Compare AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$760 every 2 years
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,802)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansAutoCAD LT
Star Rating
(269)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.4, while AutoCAD LT closely follows with a score of 9.5, indicating both products are strong in this area, but AutoCAD offers more advanced features for complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Modeling" capabilities score 8.0, significantly higher than AutoCAD LT's 7.0, suggesting that users looking for robust modeling tools may prefer AutoCAD for its enhanced functionality.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, provides a more seamless experience compared to AutoCAD LT, which lacks this advanced capability, making AutoCAD a better choice for projects requiring real-time updates.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality scores 8.7, slightly lower than AutoCAD LT's 8.8, indicating that while AutoCAD LT may have a slight edge in this area, AutoCAD's overall versatility compensates for it.
- Reviewers say that AutoCAD's "Clash Detection" feature, rated at 7.7, is a critical tool for construction projects, whereas AutoCAD LT does not offer this feature, making AutoCAD the preferred option for users needing comprehensive construction analysis.
- Users report that both products have similar ratings for "Quality of Support" at 8.2, but AutoCAD's broader feature set may lead to more complex support needs, which could be a consideration for users who anticipate requiring assistance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
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
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
AutoCAD LT
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,500
8.6
232
Ease of Use
8.3
1,505
8.5
233
Ease of Setup
8.1
262
8.8
43
Ease of Admin
7.9
198
8.6
36
Quality of Support
8.2
1,349
8.2
198
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
196
8.7
37
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,477
7.2
227
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.4
466
Not enough data
Design
8.4
402
Not enough data
7.3
370
Not enough data
9.2
408
Not enough data
8.8
399
Not enough data
8.2
363
Not enough data
8.3
188
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.8
356
Not enough data
8.9
409
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
8.7
387
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
359
Not enough data
8.2
349
Not enough data
7.5
329
Not enough data
8.1
178
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
9.4
464
9.5
130
8.0
441
6.9
95
8.2
443
7.1
104
7.4
397
6.0
85
Edit
8.7
457
8.9
128
8.2
409
7.5
92
8.4
454
7.8
109
8.4
429
8.3
111
Collaboration
8.6
447
8.7
120
8.6
432
8.3
107
8.4
415
8.1
105
Data Management
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
AutoCAD LT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
AutoCAD LT
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
22.7%
Civil Engineering
10.6%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Architecture & Planning
20.3%
Construction
11.9%
Civil Engineering
11.5%
Design
10.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.0%
Other
37.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
AutoCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
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...
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
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...
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
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...
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
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What is new with the subscription release of AutoCAD® 2019?
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Would it be possible to create and save symbols in AutoCAD?
2 comments
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Yes, them as blocks.Read more
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