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    Overview
    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

    Vectorworks Architect

    N/AN/AVectorworks Architect allows users to sketch, model, and document in a fully integrated workflow with a design-centric BIM solution. The solution supports 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and visualization tools, and is built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency.

    $153

    per month

    Pricing
    AutoCADVectorworks Architect
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $245
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $1975
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $5925
    3 years per user
    Annual Subscription
    $127.50
    per month per user
    Monthly Subscription
    $153
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AutoCADVectorworks Architect
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details$153/M: 2 GB of cloud storage, Basic tech support, Immediate access to new versions $128/M: $1530 billed annually | Save $306 over the monthly plan, 2 GB of cloud storage, Basic tech support, Immediate access to new versions
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    Features
    AutoCADVectorworks Architect
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of AutoCAD and Vectorworks Architect
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    6.1
    3 Ratings
    Vectorworks Architect
    -
    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
    AutoCADVectorworks Architect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.4
    (84 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)