--- description: Learn more about AutoCAD price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: AutoCAD Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) > [AutoCAD](/software/174021/autocad) # AutoCAD Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174021/autocad Page: 1 / 130\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174021/autocad?page=2) > 2D and 3D CAD software that offers features such as designing and annotating geometry, layout publishing, automation, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3213 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses AutoCAD? Designed for architects, designers, engineers, project managers, real estate developers, students, construction professionals who want to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3213 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Autodesk - **Location**: San Rafael, US - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 250.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 2D/3D Designing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Modeling - Animation - Annotations - CAD Tools - Change Management - Collaboration Tools - Compliance Management - Component Library - Content Library - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Design Templates - Document Generation - Document Management - Drafting - Drag & Drop - File Management - Manufacturing Design Data - Mobile Access - Parts Management - Project Management - Rendering - Reusable Designs - Scheduling - Sketching and Annotation Tools - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (3 total) - Microsoft Excel - Revit - SketchUp ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) - [Animation Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/32795/animation/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31276/3d-architecture/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31237/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The software was stable, professional-grade, and provided great value when ownership and upgrade options were available. > > **Cons**: The move to a subscription-only model ended my use of the product. I originally purchased AutoCAD outright for over $6,000 and paid for every upgrade path for many years. That was a major investment in both time and money, which is now disregarded by forcing ongoing payments just to keep access. The subscription model feels unfair, erases the value of previous purchases, and shows little respect for long-term loyal users. > > Overall, AutoCAD was an outstanding tool that delivered decades of reliable performance and was central to my work. It provided accuracy and capabilities that shaped the industry and justified its premium price. However, my experience ended once Autodesk shifted to a subscription-only model. Despite my significant financial investment over the years, I am now locked out of updates unless I agree to perpetual payments. For me, this business model overshadows the software’s strengths and has driven me away from using it altogether. ----- ### "Solid Experience overall" — 5.0/5 > **Tamzed** | *4 June 2025* | Business Supplies & Equipment | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Autocad is super easy to use and very intrusive and gets all the things done that is needed from a cad software. > > **Cons**: Sometimes it may crash but it does save a backup before. Sometimes some of the features is a bit tricky to navigate around > > A very solid software for anyone starting with 3D or 2D cad drawing. Used it through my university and now work life and it just gets the job done. ----- ### "Computer-aided design for Drafting but not 3D modelling" — 4.0/5 > **Edwin** | *19 November 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Line Drawings looks great on Autocad compare to other Autodesk Softwares. > > **Cons**: Line Drawings are independently drawn and interface is quite complicated compare to Revit. > > Overall Autocad is fantastic for simple Line Drawings, however can be very time consuming for larger projects as one drawing does not correlate with one another. ----- ### "AutoCAD is my base" — 5.0/5 > **Julius** | *28 October 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am a user since 2000 and got accustomed to the simplest commands to operate AutoCAD. > > **Cons**: There are some upgrades that is almost the same and not that really a significant upgrade to the previous versions. > > I like the interface and basic operation of the software and make me efficient when it comes to 2D drafting works. ----- ### "User-friendly CAD design and editing software" — 5.0/5 > **Caleb** | *19 September 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how easy and intuitive this program is. There is basically no learning curve, and even if you do get stuck, it has a convenient search bar that works well. There is also plentiful support to be found on the Autodesk community website. I use it daily to import and export DXFs and DWGs that work seamlessly with SolidWorks and Adobe Illustrator. The last thing I will mention is how unique the selection tool is and how very helpful it is. > > **Cons**: There really is nothing major that I dislike. There are a few minor things, such as not being able to have driving dimensional annotations, but that could be more of an intended choice. The only other thing is that it does not use the native file explorer very well, and sometimes it is a little tricky to find files on your computer inside the program. > > This program aids in my design flow and has become an invaluable tool. I would recommend this to everyone who is involved in design. It not only helps on the front end, but saves a lot of time if you just need to tweak 2D drawings created from giant 3D assemblies. ----- Page: 1 / 130\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174021/autocad?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174021/autocad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data