Compare AutoCAD and nanoCAD Free 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.2% 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 plansnanoCAD Free
Star Rating
(23)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.2% 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, highlighting its robust tools for creating detailed designs, while nanoCAD Free, with a score of 9.0, is noted for its solid drawing capabilities but lacks some advanced features.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, which is higher than nanoCAD Free's 7.7, indicating that users find AutoCAD's customer service more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which enhances workflow efficiency, whereas nanoCAD Free does not offer this level of functionality.
- Users on G2 report that while both products have similar scores in "Annotate" (8.6), AutoCAD provides more comprehensive annotation tools that integrate seamlessly with its other features, making it a preferred choice for detailed documentation.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality, rated at 8.8, is superior, allowing for a wider range of file formats compared to nanoCAD Free's score of 9.2, which, while higher, may not support as many industry-standard formats.
- Users say that in terms of "Modeling," nanoCAD Free scores 8.8, which is commendable, but AutoCAD's 8.0 rating reflects its more advanced modeling tools that are better suited for complex projects, according to user feedback.
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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
nanoCAD Free
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
nanoCAD Free
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,494
8.9
19
Ease of Use
8.3
1,499
8.9
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
7.7
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,471
9.4
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
9.0
15
8.1
437
8.8
15
8.2
440
9.0
15
7.4
394
7.0
14
Edit
8.7
453
9.2
14
8.2
406
8.8
12
8.4
450
7.4
14
8.4
425
7.7
13
Collaboration
8.6
443
8.6
12
8.6
428
8.5
14
8.4
411
8.3
15
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 nanoCAD Free 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)
nanoCAD Free has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
nanoCAD Free
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
13.0%
Computer & Network Security
8.7%
Utilities
4.3%
Real Estate
4.3%
Program Development
4.3%
Other
65.2%
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...
nanoCAD Free
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
This feels more flexible than autocad in some features. This is very customizable according to the requirement.And this has a great technical support team.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sai Ganesh S.
Verified User in Utilities
The biggest issue is with the license not being transferrable from your old to new computer. Another con is the slowness when rendering certain layouts, probably due to single thread CPU usage.
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
This feels more flexible than autocad in some features. This is very customizable according to the requirement.And this has a great technical support team.
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...
Sai Ganesh S.
Verified User in Utilities
The biggest issue is with the license not being transferrable from your old to new computer. Another con is the slowness when rendering certain layouts, probably due to single thread CPU usage.
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