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Compare the features of AutoCAD and Civil 3D and learn about the differences between the two design software.
Includes Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and more
Monthly | US$230 | US$305 | US$390 |
Annual | US$1,820 | US$2,430 | US$3,115 |
3 year | US$5,460 | US$7,290 | US$9,345 |
Software for 2D and 3D CAD. Subscription includes AutoCAD, specialized toolsets, and apps. |
Civil engineering design software with integrated features to improve drafting, design, and construction documentation. |
Powerful BIM and CAD tools to unlock workflows for designers, engineers, and contractors. |
Xref compare | |||
Smart annotation tools | |||
Dimensioning, hatching, revision clouds | |||
TrustedDWG™ file validation | |||
Print batches of drawings | |||
Create reusable block libraries | |||
Detect and comply with CAD standards | |||
Tracked changes within drawings |
Design walls, doors, windows | |||
Floor plans, sections, elevations | |||
Create geometry from floor plans | |||
Automate with the Architecture toolset | |||
8,500+ intelligent architectural objects | |||
Supports AIA 2nd edition layer standards | |||
BS1192 DIN 276, ISYBAU Long Format | |||
ISYBAU Short Format, and STLB |
Design parts, assemblies, products | |||
Intelligent tool palletes | |||
Import external CAD geometry | |||
Automate bills of materials creation | |||
Automate part updates | |||
Assign parametric constraints for parts | |||
Object materials and mass properties | |||
700,000+ intelligent manufacturing parts | |||
ISO, ANSI, DIN, JIS, BSI, CSN, and GB support |
Incorporate GIS topology | |||
Create, maintain CAD, GIS data | |||
Aggregate GIS data with design data | |||
Access spatial data in multiple sources | |||
Electric N. Amer./Europe data schemas | |||
Reports for water, wastewater, and gas | |||
Create geometries from geomap data | |||
Insert geomapping data |
Create panel layouts, schematic diagrams | |||
Organize in a project-based structure | |||
Use consistent project standards | |||
Wiring diagram error checking | |||
65,000+ intelligent electrical symbols | |||
AS, GB, IEC, JIC, and IEEE standards |
Accurate MEP documentation | |||
Create MEP drawings | |||
MEP, HVAC symbol libraries | |||
10,500+ intelligent MEP objects | |||
Support AIA 2nd ed., BS1192 Descriptive | |||
Support BS1192 – AUG Version 2 standards | |||
Piping parts alignment | |||
Calculate forces on parts, objects | |||
Materials reports |
Create schematic diagrams, plant layouts | |||
Create, maintain plant design drawings | |||
Automate P&IDs | |||
Share isometrics, orthographics reports | |||
Materials reports | |||
400+ intelligent plant objects | |||
Includes equipment, support templates | |||
Structural members to support 40 standards |
Alignment and profile design | |||
Corridor modeling | |||
Design automation | |||
Platform edge design | |||
Special trackwork design | |||
Project Explorer for Civil 3D | |||
Light rail and tram vehicle tracking |
Materials and quantities | |||
Roundabout design | |||
Corridor modeling | |||
Design automation | |||
Drainage design | |||
Intersection design | |||
Road rehabilitation | |||
Project Explorer for Civil 3D | |||
Swept path analysis |
Materials and quantities | |||
Parking lot layout | |||
Roundabout design | |||
Storm & sanitary sewer detailed design | |||
Corridor modeling | |||
Design automation | |||
Pressurized utilities | |||
Survey | |||
Terrain modeling | |||
Grading | |||
Geotechnical Modeler for Civil 3D | |||
Swept path analysis | |||
Grading Optimization for Civil 3D | |||
Project Explorer for Civil 3D |
Bridge alignment, profile, section modeling | |||
Parametric bridge modeling | |||
Spreadsheets for repetitive tasks | |||
Structural analysis | |||
Girder calculations for optioneering | |||
Hybrid grillage / Finite element models | |||
Publish bridge model to Revit | |||
Rebar detailing and drawing production |
Storm & sanitary sewer conceptual design | |||
Roadside grading | |||
Roundabout design | |||
Theme palettes | |||
Cross-section views | |||
Component roads | |||
Component-based bridge design |
Model existing environment | |||
Import 3D Models | |||
Design corridor | |||
Revit Model Integration |
Material quantities | |||
Stormwater analysis | |||
Alignment & Profile optimization | |||
Line of sight analysis | |||
Bridge line girder analysis | |||
Flood simulation | |||
Mobility simulation | |||
Traffic simulation |
Animation (Export to 3ds Max) | |||
Atmospheric effects | |||
Storyboarding and animations |
Generate terrain from point clouds | |||
Generate feature from point clouds | |||
Scan to Mesh | |||
Generate point clouds | |||
Photo processing |
Plan and profile sheet generation | |||
QTO and earthwork calculations | |||
Construction documentation |
IFC import and export | |||
Corridor data shortcut (DREF) | |||
Import and convert PDFs | |||
Export blocks to Inventor, BIM 360 | |||
Integrate coordinated BIM models | |||
Import/export drawings to BIM 360, Inventor | |||
Import/export from Revit, Fusion 360 | |||
Attach, edit, display point clouds | |||
Connector for ArcGIS | |||
Collaboration for Civil 3D |
Create custom keystroke commands | |||
Edit multiple object properties | |||
AutoLISP programming and automation | |||
Visual LISP functionality | |||
Visual Basic applications | |||
Record repetitive keystroke sequences | |||
Industry-specific object libraries | |||
Macros |
Processor |
Dual-core Intel Core 2 or equivalent AMD; CPU must support SSE 4.1 |
Minimum: 2.5–2.9 GHz Recommended: 3+ GHz |
Minimum: 2.5–2.9 GHz Recommended: 3+ GHz |
Microsoft Windows |
10, 64-bit |
10, 64-bit |
10, 64-bit |
Apple macOS |
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Linux |
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Disk space |
16 GB |
16+ GB |
16-30+ GB |
RAM |
8-16+ GB |
8-16+ GB |
8-16+ GB |
Video graphics card |
DirectX 10.1 capable 2+ GB VRAM |
DirectX 12 compliant 1-4+ GB VRAM |
DirectX 12 compliant 1-4+ GB VRAM |
Browsers |
Chrome, Firefox |
Chrome |
Chrome |