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AutoCAD

Composite Score

8.7 /10

CX Score

9.0 /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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2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2024

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact

Latest Award, 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

2 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2022

AutoCAD Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

Product Experience

Negotiation and Contract

Conflict Resolution

Strategy & Innovation

Service Experience

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:: 94%
Negotiation and Contract:: 87%
Conflict Resolution:: 91%
Strategy & Innovation:: 91%
Service Experience:: 93%

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+92 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

5% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Respectful
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 77

Technical Drawings

2D Drawing

Collaboration

Printing Support

Analytics and Reporting

Libraries & Templates

Visualization

3D Modeling

Digital Scanning

Raster Data Manipulation

3rd Party Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

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

Vijay K.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Construction
Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal

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Submitted Dec 2024

Powerful and precise, but can be complex for begin

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

From a surveyor's perspective, AutoCAD stands out due to its precision, flexibility, and ability to handle detailed land measurements. It allows for accurate creation of maps, site plans, and terrain models, and can seamlessly integrate data from survey equipment like total stations and GPS devices. Its 3D modeling capabilities help visualize landforms and structures, while its compatibility with DWG files ensures easy collaboration with other professionals. Additionally, AutoCAD’s customizable tools and its widespread use as an industry standard make it a go-to choice for surveyors needing reliable, detailed, and efficient design and mapping

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of AutoCAD is its ability to create precise, detailed drawings and models, while offering flexible tools that can be customized for different surveying tasks.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One thing I dislike about AutoCAD is that it can be quite complex for beginners, with a steep learning curve due to its many features and commands.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're considering AutoCAD, I recommend starting with tutorials to get familiar with the basics, as it can be tricky to learn at first. Focus on learning the tools that are most useful for your work, and don't rush into the more advanced features. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements to run AutoCAD smoothly, as it can be demanding on your system. It's also helpful to practice regularly to build confidence and improve your skills. Finally, if you're a surveyor, consider using AutoCAD alongside other specialized software to get the best results for your projects.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Miracle E.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Easy to use, but a bit pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

The fact that it has advanced BIM technology

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its integration with its other software like Revit

What do you dislike most about this product?

Its complexity, and its not user friendly

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Take your time to learn it and when you are done it's worth it.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Efficient Service
Respectful

Cons

Less Effective Service
Wastes Time
Vendor Friendly Policies

mohamed k.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Fantastic product!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

AutoCAD stands out for its industry-leading precision, vast toolset, and compatibility across disciplines like architecture, engineering, and product design.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The extensive customization options and precision tools, allowing detailed and accurate designs across various industries, are my favorite aspects.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The steep learning curve and high system requirements can make it challenging for beginners and strain older computers.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend investing time in tutorials to master the interface and exploring alternative subscription plans for cost efficiency.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Cons

Less Generous

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

AutoCAD Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

Emotional Footprint Overview

+92 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love AutoCAD?

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Pros

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Digital Scanning Includes accuracy reports, photorealistic data visualization, and advanced measurement tools.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Vijay K.

Powerful and precise, but can be complex for begin

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Miracle E.

Easy to use, but a bit pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

mohamed k.

Fantastic product!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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