Compare AutoCAD and STAAD.Pro 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$3,210.00 1 License Per Year
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 plansSTAAD.Pro
Star Rating
(74)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,210.00 1 License Per Year
Learn more about STAAD.ProSummary
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 design work, while STAAD.Pro's drawing score of 8.0 indicates it may not be as robust in this area.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, rated at 8.4, allows for real-time changes to designs, which enhances workflow efficiency, whereas STAAD.Pro's score of 7.8 suggests it may lag in this functionality.
- G2 users highlight AutoCAD's superior "Visualizing" capabilities with a score of 8.5, which helps in creating more engaging presentations, compared to STAAD.Pro's score of 7.9, indicating a less effective visualization process.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "File Import/Export" functionality, rated at 8.8, is seamless and user-friendly, while STAAD.Pro's score of 8.0 suggests it may not offer the same level of ease in handling file formats.
- Reviewers say that AutoCAD's "Editing" features, with a score of 8.8, provide a more intuitive experience for making adjustments, whereas STAAD.Pro's score of 8.0 indicates it may not be as user-friendly in this regard.
- Users say that while both products have strong support ratings, STAAD.Pro's "Quality of Support" score of 8.4 is slightly higher than AutoCAD's 8.2, suggesting that users may find more responsive assistance with STAAD.Pro.
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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
STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro 12-Month Subscription
$3,210.00
1 License Per Year
- Design and analyze concrete, steel, timber, or aluminum projects
- Reduce rework and eliminate errors
- Automatically convert your model into an analytical model
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
STAAD.Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,495
8.5
54
Ease of Use
8.3
1,500
8.2
55
Ease of Setup
8.1
256
8.4
22
Ease of Admin
7.9
197
8.4
21
Quality of Support
8.2
1,344
8.4
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
8.8
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,472
8.4
51
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
5,042
7.9
430
Design
8.4
400
7.9
43
7.3
368
7.1
41
9.2
406
8.0
41
8.8
397
8.0
40
8.2
361
Feature Not Available
8.3
186
7.8
40
Collaboration
7.9
354
7.4
37
8.9
407
8.0
41
8.7
401
Feature Not Available
8.7
385
8.4
39
Construction
8.4
357
8.7
35
8.2
347
7.9
40
7.5
327
7.5
33
8.1
176
Feature Not Available
7.9
170
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Design
9.4
461
Not enough data
8.0
438
Not enough data
8.2
440
Not enough data
7.4
394
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
454
Not enough data
8.2
406
Not enough data
8.5
451
Not enough data
8.4
426
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
444
Not enough data
8.6
429
Not enough data
8.4
412
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 and STAAD.Pro are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
STAAD.Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
STAAD.Pro
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%
Civil Engineering
39.4%
Construction
29.6%
Design
11.3%
Education Management
4.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.8%
Other
12.7%
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
Ryan S.
Verified User in Machinery
If you're looking for a just a standard CAD drafting package, Mechanical will probably be an overshot. I often find myself just gravitating back towards AutoCAD vanilla when needing 2D work done. It's much simpler and straight-forward. If you're wanting a...
STAAD.Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sagar V.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Gives solution for analysis for every type of Geometry gives the best solution to shell analysis compared to other solutions, best for analysis of building up to seismic analysis. specially Staad editor is helpful to edit and correct design and modeling in...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bálint V.
Verified User in Construction
Very old fashioned, there is not too much intuitivness
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...
Sagar V.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Gives solution for analysis for every type of Geometry gives the best solution to shell analysis compared to other solutions, best for analysis of building up to seismic analysis. specially Staad editor is helpful to edit and correct design and modeling in...
Ryan S.
Verified User in Machinery
If you're looking for a just a standard CAD drafting package, Mechanical will probably be an overshot. I often find myself just gravitating back towards AutoCAD vanilla when needing 2D work done. It's much simpler and straight-forward. If you're wanting a...
Bálint V.
Verified User in Construction
Very old fashioned, there is not too much intuitivness
Alternatives
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 comments
SY
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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
Nice, Thanks for sharing the information.
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Is there any plan to upgrade the rendering capability of Staadpro ?
1 comment
BA
Thank you for your question! We are continually developing and enhancing STAAD.Pro with each release. With the CONNECT Edition, we introduced a completely...Read more
What is the difference between pushover and seismic analysis in STAAD Pro?
1 comment
SG
Here's a wiki on our Communities site to get you started....Read more
What is the best way to do programming in this?
1 comment
SG
We have an API called OpenStaad. https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/STAAD.Pro%20Help-v9/en/OpenSTAAD_HELP_HOME.html Read more
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