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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.8% 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 plansSolidWorks Product Designer
Star Rating
(44)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks Product DesignerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed 2D drafting, while SolidWorks Product Designer, with a score of 8.4, is noted for its strength in "Modeling" which is better suited for 3D design tasks.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.3, but SolidWorks Product Designer shines with a higher score of 9.1, indicating a more intuitive interface for new users.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Data Visualization" feature scores an impressive 8.8, allowing for effective presentation of complex data, whereas SolidWorks Product Designer's score of 8.2 suggests it may not be as robust in this area.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality is rated at 8.8, facilitating seamless integration with other software, while SolidWorks Product Designer's score of 7.9 indicates some limitations in this aspect.
- Reviewers say that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, with a score of 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for collaborative projects, while SolidWorks Product Designer, with a score of 8.8 in "Push/Pull," offers a different approach to modifying designs but may not match the dynamic capabilities of AutoCAD.
- Users report that both products have similar scores in "Quality of Support," with AutoCAD at 8.2 and SolidWorks Product Designer at 8.3, indicating that users can expect reliable assistance from both software providers.
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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
SolidWorks Product Designer
No pricing availableFree Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks Product Designer
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,494
8.8
39
Ease of Use
8.3
1,499
9.1
39
Ease of Setup
8.1
255
9.7
5
Ease of Admin
7.9
197
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
1,343
8.3
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,471
8.2
38
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
8.5
20
8.1
437
8.8
20
8.2
440
8.3
20
7.4
394
7.6
19
Edit
8.7
453
7.9
20
8.2
406
8.7
17
8.4
450
8.9
19
8.4
425
8.5
17
Collaboration
8.6
443
8.5
16
8.6
428
8.5
18
8.4
411
8.4
16
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 SolidWorks Product Designer 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)
SolidWorks Product Designer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks Product Designer
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%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
23.3%
Medical Devices
9.3%
Machinery
9.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.0%
Design
7.0%
Other
44.2%
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...
SolidWorks Product Designer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Laura S.
Verified User in Furniture
Once you know all the laws behind draw with this product, you'll love It. The use of the program Is Easy, for me the difficultà was to change my state of mind to project (i came from 10 + years of using AutoCAD)
Most Helpful Critical 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...
Laura S.
Verified User in Furniture
Once you know all the laws behind draw with this product, you'll love It. The use of the program Is Easy, for me the difficultà was to change my state of mind to project (i came from 10 + years of using AutoCAD)
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...
Discussions
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
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