Average Ratings 11 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Average Ratings 6 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Description

Autodesk AutoCAD is a complete computer-aided design and drafting solution that transforms the way professionals conceptualize, document, and deliver projects. Built for precision and creativity, AutoCAD supports 2D drafting and 3D modeling with intelligent tools for solids, surfaces, and meshes. The AutoCAD 2026 release integrates Autodesk AI, automating repetitive tasks like object placement, markup interpretation, and drawing comparisons to save hours of manual effort. Users can collaborate seamlessly using Autodesk Docs, ensuring consistent document management and version control across teams. With built-in AutoLISP, APIs, and the Autodesk App Store, the software is endlessly customizable for specialized workflows. Its seven industry-specific toolsets—including Architecture, MEP, and Plant 3D—optimize productivity and deliver specialized functionality for each discipline. AutoCAD’s cloud connectivity enables real-time co-authoring and access from any device. Whether for buildings, infrastructure, or products, AutoCAD remains the most trusted platform for professional design innovation.

Description

Integrated version control along with straightforward management tools eliminates the expensive requirement for a separate PDM system, ensuring that you and your team always have access to the most current design data. Every alteration made by users is meticulously logged, allowing for a history of changes that can be reversed at any moment, thus offering limitless undo/redo options alongside a thorough audit trail. The option to branch and merge facilitates the simultaneous development of various product concepts. One of the standout features of SolidFace is its parameterization capability, which is utilized throughout all phases of design. 3D motion simulation benefits from this as it updates in real-time with any movement. Additionally, the software can simulate 2D mechanisms, allowing for analysis in either a 2D drawing space or within the 3D sketch environment. Furthermore, SolidFace provides direct access to an extensive online part library, boasting over 100 million part numbers sourced from numerous top manufacturers and distributors, as well as thousands of standards such as ISO, ANSI, DIN, NF, GB, and ASME. This comprehensive resource enhances the design process, making it more efficient and effective for users.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ASTRA Pro Yes 
Activity To Go Yes 
Aireal Reality Studio Yes 
Analyzer CAD Yes 
Artec Studio Yes 
Autodesk Design Review Yes 
CADSIM Plus Yes 
DWG Viewer Yes 
ETAP Software Yes 
IRRICAD Yes 
K-Display Convert Yes 
MasterFile Yes 
Mercura Yes 
MeshCAM Yes 
Moovila Yes 
PVCAD Mega Yes 
ReluxDesktop Yes 
SOFiSTiK Yes 
SUPERVIEW Yes 
WebODM Yes 

Integrations

ASTRA Pro No 
Activity To Go No 
Aireal Reality Studio No 
Analyzer CAD No 
Artec Studio No 
Autodesk Design Review No 
CADSIM Plus No 
DWG Viewer No 
ETAP Software No 
IRRICAD No 
K-Display Convert No 
MasterFile No 
Mercura No 
MeshCAM No 
Moovila No 
PVCAD Mega No 
ReluxDesktop No 
SOFiSTiK No 
SUPERVIEW No 
WebODM No 

Pricing Details

$1,268 per user per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$89 per quarter
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

SolidFace Technology

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

solidface.com

Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
BIM Modeling No 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Landscape Design No 
Virtual Tour No 

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View No 
Design Templates No 
Drafting No 

Architecture

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Visualization / Presentation No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Electrical Design

CAD Tools Yes 
Change Management No 
Collaboration Yes 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation Yes 
Drag & Drop No 
Electrical Parts Catalog Yes 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools Yes 
Reusable Designs Yes 
Symbol Library Yes 

Floor Plan

2D Floor Plans No 
3D Floor Plans No 
Annotation No 
Diagram Templates No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Drag & Drop No 
Lighting Control No 
Object Library No 
Rendering No 

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials Yes 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
For 3D Printing Yes 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation Yes 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View No 
Design Templates No 
Drafting Yes 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling Yes 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making Yes 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles Yes 

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