Compare AutoCAD LT and Autodesk Fusion 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
AutoCAD LT
Star Rating
(267)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansAutodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(493)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD LT excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for those focused on 2D drafting, while Autodesk Fusion shines in "Modeling" with a score of 9.2, appealing to users who require robust 3D modeling tools.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD LT's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.9, indicating a straightforward installation process, whereas Autodesk Fusion also matches this score, suggesting both products are user-friendly from the start.
- G2 users highlight that Autodesk Fusion offers superior "Rendering" tools with a score of 8.8, which is significantly higher than AutoCAD LT's score of 6.1, making Fusion a better option for users needing high-quality visual outputs.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD LT has a strong "File Support" system, particularly with STL compatibility rated at 9.0, which is crucial for users working with 3D printing, while Autodesk Fusion also performs well but does not surpass this rating.
- Reviewers say that Autodesk Fusion's "CNC Programming" features, particularly "CNC Workflows" rated at 8.7, provide a more comprehensive solution for users involved in manufacturing processes compared to AutoCAD LT's offerings.
- Users report that both products have similar "Quality of Support" ratings, with AutoCAD LT at 8.2 and Autodesk Fusion at 8.4, indicating that users can expect reliable assistance regardless of their choice.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD LT
2 Year Subscription
$760
every 2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- Enhanced 1-on-1 technical support by phone or chat
- Includes AutoCAD mobile app
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension - Subscription
$1,465.00
1 Subscription Per Year
Unlock advanced CAM capabilities, including 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
- Automate manufacturing workflows: remove repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and shorten the time to go from design to manufactured parts.
- Advanced tools to make better use of your machines, improve the quality and consistency of production, and increase profit margins.
Free Trial
AutoCAD LT
Free Trial is available
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
230
8.8
424
Ease of Use
8.5
231
8.6
428
Ease of Setup
8.9
41
8.7
93
Ease of Admin
8.6
36
8.5
53
Quality of Support
8.2
196
8.4
371
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
37
8.8
54
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
225
9.0
420
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
8.8
138
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
8.4
124
Machining
Not enough data
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
8.7
131
Design
9.5
128
9.0
85
7.0
93
9.2
85
7.2
102
9.0
85
6.1
83
8.6
83
Edit
8.8
126
8.3
83
7.6
90
8.6
81
7.9
107
8.8
81
8.3
109
8.7
76
Collaboration
8.7
118
7.9
75
8.4
105
7.8
81
8.1
103
8.2
79
Library
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
CAD
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
19
Data
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Logistics
Not enough data
8.5
24
File Support
Not enough data
9.0
172
Not enough data
8.7
97
Not enough data
8.7
139
File Editing
Not enough data
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.6
168
Software Integrations
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
9.1
162
Software Type
Not enough data
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.9
167
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Options
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
9.2
111
Not enough data
7.9
72
Not enough data
8.4
100
Tools
Not enough data
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
9.2
108
Design
Not enough data
8.8
110
Design
Not enough data
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Tools
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
8.8
32
Library
Not enough data
8.3
30
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Customization
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Design
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.6
106
Tools
Not enough data
7.2
61
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.1
71
Work
Not enough data
8.0
64
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Environment
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
9.0
100
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD LT and Autodesk Fusion are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD LT has no unique categories
Autodesk Fusion is categorized as CAD Viewers, 3D Printing, CAD Data Exchange, CAD Libraries, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), PCB Design, and Simulation and Test Suite
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD LT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Autodesk Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
20.1%
Construction
12.0%
Civil Engineering
11.6%
Design
10.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.1%
Other
37.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.2%
Design
14.3%
Automotive
8.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
52.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
AutoCAD LT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sara W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
AutoCAD LT is very efficient within its capabilities. This 2D-only software enables the user to produce construction drawings without all the bells and whistles (and complications) of using 3D modeling softwares. AutoCAD LT maintains all the tools and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Joshua B.
Verified User in Construction
I found myself running into a lot of obstacles with the software when trying to open/edit/view any AutoCAD files that had any GIS objects built in at all. Also, I could not find any ability to do even minor 3d points with elevations for civil work. For this...
Autodesk Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kenny C.
Verified User in Design
Fusion 360 is a great 3D solid modeler and advanced TSpline surface modeler that offers fantastic usability and performance. The software runs on Mac or Windows which is nice for a mixed environment. Fusion 360 also supports just about any CAD data out...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
Sara W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
AutoCAD LT is very efficient within its capabilities. This 2D-only software enables the user to produce construction drawings without all the bells and whistles (and complications) of using 3D modeling softwares. AutoCAD LT maintains all the tools and...
Kenny C.
Verified User in Design
Fusion 360 is a great 3D solid modeler and advanced TSpline surface modeler that offers fantastic usability and performance. The software runs on Mac or Windows which is nice for a mixed environment. Fusion 360 also supports just about any CAD data out...
Joshua B.
Verified User in Construction
I found myself running into a lot of obstacles with the software when trying to open/edit/view any AutoCAD files that had any GIS objects built in at all. Also, I could not find any ability to do even minor 3d points with elevations for civil work. For this...
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
Discussions
Is AutoCAD LT free?
3 comments
RP
Unless you have an student version, it is not free.Read more
Would it be possible to create and save symbols in AutoCAD?
2 comments
RP
Yes, them as blocks.Read more
What do I need to run Fusion 360?
2 comments
KZ
If this helps, below is listed what I'm currently running. I have no trouble with my computer not keeping up. The only occasional issue is with a large file...Read more
Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?
2 comments
KZ
I don't find that I need them. I've used some of the credits I have for cloud simulation computing, but it's just as easy to run a simulation using local...Read more
Looking for RS232 terminal software
1 comment
NP
The link provided appears to be a URL for an Autodesk Fusion 360 app or extension. It includes details such as the app's ID, language, and operating system...Read more
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