Autodesk Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights

Computer-Aided Design software is used by designers, engineers, architects, and drafters across several industries to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional models. These 2D and 3D models can be used to explore design ideas, visualize concepts and simulate the physical behavior of a design in the real world. The software provides in-built templates such as flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes, network diagrams, and org charts to create quality as well as detailed design models. The software also allows for instant changes to models enabling collaborative work between team members.

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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software

AutoCAD

AutoCAD LT

Fusion 360

Inventor

Autodesk

It Manager

It's a light product for 2D modeling only, most of the Endpoints are compatible with low configuration devices. 

<50M USD

50M - 250M USD

250M - 500M USD

3B - 10B USD

500M - 1B USD

1B - 3B USD

10B - 30B USD

Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees

30B + USD

Gov't/PS/ED 5,000 - 50,000 Employees

SPECILIST

AutoCAD Ease of use has always lagged its competitors.  I beleive they rely on thier brand name and the need to innovate and improve their software

Real Estate Manager

I work in the real estate department of a corporate company. Even if I work with DWG files, i don't need to work  on the drawing to make changes. AutoCad provided mw to the best tools and features to make detailed design reviews. The program interface is understandable, it runs smooth and fast and I rarely experience technical issues thta I need to roubleshoot.

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Autodesk is a tech company that focuses on innovative solutions in various fields such as architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment. With its wide range of software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, etc., Autodesk aims to resolve high-scale and minute issues alike. The software provided by Autodesk is designed to operate both on personal computers and mobile devices. The main solutions it provides revolve around aiding global teams in collaboration, design, simulation, and intricate 3D fabrication. The company's headquarters are located in the San Francisco Bay Area and it employs more than 10,000 individuals worldwide.

Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. 

Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D.
 
We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we‚Äôd love for you to join us. We‚Äôre proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualiÔ¨Åed applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category.  To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife.

We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.

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Favorable Review

Detailed Design Reviews Benefited by Smooth Performance and Limited Customization Choices

Critical Review

Large Community and Compatibility Noted, but AutoCAD Seen as Difficult to Master

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