Compare AutoCAD and LibreCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
No pricing available
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,796)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansLibreCAD
Star Rating
(25)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.4, while LibreCAD falls behind with a score of 8.1, indicating that AutoCAD provides a more robust set of tools for creating detailed designs.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, significantly higher than LibreCAD's 6.4, suggesting that users of AutoCAD have access to better customer service and assistance when needed.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is a crucial aspect for collaborative projects, whereas LibreCAD lacks this level of functionality.
- Users on G2 say that AutoCAD's "Data Visualization" capabilities score 8.8, making it easier to interpret complex data, while LibreCAD's lower score of 7.1 indicates it may not provide the same clarity in visual data representation.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality is rated at 8.8, allowing for seamless integration with other software, while LibreCAD's capabilities in this area are less robust, impacting workflow efficiency.
- Users report that AutoCAD's "Modeling" features, rated at 8.0, offer more advanced options compared to LibreCAD's 7.3, making it a better choice for users who require detailed 3D modeling capabilities.
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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
LibreCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
LibreCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,494
7.6
19
Ease of Use
8.3
1,499
6.7
19
Ease of Setup
8.1
255
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.9
197
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
1,343
6.4
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,471
4.5
19
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
5,032
Not enough data
Design
8.4
399
Not enough data
7.4
367
Not enough data
9.2
405
Not enough data
8.8
396
Not enough data
8.2
361
Not enough data
8.3
185
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
353
Not enough data
8.9
406
Not enough data
8.7
400
Not enough data
8.7
384
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
356
Not enough data
8.2
347
Not enough data
7.5
327
Not enough data
8.1
176
Not enough data
7.9
170
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
460
8.1
8
8.1
437
7.3
8
8.2
440
7.1
7
7.4
394
5.3
6
Edit
8.7
453
8.1
8
8.2
406
7.4
7
8.4
450
8.3
7
8.4
425
7.2
6
Collaboration
8.6
443
6.7
7
8.6
428
6.0
7
8.4
411
6.2
7
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
File Options
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
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
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 LibreCAD 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)
LibreCAD is categorized as CAD Viewers
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
LibreCAD
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%
Architecture & Planning
24.0%
Retail
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Financial Services
8.0%
Research
4.0%
Other
40.0%
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
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...
LibreCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Retail
LibreCAD es una herramienta multiplataforma basada en funciones paramétricas de modelado 3D para CAD, dirigido directamente a la ingeniería mecánica y diseño de productos, pero también se ajusta a una amplia gama de usos en la ingeniería, como la...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Environmental Services
This is a solid product, I don’t have any strong dislikes
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 Retail
LibreCAD es una herramienta multiplataforma basada en funciones paramétricas de modelado 3D para CAD, dirigido directamente a la ingeniería mecánica y diseño de productos, pero también se ajusta a una amplia gama de usos en la ingeniería, como la...
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...
Verified User in Environmental Services
This is a solid product, I don’t have any strong dislikes
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 comments
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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
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