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Take Your Building Projects to the Next Level

Gain the freedom to explore a wide range of design options. Connect to a broad network of design professionals with the familiar DWG™ file format. Document your projects, enhance your designs, and create better buildings. It’s easy with a CAD program purpose-built for the building industry.

Compare AutoCAD Products to Find One That’s Right for You

Compare the following CAD programs: AutoCAD®, AutoCAD LT®, AutoCAD® Architecture, and AutoCAD® MEP software, as well as AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite and AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite. You can also customize AutoCAD design software with thousands of available add-ons.

 AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT		AutoCAD
AutoCAD 
Autodesk Design Suite Premium  		AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD Architecture		AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP		AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite
AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite		AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite
AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite
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MSRP*US $1,200US $3,995US $4,995US $4,995US $4,995US $5,995US $5,995
Features
NEW: Available for Mac OS® X Available     
NEW: Free AutoCAD® WS account for viewing, editing, and sharing DWG files on the web and on Apple® iPad™, iPhone®, and iPod touch®AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Native support for DWG™AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Tools for professional drafting and detailingAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Tools for reviewing and marking up DWG™, DWF™, and PDF filesAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Conceptual design capabilities with surface, mesh, and solid modeling tools AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Enhanced concept design and visualization workflows featuring AutoCAD, Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design, Autodesk® Alias® Sketch, and other included software  Available    
Ability to customize design software for specific business needs AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Point cloud support for reality capture of existing building conditions AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Ability to prepare design and documentation up to 30%** faster than with AutoCAD alone   AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Cost estimating tools   AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Architectural tools for designing stairs, walls, and elevations   Available Available 
MEP engineering tools for designing ductwork, piping, and lighting    Available Available
Assistance with identifying clashes and conflicts before projects go to construction    AvailableAvailableAvailable
Full support of Building Information Modeling (BIM)     AvailableAvailable
Ability to stay coordinated and consistent, regardless of edits     AvailableAvailable
Energy analysis tools to help meet sustainability requirements     AvailableAvailable

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**Autodesk® Building Systems. (2005). A Productivity Comparison of AutoCAD and Autodesk Building Systems.