings, which can then be used to produce construction …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is the old industry standard that likely will disappear from use someday but somehow manages relevancy in certain isolated use-cases. It is incredibly likely that Revit (BIM) will supplant it entirely in the long run.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD was designed to model anything from the tiniest screw to an entire factory and everything in between. It worked great in its day but Revit is made for construction and has many advantages over AutoCAD because of this.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    When it comes to comparing AutoCAD to Revit, it's like trying to compare an apple to an Orange. While both are a design type of product, they are on different levels, with each having better strengths over the other. There is endless customizability for AutoCAD, while Revit is …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    From my experience, AutoCAD is the premier software for CAD services. If you are required to use BIM products in combination with CAD it is easily interfaced with Revit where some of the other software companies do not offer both CAS and BIM. As a CAD software alone it is the …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD & Revit are both sold from the same company Autodesk. Revit comes from the point of view of providing powerful tools to create a three-dimensional model where you can extract two-dimensional drawings. AutoCAD, on the other hand, focuses more on providing powerful tools …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    Revit is another (separate) AutoCAD (AutoDesk) product that we also use. It is not as widely-used as AutoCAD and has some capabilities and different uses. As a result, it's like starting over again and while its possible for an existing AutoCAD user to get up to speed with it …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    Revit is the 3D modeling portion of AutoCAD. AutoCAD is great for 2D drafting and designing. AutoCAD is great for 2D because it analyzes each floor thoroughly.I believe 2D gives more of a detailed idea of what the design of the building and each floor is supposed to look like.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    As we all know that AutoCAD is a basic Drafting software used to drawing all of 2D object so all above softwares mentioned as as used as 2nd one after developing the plan on AutoCAD. So I do prepare plans on AutoCAD and develops them on above software. So basically my first …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    for the developing of 2d drawings AutoCAD is more suitable than other software due to its very easy and understandable user interface. besides that, due to the orientation of the software to 2d drawings, the library of commands is better structured and organized, making the …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    This is the most primitive application in the field of design and drafting hence it has the simplest workflow system. It is quite easy to comprehend the processes for any user hence they can access the mistakes easily. Man-to-machine interaction of this software is best among …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    It's the best solution for a 2D drawing. Much easier to create 2D plans when you [don't] need to create 3D components. Stable and Functional. Easy to use and remember. All commands are located where they make the best sense. Various access [to] commands is awesome!!! You can …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is superior to the other two software in means of multi format compatibility and ability to save to previous versions.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is more complete and offers more resources in general besides the great majority of professionals in the market using it, which facilitates the transfer of files between teams without any problem and the learning of the software that remains very similar in years. It …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    We have always used AutoCAD for 2D drafting. AutoCAD LT is great for working on 2D projects, especially in the field. We do need full AutoCAD on the workstations to interface with point cloud and support 3D modeling programs.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is honestly inferior to these products, given their ability to model complex geometries and generate automatic drawings. AutoCAD is the older generation of drafting software, and while still useful, is becoming less and less the go-to software to begin an architectural …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD has a more user-friendly approach to drawing, and the interface is easy to use and is understandable. BricsCAD is an exact replica of AutoCAD in terms of user commands, however, it is cheaper to license. The industry that we work in, though, expects a certain file type …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    Modeling 2D structures in AutoCAD is more straight forward and easier to start with than other products above, and online tutorials of AutoCAD are everywhere.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is one of the original go-to programs for construction documents. It is great when you're using it in the right application. Our company does a lot of smaller tenant renovations in our city so using AutoCAD allows us to produce a high volume of quality drawings to be …
    Incentivized
    Autodesk
    Chose Revit
    Revit has more features in compare to another software like AutoCAD. The more features get you more flexibility in your work and impact your time management. The more you do in less time and the more your quality with this software. So I think Revit is going in a good direction.
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit is a more creative tool compared to others software like AutoCAD. More people can work simultaneously on Revit files but in AutoCAD only 1 person can work on 1 file. File management of Revit is good whereas in AutoCAD multiple AutoCAD files are created for the same 1 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    This is because Revit is easier to work with than AutoCAD and can easily draw a 3D model from Revit. Also, Revit can do more work than AutoCAD.
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit is easy to operate and involves various families for different disciplines. It also involves one single model where different users can open, work, and synchronize at the same time, making collaboration easy. Also, users can view other disciplines in the same model making …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    There are really no competitors to Revit for large complex building projects. It is essentially an industry standard, and we would not be able to complete our work or collaborate with our consultants effectively if we did not use Revit. AutoCAD is still used in the office for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit, like AutoCAD, is the most straight forward, intuitive of the BIM software available in today's market. It is widely excepted at a norm and is the most universally used in the engineering trades that we work with. As our clients start to demand that their projects are …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    AutoCAD was great back in the day but had such a wide range of uses. Revit is based in construction and runs better for that function because of it. If I was to have to switch back to AutoCAD I cannot imagine how much more time I would have to spend in order to produce the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit brings collaboration to projects on a whole other level never seen in AutoCAD. Revit allows not only another live perspective of projects but also a huge advantage in simultaneous user production of drawings.
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    AutoCAD, MicroStation. These are both good programs but they are limited to two dimensions for the most part and I choose to use Revit for its ease in working in 3D, annotation, and organization. If you are looking to have a consistent good-looking set of drawings in 2D or 3D, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit is the fancier version of AutoCAD. It has more features and is much better for fully integrated 3D modeling.
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit is used primarily for creation of contract documents and documents that need to be used to build in the field. Sketch Up is great for a quick concept sketch, but lacks the details that Revit has which are needed to construct. AutoCAD is a great tool for details as well, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    AutoCAD is great but it does not create sections and elevations while designing in 2D.
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit like AutoCAD can produce both a 3d model & 2 dimensional drawings such as plans, elevations & sections which are required for any design project to be communicated on paper for construction. But unlike AutoCAD, Revit's focus is to build a 3d model that contain smart …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit has become an essential part of any design project by facilitating smarter, faster, stronger designs that make economic sense while reducing environmental impact. BIM provides support every step of the way from design and visualization, to simulation and construction. The …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit is my number one program for design and construction and works well with Navisworks. I use Navisworks along with Revit to clash the different systems within the building to make sure ducts and beams are not conflicting in the field. Revit exports smoothly to various …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    revit is an architecture designed software, previously (and some still do) architects and offices relied on the use of AutoCAD to create projects but that is a software for engineering \, and there is where revit has no other competitor. It has all the tools to make the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Fabrication is slow and takes more manpower to work because it has more manual work compare to Revit. Fabrication and Revit can be used for the same work but Revit will do it faster and real-time syncing method make it easy to work for multiple people and in Fabrication, areas …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    I'd say the advantages on the side of Revit is
    • Huge demand in the market
    • strong development platform (lots of add-ins),
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Autodesk Revit is more user-friendly than the mentioned software and is easy to create a custom family within the software. Multiple users can work at the same time in Revit, as with the other software mentioned, each user has to work on a separate file. Faster workflow and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit is one of the most powerful tools in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Field. It is outmatched by none. There is definitely a learning curve, and it cannot be picked up by an average employee and learned without formal training. Revit can do more on the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    The choice fell on Revit because as an artist, it was important for me to make a 3D design, without delving into the project documentation.
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    As I stated previously, it's hard to come up with a competitor for Revit. Revit was developed by Charles River Software back in 1997 and was bought by Autodesk in 2002. It's only real competition is with Bentley Systems or Tekla. Bently is just not used by the industry and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    Revit provides much more coordination between trades and the architects. Provides a better picture of how the designs are actually going to be constructed.
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    We select Revit when required for projects. If ARCHICAD or other BIM software is needed, we use those. I personally prefer ARCHICAD for architectural design, but it depends on clients and projects which tools are being used.

    Revit is a decent product, although innovation has …
    Incentivized
    Chose Revit
    I think it is the future. I think Augmented reality will be a plus value in Revit when it will be used by architects (it is starting slowly).
    Incentivized
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    Features
    AutoCADRevit
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of AutoCAD and Revit
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    6.1
    3 Ratings
    Revit
    -
    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
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of AutoCAD and Revit
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Revit
    6.7
    5 Ratings
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings6.74 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings6.74 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings6.34 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings6.54 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings6.95 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings6.13 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of AutoCAD and Revit
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Revit
    7.2
    4 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.64 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.43 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.43 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of AutoCAD and Revit
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Revit
    6.6
    4 Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.64 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of AutoCAD and Revit
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Revit
    8.6
    8 Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings4.46 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of AutoCAD and Revit
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Revit
    7.3
    47 Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings8.345 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings7.040 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings5.028 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings8.019 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings6.015 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings10.040 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings7.021 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings7.039 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings9.044 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings3.816 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings7.519 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings7.26 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings6.75 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings7.57 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of AutoCAD and Revit
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Revit
    8.2
    34 Ratings
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings7.734 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings5.527 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings8.020 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings10.021 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings10.015 Ratings
    User Ratings
    AutoCADRevit
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (84 ratings)
    8.7
    (49 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    6.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (13 ratings)
    7.0
    (8 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)