Name: AutoCAD
Rating: 4.3 (145 reviews)

Overview

Product Information on AutoCAD

Updated 13th October 2025

What is AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is a software developed for computer-aided design and drafting. It offers tools for creating precise 2D and 3D drawings, enabling users to produce detailed plans, sections, and elevations. The software supports tasks such as modeling, annotation, and documentation, addressing the needs of professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction by facilitating the design and visualization of structures and components. AutoCAD includes features for collaboration, customization through automation and scripting, and compatibility with various file formats, supporting workflows involved in planning and executing design projects.

Overall experience with AutoCAD

Software Developer

<50M USD, IT Services

FAVORABLE

“Basic Features Are Intuitive But Advanced Options Remain Hidden From View”

4.0

Feb 3, 2026

The software is relatively intuitive, allowing for a smooth learning curve regarding its basic functionality. More advanced features are less apparent. Leveraging them requires prior knowledge of their existence.

SPECILIST

250M - 500M USD, Miscellaneous

CRITICAL

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

3.0

Sep 11, 2025

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

About Company

Company Description

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.

Company Details

Company type

Public

Year Founded

1982

Head office location

San Francisco, United States

Number of employees

10001+

Website

http://www.autodesk.com

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Reviewer Insights for: AutoCAD

Performance of AutoCAD Across Market Features

AutoCAD Likes & Dislikes

I like that it is relatively simple for use and the shortcuts are intuitive.

Large user base, backwards compatable, forward compatable

The keyboard shortcuts allow for work to be completed quickly.

Connecting with external programs like Word or Excel is difficult or impossible and changing the units in the layout area is also hard to do.

IT is slow and very hard to learn

Laggy files, especially larger files. Difficulty to print to PDF accurately. Not helpful for 3D work.

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Recommended Gartner Insights

<50M USD

IT Services

Review Source

Basic Features Are Intuitive But Advanced Options Remain Hidden From View

Engineering Manager

10B+ USD

Manufacturing

Effective for 2D Schematics but Challenging with Large Files and High Costs

Mar 16, 2026

Unmatched for fine detail 2D schematics and floor plans. High subscription cost. Revision control difficult without use of additional software. Sometimes laggy.

Designer

Construction

Simplicity and Ease Highlighted, Initial Setup Found Challenging for Some

Jan 19, 2026

very nice and versatile tool for cad work ,easy and user friendly

DATA AND ANALYTICS MANAGER

1B-10B USD

Retail

AutoCAD Remains Relevant for Advanced Modeling in an Evolving Industry Landscape

Oct 1, 2025

autocad is a tool that is first class in design. Even if some other tools came and new standards arises with the spreading of BIM, autocad still remains a tool useful for preparing more complex design and modelling, as well as relif in arch context

CAD ENGINEER

50M-1B USD

Best software to 2D Drawing but hardware demanding

Sep 23, 2025

Best software to produce 2D drawings but parametric features could be better.