
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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88 Likeliness to Recommend
95 Plan to Renew
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82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+91 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
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Performance Enhancing
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AutoCAD Reviews

Dishika A.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2025
Precision 2D drafting and Design
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
Its versatility and widespread industry adoption make it different from other similar products. Highly effective for drafting in 2D and 3D modeling, making it a go-to tool for engineers , architect and designer across various fileds, The platform is also compatible with numerous files format, enhancing its interoperability. Compared to tools like Solid works.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Its precision and drafting efficiency. The robust snap, grid and dimensioning tools allow for exact design which is invaluable for layouts schematics and technical drawings, Its command line interface is another standout feature, enabling power users to work quickly and efficiently.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It has notable 3D modeling compared to specialized software like Solid works and CATIA . Its 3D capabilities are basic and not as intuitive or feature rich. also its steep leaning curve for beginners due to its reliance on commands and extensive feature set.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would highly recommend the product for 2D drafting, layout design and technical documentation. before implementing analyze the usage of it ,and take time to learn its fully through basic tutorials or training can significantly improve productivity.
Pros
- Respectful
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Friendly Negotiation
- Appreciates Incumbent Status

Nitish S.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Energy
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2024
Precision, accuracy, extensive toolset, 3D model
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
Autocad is very user friendly and with short commands features ,it's make work easier and we can easily import and export the details. I am very friendly with this application.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Command based feature
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing's dislike for me , software is perfect to use and easy to handle and learn
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
ZWCAD Software
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features

Er. Nirav S.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: Initial Implementation
Submitted Dec 2024
Easy to use
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
More User friendly and customized as per application and needs .Mostly in engineering
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It's a best software with relate to 2D drawings, and 3D as well for mechanical drawings and piping drawings. 1. User friendly to create P&IDs , Architecture Engineering and Construction 2. We can customize it accordingly it's need like creating Lisp, system variable are examples of making command as required. 3.VBA is also useful for Automation of tool as per requirement.
What do you dislike most about this product?
There is no such thing but I would like to mention here about its visualization and graphics for making 3D modelling, in this we can make certain innovation and improvement. Even while creating layout of model, there , we can make some automation with respect to improving and saving time comparatively.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
1. Very user friendly for engineering Drawing purpose. 2.costomizable as per application 3. We can make more advanced with the AI system
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing