Top 10 AutoCAD P&ID Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to AutoCAD Plant 3D Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

SolidWorks Electrical 3D
By Solidworks
(32)4.4 out of 5
SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D enables you to place electrical components and use SOLIDWORKS routing technology to automatically interconnect electrical design elements within a 3D model. 2D schematics and 3D models are synchronized bi-directionally in real time so any changes are automatically updated
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks Electrical 3D is:
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
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#2

SketchUp
By Trimble
(1,303)4.5 out of 5
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, SketchUp is:
Easier to set up
More usable
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Higharc
(35)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Higharc was founded in 2018 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. Higharc is a residential homebuilding technology company focused on transforming the home design, sales and building process. The company employs a diverse team of experts across the United States, South America and Europe, in architecture, construction and software development, all working together to modernize the homebuilding process. Higharc partners with homebuilders to deliver a comprehensive home design platform utilizing 3D modeling and generative design, real-time cost estimation and an immersive online sales experience for homebuyers. The user-friendly interface allows for easy customization and instant modifications, making the design process accessible and efficient for users. Higharc's web based platform simplifies the home design, sales and construction workflow by providing a single source of truth at the beginning of the building process and seamlessly transferring data and updates across the organization. Builders benefit from streamlined workflows, improved accuracy and faster go to market timelines.
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, Higharc is:
Better at support
Easier to do business with
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#3

MicroStation
By Bentley Systems
(328)4.0 out of 5
MicroStation is a modeling environment explicitly for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation of all infrastructure types including utility systems, roads and rail, bridges, buildings, communications networks, water and wastewater networks, process plants, mining, and more. MicroStation can be used either as a software application or as a technology platform.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, MicroStation is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
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#4

Archicad
By GRAPHISOFT
(284)4.6 out of 5
Design and deliver projects of any size with Archicad’s powerful suite of built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis. Archicad lets you focus on what you do best: design great buildings.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, Archicad is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
More expensive
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#5

Vectorworks Architect
By Vectorworks, Inc.
(208)4.4 out of 5
Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada and Australia, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, Vectorworks Architect is:
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
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#6

Tekla Structures
By Trimble
(63)4.5 out of 5
Tekla Structures is the most constructible structural software for BIM. With it, you can create, combine, manage and share accurate multi-material 3D models full of construction information.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, Tekla Structures is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Easier to do business with
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#7

CADWorx
By Hexagon AB
(24)4.5 out of 5
CADWorx Plant Design Suite is an integrated, complete AutoCAD and BricsCAD-based software series for plant design that provides intelligent drawing and database connectivity, advanced levels of automation, and easy-to-use drafting tools.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Plant Design Management Systems
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx is:
Better at support
More usable
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#8

CADMATIC 3D Plant Design
By Cadmatic
(6)4.7 out of 5
The Cadmatic plant design solution is dedicated to plant layout, piping design, HVAC design, design review and related tasks such as the 3D modelling of complete industrial projects, the creation of P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams) and the generation of isometric drawings as well as data sharing in different formats.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Plant Design Management Systems
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#9

Revizto
By Revizto
(120)4.6 out of 5
Revizto is a real-time issue tracking software for Architecture, Engineering and Construction with a focus on collaboration and BIM project coordination. Revizto uses BIM intelligence and makes it immediately accessible and actionable for the entire project team.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revizto is:
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
Better at support
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#10

STAAD.Pro
By Bentley Systems
(74)4.4 out of 5
Perform comprehensive analysis and design for any size or type of structure faster than ever before using the new STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition. Simplify your BIM workflow by using a physical model in STAAD.Pro that is automatically converted into the analytical model for your structural analysis. Share synchronized models with confidence for multi-discipline team collaboration and, most importantly, deliver safe, cost-effective designs.
Categories in common with AutoCAD P&ID:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, STAAD.Pro is:
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
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Sponsored
Higharc
(35)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Higharc was founded in 2018 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. Higharc is a residential homebuilding technology company focused on transforming the home design, sales and building process. The company employs a diverse team of experts across the United States, South America and Europe, in architecture, construction and software development, all working together to modernize the homebuilding process. Higharc partners with homebuilders to deliver a comprehensive home design platform utilizing 3D modeling and generative design, real-time cost estimation and an immersive online sales experience for homebuyers. The user-friendly interface allows for easy customization and instant modifications, making the design process accessible and efficient for users. Higharc's web based platform simplifies the home design, sales and construction workflow by providing a single source of truth at the beginning of the building process and seamlessly transferring data and updates across the organization. Builders benefit from streamlined workflows, improved accuracy and faster go to market timelines.
Visit Website
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD Plant 3D, Higharc is:
Better at support
Easier to do business with
Visit Website