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AutoCAD
by Autodesk · San Francisco, United States · Since 1982
2D and 3D CAD standard.
CAD, 3D & engineering softwareRecommended
- Starting price
- ₹18,000/mo
- per month, billed by vendor
- Free trial / plan
- Free trial
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is cad, 3d & engineering software from Autodesk, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 1982. 2D and 3D CAD standard.
CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.
Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹18,000 per month.
What works well
- +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
- +44 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked cad, 3d & engineering software options in our catalogue
What to watch out for
- −No permanently free plan
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market
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AutoCAD features
Category-standard capabilities plus what AutoCAD adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- 2D drafting and 3D modelling
- BIM and structural analysis
- Simulation and FEA
- CAM and CNC programming
- Rendering and visualisation
- Collaboration and versioning
- Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
- Education licences
AutoCAD pricing
Entry price
₹18,000/mo
Published subscription pricing, taxes extra
How AutoCAD charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on autodesk.com.
AutoCAD screenshots
Specifications
- Category
- CAD, 3D & engineering software
- Vendor
- Autodesk
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 1982
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Starting price
- ₹18,000/mo
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Small business, SMB, Mid-market
- Made in India
- No
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Compare all AutoCAD alternatives with pricing →AutoCAD — frequently asked questions
What is AutoCAD?+
AutoCAD is cad, 3d & engineering software by Autodesk. 2D and 3D CAD standard.
How much does AutoCAD cost?+
AutoCAD starts at about ₹18,000 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.
Does AutoCAD offer a free trial or free plan?+
AutoCAD typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.
Is AutoCAD made in India?+
No. AutoCAD is developed by Autodesk in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is AutoCAD best suited for?+
AutoCAD suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software.
What are the best alternatives to AutoCAD?+
Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is AutoCAD deployed?+
AutoCAD is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Autodesk
Autodesk · San Francisco, United States · Founded 1982 · 13 products in our catalogue
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