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AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
(202)
4.3 out of 5
AutoCAD MEP
By Autodesk
Revit MEP
Revit MEP
(200)
4.6 out of 5
Revit MEP
By Autodesk
At a Glance
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Star Rating
(202)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$790 Quarterly
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Revit MEP
Revit MEP
Star Rating
(200)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that AutoCAD MEP excels in "Drawing" with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for detailed drafting tasks, while Revit MEP, with a score of 8.8, is slightly behind but still offers robust drawing capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Revit MEP shines in "3D" modeling with a score of 9.0, providing superior visualization and design flexibility compared to AutoCAD MEP's score of 8.2, which some users find limiting for complex projects.
  • G2 users highlight that AutoCAD MEP's "Dynamic Updating" feature, scoring 7.9, can be less intuitive than Revit MEP's higher score of 8.4, which allows for more seamless updates across collaborative projects.
  • Users on G2 report that Revit MEP's "Clash Detection" feature, rated at 8.4, is more effective in identifying design conflicts than AutoCAD MEP's score of 7.7, leading to fewer issues during the construction phase.
  • Reviewers say that AutoCAD MEP's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 7.5, which some find cumbersome, while Revit MEP's score of 8.1 indicates a more user-friendly installation process, making it easier for new users to get started.
  • Users report that both products have strong "Quality of Support," but Revit MEP, with a score of 8.7, is often praised for more responsive customer service compared to AutoCAD MEP's score of 8.3, which some users feel could improve.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD MEP
Quarterly
$790
Quarterly
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Revit MEP
No pricing available
Free Trial
AutoCAD MEP
Free Trial is available
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No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
166
9.1
148
Ease of Use
8.3
167
8.7
149
Ease of Setup
7.5
35
8.1
30
Ease of Admin
7.6
33
8.2
30
Quality of Support
8.3
160
8.7
147
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
32
8.4
29
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
163
8.8
150
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
1,172
Not enough data
Design
8.4
94
Not enough data
8.0
91
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.4
92
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
91
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
Construction
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
7.7
84
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
MEPHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.3
821
8.6
1,263
Design
8.5
92
8.8
143
8.2
92
9.0
142
8.2
92
8.7
143
8.6
94
8.4
138
7.7
87
8.4
142
Work
8.5
94
8.8
144
9.0
95
8.8
144
7.9
88
8.4
138
7.8
87
8.4
129
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Revit MEP
Revit MEP
AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP are categorized as MEP
Unique Categories
AutoCAD MEP
Revit MEP
Revit MEP has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.8%
Revit MEP
Revit MEP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
51.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.8%
Reviewers' Industry
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Construction
21.5%
Design
17.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Architecture & Planning
11.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.7%
Other
27.4%
Revit MEP
Revit MEP
Design
27.4%
Construction
25.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Architecture & Planning
9.5%
Other
17.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel M.
DM
Daniel M.
Verified User in Construction

It's still AutoCAD. You still have all the AutoCAD tools available, it still functions like AutoCAD. It has lots of specialized tools for drawing ductwork, electrical conduit and circuiting.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

i have faced some troubles while working in plumbing (drainage part) . issues with fittings and you cant do spooling process as like fabrication and no so good with shop drawing too overall it is good software but some modification is needed

Revit MEP
Revit MEP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nagabhushan S.
NS
Nagabhushan S.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

The software is just amazing. User interference is good and simple.. gives a clear view on what height the plumbing pipes and hvac duct system are placed.. The software is best used to check the co-ordinated drawing between the other services and it helps...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Muhammed S.
MS
Muhammed S.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Till now i haven't any dislikes about revit mep,my only dislike is till now in my country there's not sufficient interesting for this big solution program.

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Discussions
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP Discussions
How I can manage layout
1 comment
Nasir K.
NK
Yes you can manage layout by views/view port/scale settings.Read more
What is MEP in AutoCAD?
1 comment
Anshul C.
AC
The phrase "Mechanical electrical plumbing" refers to the systems within a building that involve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components. These are...Read more
What is the difference between AutoCAD and Autocad MEP?
1 comment
Joel P.
JP
AutoCAD MEP add special custom toolbars and shortcuts that are useful for mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers/drafters. It's basically AutoCAD...Read more
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Revit MEP
Revit MEP Discussions
Are you working to combine Revit MEP and Navisworks?
4 comments
Nasir K.
NK
It's important to learn naviswork with revit for better coordination experience and perfection. Read more
How do I streamline the engineering design process with Revit?
1 comment
MG
You can find a full list of Revit MEP's features here: https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/features. A lot of these features such as work sharing and...Read more
Why does my Revit freezes everytime I export views to nwc?
1 comment
Nasir K.
NK
Most probably it's because of device configuration or corrupted file..Read more
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