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At a Glance
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,796)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
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Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Star Rating
(302)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" and "Editing" capabilities, both scoring a perfect 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work. In contrast, Civil 3D also performs well in these areas but does not surpass AutoCAD's ratings.
  • Reviewers mention that Civil 3D shines in "Grading" and "Earthwork" functionalities, with scores of 8.9 and 9.1 respectively, which are crucial for civil engineering projects. AutoCAD, while strong, does not offer the same level of specialized tools for these tasks.
  • G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.3, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to Civil 3D's lower score of 7.4. This suggests that AutoCAD may be a better option for those new to design software.
  • Users on G2 report that Civil 3D's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.8, allows for real-time changes in design, which is particularly beneficial for collaborative projects. AutoCAD's score of 8.4 in this area indicates it is slightly less efficient in this regard.
  • Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, which is higher than Civil 3D's 7.4. This could be a deciding factor for users who prioritize customer service and support when choosing software.
  • Users say that Civil 3D's "File Import/Export" capabilities are rated at 9.1, outperforming AutoCAD's 8.8, making it a better choice for projects that require extensive data sharing and collaboration across different platforms.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
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Civil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
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Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,494
8.6
248
Ease of Use
8.3
1,499
7.4
248
Ease of Setup
8.1
255
6.4
66
Ease of Admin
7.9
197
6.4
58
Quality of Support
8.2
1,343
7.4
216
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
7.5
57
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,471
8.2
247
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
5,032
8.8
308
Design
8.4
399
8.6
39
7.4
367
8.2
35
9.2
405
9.2
38
8.8
396
8.8
38
8.2
361
Feature Not Available
8.3
185
8.8
15
Collaboration
7.9
353
8.4
35
8.9
406
9.1
39
8.7
400
8.9
38
8.7
384
Feature Not Available
Construction
8.4
356
Feature Not Available
8.2
347
Feature Not Available
7.5
327
Feature Not Available
8.1
176
8.9
16
7.9
170
9.1
15
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Civil Engineering DesignHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.2
961
Plan
Not enough data
8.4
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
111
Not enough data
7.6
102
Design
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
7.4
81
Not enough data
9.1
115
Not enough data
8.8
115
Construction
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.4
33
Engineering
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.8
55
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.4
4,747
Not enough data
Design
9.4
460
Not enough data
8.1
437
Not enough data
8.2
440
Not enough data
7.4
394
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
453
Not enough data
8.2
406
Not enough data
8.4
450
Not enough data
8.4
425
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
443
Not enough data
8.6
428
Not enough data
8.4
411
Not enough data
8.4
359
Not enough data
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
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
AutoCAD and Civil 3D are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Civil 3D
Civil 3D is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.1%
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.6%
Reviewers' Industry
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Architecture & Planning
22.7%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Civil Engineering
63.8%
Construction
5.9%
Government Administration
4.2%
Utilities
3.8%
Architecture & Planning
3.5%
Other
18.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MV
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
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
GA
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

There is a lot of clunkiness involved in drawing using "smart" objects that have attributes. Putting together schedule tables or other such takeoffs can be quite difficult and require a large amount of training. The BIM features of this software are a huge...

Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
GB
Gary B.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

The program is very intuitive meaning buttons and ocmmands make sense. There are usually multiple ways to do a task and when I can't figure out something, usually a quick search online will net an an easy to apply answer. The problem is generally a lack...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Trey G.
TG
Trey G.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

Not enough characters, not much I like about the software. The surfaces are cumbersome and are difficult to use, especially when doing earthwork. No tool to use dview twist easier. No reason to use UCS if in Civil/Survey business except for very special...

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Discussions
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 comments
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SY
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 comments
Zuki M.
ZM
Photorealistic rendering techniques in AutoCAD are a way to create realistic images of 3D models. These techniques use lighting, material, and rendering...Read more
What is new with the subscription release of AutoCAD® 2019?
2 comments
Tushar  M.
TM
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Civil 3D
Civil 3D Discussions
Is Civil 3d free for students?
2 comments
carlos l.
CL
Civil 3d ofrece un año gratuito a los estudiantes que se puede refrendar presentando la documentaciòn que acredite que sigues estudiando.Read more
Is Civil 3d a BIM?
2 comments
Rayda Inabel P.
RP
It can work with BIMRead more
Filter the tiles of LiDAR
1 comment
R. David B.
RB
Hey Dennis, If you want to filter your LIDAR tiles you can create your lidar surface. Once you create your surface you can highlight the surface in...Read more