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Compare AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion's features. Learn about the differences between the two 3D modeling software.
Includes Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion
Monthly | CA$115 | CA$340 | CA$550 |
Annual | CA$641 | CA$2,720 | CA$4,380 |
3 year | CA$2,745 (3 annual payments) | CA$8,165 (3 annual payments) | CA$13,145 (3 annual payments) |
Autodesk Fusion is an integrated industrial and mechanical design platform. Concept and prototype in collaboration with manufacturing. |
Design every detail with 2D and 3D CAD software. AutoCAD has improved industry toolsets and workflows across desktop, web, and mobile. |
Professional-grade tools for 2D and 3D modeling, collaboration, advanced simulation, CAM, and digital factory design. |
Detailed concept renderings | |||
3D graphics rotation/panning | |||
Advanced geometric views | |||
Edit scans with raster and vector tools | |||
Shape generator | |||
Sketching | |||
Assembly modeling | |||
Mechanical concept and layout design | |||
Mesh modeling | |||
Surface modeling | |||
Parametric modeling | |||
Tube and pipe design | |||
Direct modeling | |||
Freeform modeling | |||
Component generators and calculators |
2D manufacturing drawings | |||
Compatible for 3D printing | |||
Geometric dimensions & tolerances (GD+T) standards | |||
Print batches of drawings | |||
Tracked changes within drawings *with Manage Extension | |||
Exploded views | |||
Print batches of multiple product drawings | |||
Detect and comply with CAD standards | |||
Xref compare | |||
Smart annotation tools | |||
Architechture Drafting Standards | |||
Content center |
Import, export models | |||
Shared view collaboration | |||
User management | |||
Global share | |||
Commenting + redlining | |||
Unlimited access | |||
Public/private design sharing | |||
Team participant | |||
Import, export blocks | |||
Import, export drawings | |||
Import and convert PDFs | |||
Attach, edit, display point clouds |
Access, view, or edit remotely | |||
Publish, share, and collaborate online | |||
Works with popular cloud services | |||
Web app | |||
Mobile app | |||
Annotate dwg files in airplane mode |
Exploded views and animations | |||
Stress analysis | |||
Cloud simulation | |||
Simplify | |||
Compare results | |||
Static stress | |||
Modal frequency | |||
Thermal & thermal stress | |||
Buckling | |||
Non-linear Stress | |||
Event simulation | |||
Shape optimization | |||
Dynamic simulation |
Manufacturing methods & constraints | |||
Machine learning & AI | |||
Create custom keystroke commands | |||
AutoLISP programming and automation | |||
Visual LISP functionality | |||
Visual Basic applications | |||
Record repetitive keystroke sequences | |||
Edit multiple object properties | |||
Industry-specific object libraries | |||
Macros | |||
Native, editable results | |||
Cloud solve | |||
Costing | |||
Design configurations | |||
Automated frame design | |||
Sheet metal |
Design parts, assemblies, products | |||
Automate part updates | |||
Assign parametric constraints for parts | |||
Intelligent tool palletes | |||
Import external CAD geometry | |||
Object materials and mass properties | |||
Automate bills of materials creation | |||
700,000+ intelligent manufacturing parts |
Schematic capture | |||
Create panel layouts, schematic diagrams | |||
Use consistent project standards | |||
Organize in a project-based structure | |||
Wiring diagram error checking | |||
65,000+ intelligent electrical symbols | |||
PCB layout | |||
PCB manufacturing (CAM) | |||
Design for manufacturability/DRC | |||
MCAD-ECAD unification | |||
Component library management | |||
SPICE simulation | |||
Electronics cooling | |||
PCB design integration | |||
Printed circuit board interoperability |
2.5 & 3-axis milling | |||
3+2 milling (5-axis positional) | |||
4-axis milling | |||
5-axis simultaneous milling | |||
Setup probing | |||
Turning | |||
Mill-turning | |||
Water jet, laser cutter, plasma cutter | |||
Free Post Processor Library |
Fused filament fabrication | |||
Associative programming | |||
Metal additive manufacturing |
Integrate coordinated BIM models | |||
Model-based definition | |||
BIM interoperability | |||
Assign objects to layers with colors | |||
TrustedDWG™ file validation |
Administrative tools | |||
User management | |||
File export | |||
Version control | |||
AnyCAD | |||
Work with non-native data | |||
Create reusable block libraries | |||
Printed circuit board interoperability |
Architechture toolset | |||
Map 3D toolset | |||
MEP toolset | |||
Plant 3D toolset |
Simulation Extension | |||
Generative Design Extension | |||
Machining Extension | |||
Nesting & Fabrication Extension | |||
Product Design Extension | |||
Manage Extension | |||
Additive Build Extension |
Customize menu, ribbon interfaces | |||
Content sensitive ribbons | |||
Cohesive user experience | |||
Block library | |||
Edit, print logical drawing sets | |||
Import, edit, and create CAD blocks | |||
Quick access recent or favorite blocks |
Automate updates and notifications | |||
Includes service packs, updates | |||
Certified hardware support | |||
Available dedicated phone support | |||
Extensive user community | |||
Guides, tutorials, and training center | |||
Customize installs for your company | |||
Access to releases from prior years |
Processor |
2.5-3+ GHz |
2.5-3+ GHz |
2.5-3+ GHz |
Microsoft Windows |
10, 64-bit |
10, 64-bit |
10, 64-bit |
Apple MacOS |
Big Sur v11 |
Big Sur v11, Windows 10 on Mac |
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Linux |
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Disk space |
30 GB |
30 GB |
30 GB |
RAM |
8-32 GB |
8-32 GB |
8-32 GB |
Video graphics card |
DirectX 11 capable, Shader Model 5, min. 4 GB of video memory |
DirectX 11 capable, Shader Model 5, min. 4 GB of video memory |
DirectX 11 capable, Shader Model 5, min. 4 GB of video memory |
Browsers |
Chrome |
Chrome |
Chrome |