Compare AutoCAD and PowerCADD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
No pricing available
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,797)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansPowerCADD
Star Rating
(13)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% 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 PowerCADD, with a score of 8.9, is noted for its user-friendly interface but lacks some advanced drawing features.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes across multiple views, which is crucial for collaborative projects, whereas PowerCADD's lower score of 7.7 indicates it may not keep pace with rapid updates as effectively.
- G2 users highlight AutoCAD's superior "Data Visualization" capabilities, scoring 8.8, which helps in presenting complex data clearly, while PowerCADD's score of 8.3 suggests it offers decent visualization but may not be as comprehensive.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, compared to PowerCADD's score of 7.7, where users have noted slower response times.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality, rated at 8.8, is highly praised for its versatility in handling various file formats, while PowerCADD's score of 8.1 indicates it may have limitations in this area, affecting workflow efficiency.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Collaboration" features, particularly in "Annotating" with a score of 8.6, facilitate teamwork effectively, whereas PowerCADD's score of 8.1 suggests it may not support collaborative efforts as seamlessly.
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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
PowerCADD
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
PowerCADD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,495
8.2
10
Ease of Use
8.3
1,500
8.8
10
Ease of Setup
8.1
256
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.9
197
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
1,344
7.7
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,472
7.1
8
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
5,042
Not enough data
Design
8.4
400
Not enough data
7.3
368
Not enough data
9.2
406
Not enough data
8.8
397
Not enough data
8.2
361
Not enough data
8.3
186
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
354
Not enough data
8.9
407
Not enough data
8.7
401
Not enough data
8.7
385
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
357
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
461
8.9
6
8.0
438
7.7
5
8.2
440
8.3
5
7.4
394
7.0
5
Edit
8.7
454
8.1
6
8.2
406
7.7
5
8.5
451
7.3
5
8.4
426
7.7
5
Collaboration
8.6
444
8.1
6
8.6
429
6.7
5
8.4
412
7.3
5
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 PowerCADD 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)
PowerCADD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PowerCADD
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
22.6%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Architecture & Planning
45.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.1%
Machinery
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Other
18.2%
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
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
PowerCADD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dave O.
Verified User
Ease of doing 2D drafting for all phases of building and site design | documentation
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The only issue I face is crashes. There seem to be some sequences of commands that the program just doesn't know what to do with. In some cases it completely erases the file you are working on. You need to do FREQUENT backups to avoid losing your work....
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...
Dave O.
Verified User
Ease of doing 2D drafting for all phases of building and site design | documentation
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The only issue I face is crashes. There seem to be some sequences of commands that the program just doesn't know what to do with. In some cases it completely erases the file you are working on. You need to do FREQUENT backups to avoid losing your work....
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
TM
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