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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
No pricing available
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,862)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansCreo
Star Rating
(195)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CreoSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed 2D drafting, while Creo Parametric, although strong in "Modeling" with a score of 9.3, is noted to be less intuitive for users focused primarily on 2D designs.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Use" rating of 8.3 is significantly higher than Creo Parametric's 7.4, indicating that new users may find AutoCAD more accessible and user-friendly, especially for those without extensive CAD experience.
- G2 users highlight AutoCAD's superior "Dynamic Updating" feature with a score of 8.4, which allows for real-time changes in designs, whereas Creo Parametric's similar functionality is perceived as less responsive, impacting workflow efficiency.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, which is higher than Creo Parametric's 7.7, suggesting that users may have a better experience with customer service and support resources when using AutoCAD.
- Reviewers mention that while both products offer strong "File Import/Export" capabilities, AutoCAD's score of 8.8 indicates a more seamless experience, particularly for users needing to collaborate across different software platforms.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Rendering" tools, rated at 7.6, are generally considered adequate for most users, but Creo Parametric's higher score of 8.2 in this area suggests it may provide more advanced rendering options for users focused on high-quality visual outputs.
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
Creo
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Creo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,526
8.4
164
Ease of Use
8.3
1,531
7.4
164
Ease of Setup
8.2
292
7.8
27
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
7.4
15
Quality of Support
8.2
1,372
7.8
155
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
8.2
15
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,502
7.8
159
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.1
475
Not enough data
Design
8.4
409
Not enough data
7.3
377
Not enough data
9.2
415
Not enough data
8.8
406
Not enough data
8.2
371
Not enough data
8.3
197
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
363
Not enough data
8.9
416
Not enough data
8.7
410
Not enough data
8.7
394
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
365
Not enough data
8.2
357
Not enough data
7.5
335
Not enough data
8.1
186
Not enough data
7.8
180
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
48
Not enough data
7.1
46
Not enough data
6.2
48
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
7.6
60
Not enough data
8.2
68
Move
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
8.8
76
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.5
62
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.3
74
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.2
16
Design
9.4
495
9.1
36
8.0
469
9.3
36
8.2
469
8.8
36
7.4
423
8.2
35
Edit
8.7
483
8.9
36
8.2
436
8.3
34
8.5
480
8.7
36
8.4
455
8.3
32
Collaboration
8.6
473
8.5
35
8.6
461
8.5
34
8.4
441
8.7
33
Data Management
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Tools
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.3
13
Work
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Environment
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
14
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
13
9.2
8
7.4
13
8.3
8
9.2
14
8.9
9
9.2
13
8.8
8
8.8
13
7.9
7
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
13
9.4
8
8.8
13
9.2
8
8.2
13
8.8
7
8.3
13
8.8
8
8.5
13
8.6
7
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
13
8.1
7
8.7
13
8.1
8
8.3
12
8.8
8
8.2
14
8.1
7
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
12
8.5
8
8.5
12
7.6
7
8.5
12
7.9
8
9.2
12
7.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and Creo are categorized as General-Purpose CAD and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Creo
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
22.5%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.8%
Design
8.3%
Other
40.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.9%
Automotive
20.8%
Design
14.2%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Machinery
4.9%
Other
32.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 Comments
SY
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 Comments
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 Creo Parametric used for?
2 Comments
MS
Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,...Read more
Why Creo is called parametric?
1 Comment
JR
The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model
Creo also has a...Read more
Who uses Creo Parametric?
1 Comment
AB
its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design.
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