The AutoCAD Family: Power & Precision

Unlock your creativity with powerful 2D and 3D CAD tools.

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Choose the right AutoCAD for you

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AutoCAD LT

Cost-effective 2D CAD for precise drafting, design and documentation.

$540/month (Paid annually)

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AutoCAD

Powerful 2D and 3D CAD with insights and automation powered by Autodesk AI.

$2,095/month (Paid annually)

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AutoCAD Web

A trusted solution with core AutoCAD commands for light editing and designs.

$100/month (Paid annually)

Meet the AutoCAD family

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AutoCAD

Optimize your 2D and 3D design workflows with CAD software trusted by millions. 

  • Unlock insights and automations powered by Autodesk AI

  • Tailor for industries with specialized toolsets and apps

  • Manage design data with Autodesk Docs integrations.

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AutoCAD LT

Best-in-class 2D design, drafting and documentation software.

  • Draft, design, and edit with precise 2D geometry and documentation features

  • Increase efficiency with the latest automation features, or use your own with AutoLISP

  • Collaborate with your peers securely with intuitive tools and interface.

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AutoCAD Web

A trusted solution for your essential design needs.·      

  • Familiar AutoCAD drafting tools online in a simplified interface

  • Create, view, edit and annotate drawings from anywhere

  • Quickly collaborate with AutoCAD users on a design directly from a job site

Compare AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD
AutoCAD LT
APIs and automations using Autodesk AI
Cloud and mobility
Collaboration
Architecture design
AutoCAD
AutoCAD LT
APIs and automations using Autodesk AI
Cloud and mobility
Collaboration
Architecture design
Capabilities
Comprehensive
Limited
N/A
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5 reasons AutoCAD stands apart from CAD alternatives

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AI insights and automations

AutoCAD includes AI-powered insights, machine-learning features and built in automations to help with tasks such as comparing drawings, replacing blocks, counting objects and creating schedules.

AutoCAD user ratings and reviews

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Capterra top performer

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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.

AutoCAD is used by students, architects, designers, engineers, project managers, real estate developers, and construction professionals to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.

Yes. Students and educators can get free one-year educational access to Autodesk products and services, renewable for as long as you remain eligible. Learn more.

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*Productivity data is based on a series of studies Autodesk commissioned from outside consultants. These seven tool-combination studies compared the performance of generic AutoCAD and AutoCAD-specific tool sets when used by experienced AutoCAD users to perform common tasks. In each of the seven studies, improvements in overall productivity were calculated by first calculating the sum of the time required to complete a specific task in the tool set and the sum of the time required to complete the corresponding task in regular AutoCAD, and then calculating these two times. The percentage difference between the sums. Like all other performance tests, test results may vary depending on the computer, operating system, filters, network environment at the testing location, and the source of the test sample. The test samples are from the UK and the testing location is in the UK, so the final results may be different from the results of tests conducted in other regions where you live. Product information and specifications are subject to change without notice. Autodesk provides this information "as is" and does not intend to provide any express or implied warranty of any kind with respect to the products and services related to this test.