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AutoCAD

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8.6 /10

CX Score

9.1 /10

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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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Awards & Recognition

AutoCAD won the following awards in the Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing category

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2026 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2026

1 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2026

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2025

Product Impact

2025

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2025

3 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact

2024

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

2 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact

2023

1 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2023

Product Impact

2022

2 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2022

AutoCAD Ratings

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89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+93 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?

0% Negative

4% Neutral

96% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Respectful
Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 74

2D Drawing

Technical Drawings

Printing Support

Libraries & Templates

Visualization

Collaboration

Analytics and Reporting

2D/3D Conversion

3rd Party Integration

Raster Data Manipulation

3D Modeling

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

AutoCAD Reviews

Vansh K.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Construction
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Designing to Perfection

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

AutoCAD is a powerful software tool to create 2D engineering drawings. The installation and implementation is very easy and can be done with the help of installation guide by following the steps mentioned.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It's unique commands like Blocks, Layers etc which are available at a click are super user friendly which saves a lot of time. We can easily install third party plugins as well which enhances the capabilities of AutoCAD,

What do you dislike most about this product?

For 2D Modelling there are no such issues which I have faced till date but 3D modelling needs to be improved.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would highly recommend using AutoCAD for 2D-Modelling. There is enough training material available online so getting hands-on practice will not cause any issue.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Trustworthy
Unique Features
Efficient Service

Vishal G.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2026

Essential for accurate technical drawings

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

Its snapping tools exact coordinate entry and millimeter level control make it far more accurate for technical drafting than general 3D modeling tools

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I love how reliable it is for creating clean technical diagrams. you get total control over exact millimeter dimensions and layer colors which keeps complex engineering layouts organized and easy to read

What do you dislike most about this product?

when you load up an extremely detailed engineering layout with thousands of elements then the software sometimes freezes or becomes very sluggish to navigate

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Do not rely on clicking icons in the ribbon interface. memorizing keyboard shortcuts will drastically speed up your daily drafting workflow.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Inspires Innovation

Erick L.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2026

Great Software for Engineering Development

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

Very popular and standard across the industry. Unaware of any other software that is as widely used as AutoCAD.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The user interface is very good and simply to understand. Also the inclusion of 3D modeling capabilities is very nice.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There are some tools that I just do not use. Great to have it but I will likely never interface with it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are looking for a reliable and good 2D CAD software, AutoCAD is the way to go.

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Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Inspires Innovation

Cons

Less Effective Service

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Awards & Recognition

2026 Data Quadrant Champion

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

AutoCAD Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love AutoCAD?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

2D Drawing The ability to create precise 2D drawings.

Technical Drawings Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

Printing Support The ability to print maps and 3D output to scale.

Libraries & Templates Includes a library of standard components and templates that users can insert into their designs, which speeds up the process of starting new projects.

Visualization The ability to see and interact with a design in a more intuitive and informative way.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

2D/3D Conversion The ability to transforming a two-dimensional (2D) image or model into a three-dimensional (3D) representation.

3rd Party Integration The ability to integrate other applications including PLM, CAM, CAE or GIS.

Raster Data Manipulation Includes editing, simulated drawings, color models, vectorization and filters.

3D Modeling Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

AutoCAD Reviews

Vansh K.

Designing to Perfection

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Vishal G.

Essential for accurate technical drawings

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Erick L.

Great Software for Engineering Development

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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