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Compare AutoCAD and Civil 3D 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$275 per Month
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,803)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
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Star Rating
(306)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$275 per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.3, making it more accessible for beginners compared to Civil 3D, which scored 7.4. Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's intuitive interface allows for quicker onboarding and productivity.
- Reviewers mention that Civil 3D shines in "Grading" with a score of 8.9, outperforming AutoCAD's score of 8.1. Users on G2 highlight Civil 3D's advanced grading tools as a significant advantage for civil engineering projects.
- G2 users report that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, scoring 8.4, is superior to Civil 3D's 8.8, as it allows for real-time changes to be reflected across all views, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in design workflows.
- Users say that Civil 3D's "File Import/Export" capabilities, scoring 9.1, are more robust than AutoCAD's 8.8, facilitating easier integration with other software and improving project collaboration.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Drawing" capabilities are rated equally at 9.2 for both products, but users on G2 appreciate AutoCAD's versatility in creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings, making it a preferred choice for general design tasks.
- Users report that Civil 3D's "Earthwork" functionality, scoring 9.1, is a standout feature, providing detailed calculations and visualizations that are crucial for site development, whereas AutoCAD's score of 7.9 falls short in this specialized area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Subscription (Monthly)
$275
per Month
Flexible options available, talk to sales at: (818) 797-9909
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Civil 3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,501
8.6
252
Ease of Use
8.3
1,506
7.4
252
Ease of Setup
8.1
264
6.5
70
Ease of Admin
7.9
199
6.5
59
Quality of Support
8.2
1,350
7.4
220
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
197
7.5
57
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,478
8.2
251
Features by Category
Design
8.4
402
8.6
39
7.3
370
8.2
35
9.2
408
9.2
38
8.8
399
8.8
38
8.2
363
Feature Not Available
8.3
188
8.8
15
Collaboration
7.8
356
8.4
35
8.9
409
9.1
39
8.7
403
8.9
38
8.7
387
Feature Not Available
Construction
8.4
359
Feature Not Available
8.2
349
Feature Not Available
7.5
329
Feature Not Available
8.1
178
8.9
16
7.8
172
9.1
15
Generative AI
7.5
40
Not enough data
7.3
39
Not enough data
6.4
40
Not enough data
Plan
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
114
Not enough data
7.6
105
Design
Not enough data
8.5
98
Not enough data
7.4
84
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
8.8
118
Construction
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.5
36
Engineering
Not enough data
7.8
57
Not enough data
7.7
58
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
9.4
465
Not enough data
8.1
442
Not enough data
8.2
444
Not enough data
7.4
398
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
458
Not enough data
8.2
410
Not enough data
8.4
455
Not enough data
8.4
430
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
448
Not enough data
8.6
433
Not enough data
8.4
416
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and Civil 3D are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Civil 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
22.7%
Civil Engineering
10.6%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.6%
Design
8.4%
Other
40.5%
Civil Engineering
63.6%
Construction
6.2%
Government Administration
4.1%
Utilities
3.8%
Architecture & Planning
3.4%
Other
18.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
AutoCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
Civil 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Keith K.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Easy to use and helpful assistance menus, as well as helpful online communities and forums.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Alex F.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
The setup of multiple sheets (pertaining to alignments) is convoluted and very painful. Point clouds are a fantastic addition to the program but when building large surfaces the program thins the data and doesn't use all the points. I don't mind this as...
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Keith K.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Easy to use and helpful assistance menus, as well as helpful online communities and forums.
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
Alex F.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
The setup of multiple sheets (pertaining to alignments) is convoluted and very painful. Point clouds are a fantastic addition to the program but when building large surfaces the program thins the data and doesn't use all the points. I don't mind this as...
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 comments
SY
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 comments
ZM
Photorealistic rendering techniques in AutoCAD are a way to create realistic images of 3D models. These techniques use lighting, material, and rendering...Read more
What is new with the subscription release of AutoCAD® 2019?
2 comments
TM
Nice, Thanks for sharing the information.
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Is Civil 3d free for students?
2 comments
CL
Civil 3d ofrece un año gratuito a los estudiantes que se puede refrendar presentando la documentaciòn que acredite que sigues estudiando.Read more
Filter the tiles of LiDAR
1 comment
RB
Hey Dennis, If you want to filter your LIDAR tiles you can create your lidar surface. Once you create your surface you can highlight the surface in...Read more
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