Compare AutoCAD and GStarCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
No pricing available
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,798)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
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Star Rating
(1)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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
GStarCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
GStarCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,496
Not enough data
Ease of Use
8.3
1,501
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
8.1
257
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.9
197
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
1,345
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,473
Not enough data
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
5,057
Not enough data
Design
8.4
401
Not enough data
7.3
369
Not enough data
9.2
407
Not enough data
8.8
398
Not enough data
8.1
362
Not enough data
8.3
187
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.8
355
Not enough data
8.8
408
Not enough data
8.7
402
Not enough data
8.7
386
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
358
Not enough data
8.2
348
Not enough data
7.5
328
Not enough data
8.1
177
Not enough data
7.8
171
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
461
Not enough data
8.0
438
Not enough data
8.2
440
Not enough data
7.4
394
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
454
Not enough data
8.2
406
Not enough data
8.5
451
Not enough data
8.4
426
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
444
Not enough data
8.6
429
Not enough data
8.4
412
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 and GStarCAD 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)
GStarCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GStarCAD
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
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Information Technology and Services
100.0%
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Other
0.0%
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
Ryan S.
Verified User in Machinery
If you're looking for a just a standard CAD drafting package, Mechanical will probably be an overshot. I often find myself just gravitating back towards AutoCAD vanilla when needing 2D work done. It's much simpler and straight-forward. If you're wanting a...
GStarCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GStarCAD is more ribbon compliant and generally more "visual" in its interface than the other IntelliCAD-based software. User requires minimal training.
Most Helpful Critical 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...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GStarCAD is more ribbon compliant and generally more "visual" in its interface than the other IntelliCAD-based software. User requires minimal training.
Ryan S.
Verified User in Machinery
If you're looking for a just a standard CAD drafting package, Mechanical will probably be an overshot. I often find myself just gravitating back towards AutoCAD vanilla when needing 2D work done. It's much simpler and straight-forward. If you're wanting a...
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 new with the subscription release of AutoCAD® 2019?
2 comments
TM
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