Compare AutoCAD and Revit 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$290 per month
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,802)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansRevit
Star Rating
(907)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for detailed 2D drafting, while Revit's drawing score of 8.8 is still strong but focuses more on 3D modeling.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Use" rating of 8.3 is higher than Revit's 7.5, indicating that users find AutoCAD more intuitive for beginners, especially for traditional drafting tasks.
- G2 users highlight that Revit's "Dynamic Updating" feature, scoring 8.8, allows for real-time changes across the model, which is crucial for collaborative projects, whereas AutoCAD's score of 8.4 is slightly lower in this area.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality scores 8.8, making it easier to work with various file types, while Revit's score of 8.5 is still effective but may not support as many formats.
- Reviewers mention that Revit's "BIM Integration" score of 9.2 significantly outperforms AutoCAD, which is essential for users focused on Building Information Modeling, as it allows for better project coordination and data management.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" rating of 8.2 is higher than Revit's 7.8, suggesting that users feel more satisfied with the support they receive when encountering issues or needing assistance.
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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
Revit
Revit Subscription (Monthly)
$290
per month
Flexible options available - talk to sales at: (818) 639-7755
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Revit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,500
8.8
719
Ease of Use
8.3
1,505
7.5
731
Ease of Setup
8.1
262
7.8
173
Ease of Admin
7.9
198
7.4
127
Quality of Support
8.2
1,349
7.8
671
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
196
8.1
121
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,477
9.1
694
Features by Category
Design
8.4
402
8.8
374
7.3
370
7.7
360
9.2
408
8.8
376
8.8
399
8.6
349
8.2
363
8.1
319
8.3
188
8.8
168
Collaboration
7.8
356
8.8
352
8.9
409
8.5
373
8.7
403
8.5
371
8.7
387
8.3
349
Construction
8.4
359
8.1
280
8.2
349
7.9
256
7.5
329
7.9
309
8.1
178
8.1
145
7.8
172
7.7
138
Generative AI
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Design
9.4
464
Not enough data
8.0
441
Not enough data
8.2
443
Not enough data
7.4
397
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
457
Not enough data
8.2
409
Not enough data
8.4
454
Not enough data
8.4
429
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
447
Not enough data
8.6
432
Not enough data
8.4
415
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
Library
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.1
97
Rendering
Not enough data
7.9
93
Not enough data
8.0
95
Not enough data
8.0
94
Not enough data
7.8
91
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.2
83
Integrations
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
8.5
93
Generative AI
Not enough data
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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 Revit are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Revit
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
10.6%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Architecture & Planning
45.4%
Construction
18.4%
Civil Engineering
10.1%
Design
8.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.7%
Other
12.5%
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).
Revit
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CHARLES G.
Verified User in Construction
The best part of Revit is that any element placed in any view can be immediately seen in all views. Similarly, schedules are immediately changed any time any scheduled element is changed. And then, everything else is coordinated, from sheet names and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Nate R.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
At times Revit can be overly formulaic. This shackles creativity to some degree. The interface can at times be anything but intuitive, which leads to a long and arduous learning curve. Updates seem to be going in the wrong direction. Rather than fixing...
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...
CHARLES G.
Verified User in Construction
The best part of Revit is that any element placed in any view can be immediately seen in all views. Similarly, schedules are immediately changed any time any scheduled element is changed. And then, everything else is coordinated, from sheet names and...
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
Nate R.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
At times Revit can be overly formulaic. This shackles creativity to some degree. The interface can at times be anything but intuitive, which leads to a long and arduous learning curve. Updates seem to be going in the wrong direction. Rather than fixing...
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
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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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Can we export schedule into exel
3 comments
CG
From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel.
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Which is better Sketchup or Revit?
3 comments
IB
Revit is a software application used for building information modeling (BIM).Read more
Do you use Revit to finish all drafting as well?
2 comments
AM
We complete from beginning to end Revit projects completely within Revit. It definitely takes effort getting plans to look the same as the Company Standard...Read more
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