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AutoCAD
AutoCAD
(1,797)
4.4 out of 5
AutoCAD
By Autodesk
Navisworks
Navisworks
(190)
4.6 out of 5
Navisworks
By Autodesk
At a Glance
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,797)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
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Navisworks
Navisworks
Star Rating
(190)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that AutoCAD excels in drawing capabilities, with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while Navisworks scores lower at 7.1, indicating it may not be as strong in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Navisworks shines in clash detection, scoring an impressive 9.3, which is crucial for identifying conflicts in designs, whereas AutoCAD's score of 7.7 suggests it may not be as effective in this critical construction phase.
  • G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's editing features are robust, with a score of 8.8, allowing for efficient modifications, while Navisworks falls short with a score of 7.2, indicating less flexibility in editing models.
  • Users on G2 report that Navisworks offers superior rendering capabilities, scoring 8.5 compared to AutoCAD's 7.6, which is beneficial for visual presentations and client approvals.
  • Reviewers say that AutoCAD provides excellent data management features, particularly in data visualization with a score of 8.8, while Navisworks does not match this performance, indicating a potential gap in managing complex data sets.
  • Users report that both products have similar scores for file import/export capabilities, both at 8.8, suggesting that users can expect a comparable experience when transferring files between different software environments.
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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
1,494
9.1
130
Ease of Use
8.3
1,499
8.7
129
Ease of Setup
8.1
255
8.5
37
Ease of Admin
7.9
197
8.3
28
Quality of Support
8.2
1,343
8.6
117
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
8.6
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,471
8.3
117
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
5,032
8.0
998
Design
8.4
399
9.0
85
7.4
367
8.5
78
9.2
405
7.1
69
8.8
396
7.2
66
8.2
361
8.1
70
8.3
185
8.2
55
Collaboration
7.9
353
8.1
71
8.9
406
8.8
82
8.7
400
7.6
73
8.7
384
7.9
73
Construction
8.4
356
7.6
59
8.2
347
7.8
57
7.5
327
9.3
82
8.1
176
7.5
39
7.9
170
7.3
39
Generative AI
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General-Purpose CADHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.4
4,747
Not enough data
Design
9.4
460
Not enough data
8.1
437
Not enough data
8.2
440
Not enough data
7.4
394
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
453
Not enough data
8.2
406
Not enough data
8.4
450
Not enough data
8.4
425
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
443
Not enough data
8.6
428
Not enough data
8.4
411
Not enough data
GISHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.4
359
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
AutoCAD
Navisworks
Navisworks
AutoCAD and Navisworks are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
AutoCAD
Navisworks
Navisworks has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.1%
Navisworks
Navisworks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.8%
Reviewers' Industry
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Architecture & Planning
22.7%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Navisworks
Navisworks
Construction
35.5%
Architecture & Planning
11.2%
Design
10.1%
Civil Engineering
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Other
24.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MV
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
GA
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...

Navisworks
Navisworks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vasim G.
VG
Vasim G.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

3D model easy review and measurement with different types of units and some useful commands for editing while reviewing software is amazing. Clash detection feature is amazing. I can import many types of 3D model files and merge them together and this makes...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

If you are not using for just a simple walk though the program can be touchy and glitch-y and just not fun to work with

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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
What is new with the subscription release of AutoCAD® 2019?
2 comments
Tushar M.
TM
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Navisworks
Navisworks Discussions
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
How i calculate the distance between two objects easily , not a shortest distance.
1 comment
Karthikeyan R.
KR
Follow below steps to measure distance between objects. 1. Review - Measure 2. click point to point 3. Go to Star point on Pipeline or cable trays and...Read more
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