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At a Glance
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,883)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
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Navisworks
Navisworks
Star Rating
(197)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that AutoCAD excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Navisworks. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and powerful features, such as real-time error checking and BOM generation, which streamline complex design tasks.
  • Users say that AutoCAD's extensive customization options, including support for Lisp and scripts, enhance productivity and reduce errors. This flexibility is particularly valued by those working in 3D design, making it a preferred choice for many professionals.
  • Reviewers mention that while Navisworks has a strong focus on clash detection and BIM integration, it has fewer recent reviews, indicating less current user feedback. However, users highlight its ability to navigate 3D models from various angles and its robust tools for tracking issues, which are essential for project coordination.
  • According to verified reviews, AutoCAD's ease of setup is frequently praised, with many users finding the onboarding process straightforward. In contrast, Navisworks, while also rated positively for setup, does not match the same level of user satisfaction in this area.
  • G2 reviewers note that AutoCAD shines in drawing and editing capabilities, receiving high marks for these features. Users specifically mention the effectiveness of its drawing tools, which are crucial for detailed design work, whereas Navisworks struggles in this area, receiving lower ratings for drawing and editing functionalities.
  • Users highlight that Navisworks excels in clash detection, with a score that reflects its strength in identifying and resolving conflicts in designs. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams working on large-scale projects, making it a valuable tool for those focused on project delivery and coordination.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
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Navisworks
No pricing available
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Navisworks
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,537
9.0
138
Ease of Use
8.3
1,544
8.6
137
Ease of Setup
8.2
305
8.7
47
Ease of Admin
8.0
203
8.3
27
Quality of Support
8.2
1,383
8.4
123
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
201
8.5
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,513
8.2
124
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.0
479
7.3
112
Design
8.4
409
8.9
95
7.3
377
8.3
89
9.2
419
6.7
78
8.8
408
6.8
76
8.2
371
8.0
81
8.3
197
8.2
66
Collaboration
7.9
365
8.2
81
8.8
418
8.8
93
8.7
411
7.5
82
8.7
395
7.8
82
Construction
8.4
365
7.4
67
8.2
357
7.6
65
7.5
335
9.3
93
8.1
186
7.2
47
7.8
180
7.1
47
Generative AI
7.2
48
4.8
20
7.1
46
4.6
20
6.2
48
4.4
20
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
8.4
550
Not enough data
Design
9.4
503
Not enough data
8.1
476
Not enough data
8.2
473
Not enough data
7.4
424
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
484
Not enough data
8.2
438
Not enough data
8.5
480
Not enough data
8.4
456
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
473
Not enough data
8.6
464
Not enough data
8.4
441
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
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
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.5
16
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Navisworks
Navisworks
AutoCAD and Navisworks are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Navisworks
Navisworks has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.1%
Navisworks
Navisworks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.7%
Reviewers' Industry
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Architecture & Planning
22.3%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.8%
Design
8.4%
Other
40.7%
Navisworks
Navisworks
Construction
35.6%
Architecture & Planning
10.7%
Civil Engineering
10.2%
Design
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.0%
Other
24.9%
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Discussions
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 Comments
saurabh  y.
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
Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?
3 Comments
Suyash S.
SS
Yes 3D modelling is possible in AutoCAD.Read more
Navisworks
Navisworks Discussions
What is Navisworks used for?
2 Comments
Rushikesh K.
RK
4D, 5D BIM. Project progress review, quantification Read more
duplicated IDS cannot be identified
1 Comment
Josh C.
JC
One option to change the Element IDs would be to bind the links (in the host model).Read more
VR Capability
1 Comment
Josh C.
JC
Revitzo does a great job at this and I am not too sure that Navisworks is not too far behind them. But there is not a good answer to your question that you...Read more