Top Autodesk Alternatives

Here are the best alternatives to Autodesk. Explore top Autodesk competitors offering similar features, benefits, and functionality. Choose the one that meets your needs, whether you want better pricing, advanced features, or enhanced customization. Use this comparison to discover tools that compete with Autodesk and may better align with your needs.

Autodesk
AutoCAD
Trimble
Price - Starting from
Education
$250
/mo
30-day money-back guarantee
Price - Starting from
Monthly
$250
/mo
30-day free trial
Price - Starting from
Trimble Connect
$10
/mo
Most Recommended
Expert Pros
Ability to collaborate with consultants in one model is astonishing
Saves so much time
Very easy to edit dimensions in the part files
Expert Pros
3D rendering + 2D drafting
High performing platform
Time-saving features
A wealth of learning resources available
Expert Pros
Amazing communication feature
Efficient project management
Can be programmed
Expert Cons
Difficulty in navigating the cloud detection interface
Large assemblies will require large computing power
Expert Cons
Complex interface
Steep learning curve
Relatively high cost for casual users
Expert Cons
Pricing can’t be predicted
High barrier to entry

Autodesk CAD Alternatives

  • More user friendly
  • Has Visualizing
  • Has File Import
  • Higher prices
  • Worse help and support
  • Lower overall user rating
AutoCAD
4.4
  • More user friendly
  • Has Visualizing
  • Has File Import
  • Higher prices
  • Worse help and support
  • Lower overall user rating
4.4
  • Worse performance
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lower overall user rating
  • Lacks Visualizing
  • Lacks File Import
Trimble
4.2
  • Worse performance
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lower overall user rating
  • Lacks Visualizing
  • Lacks File Import
4.2
  • Worse performance
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lower overall user rating
  • Lacks Visualizing
  • Lacks File Import
Bentley Systems
4.2
  • Worse performance
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lower overall user rating
  • Lacks Visualizing
  • Lacks File Import
4.2
  • Has Visualizing
  • Higher prices
  • Worse performance
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lower overall user rating
  • Lacks File Import
Bricsys
4.1
  • Has Visualizing
  • Higher prices
  • Worse performance
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lower overall user rating
  • Lacks File Import
4.1
  • Lower prices
  • Has Visualizing
  • Worse help and support
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lower overall user rating
  • Lacks Rendering
SmartDraw
4.0
  • Lower prices
  • Has Visualizing
  • Worse help and support
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lower overall user rating
  • Lacks Rendering
4.0