What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) software that is used for precise 2D and 3D drafting, design, and modeling with solids, surfaces, mesh objects, documentation features, and more. It includes features to automate tasks and increase productivity such as comparing drawings, counting, adding objects, and creating tables. It also comes with seven industry-specific toolsets for electrical design, plant design, architecture layout drawings, mechanical design, 3D mapping, adding scanned images, and converting raster images. AutoCAD enables users to create, edit, and annotate drawings via desktop, web, and mobile devices.
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89 Likeliness to Recommend
97 Plan to Renew
80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+93 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love AutoCAD?
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Respectful
- Performance Enhancing
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Technical Drawings
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Visualization
Analytics and Reporting
3rd Party Integration
Raster Data Manipulation
2D/3D Conversion
3D Modeling
Vendor Capability Ratings
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Ease of Implementation
Business Value Created
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Availability and Quality of Training
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Customization
Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of IT Administration
Vendor Support
AutoCAD Reviews
Bharath K.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Nov 2024
Simple yet useful CAD software
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
The UI is simple and easily understandable, hence less training required.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Operation can be completed quick & at ease. Product rarely crashes. Lesser configuration system required.
What do you dislike most about this product?
2D drawings works with no issues. 3D model is not par with other softwares which are available in market.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Go for it with no second thought.
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Dec 2024
Increase productivity and design capability
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Continually Improving Product
Koustubh C.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2026
A Powerful and Reliable CAD Tool for 2D Drafting.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
Its simple too use. Everyone knows it. I personally know this tool since 2014. I started using it for 2d drawing
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
As i said earlier it is simple & easy to use. also, anyone can easily adopt it very quickly. UI is user friendly. Also, you can do the customization as per your need.
What do you dislike most about this product?
cost of it is quite sensitive. for small business owner it important concern.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If anyone looking for the CAD tool at initial level, I can definitely recommend this tool. It can be useful for engineers, architectures. Its best tool for beginner in CAD design.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Caring
Cons
- Vendor Friendly Policies
- Commodity Features
- Less Fair
