--- description: Learn how AutoCAD can help your business. We provide UK business users the most detailed information on pricing, features, usability, and reviews for AutoCAD. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: AutoCAD Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) > [AutoCAD](/software/112399/autocad) # AutoCAD Canonical: https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/112399/autocad Page: 1 / 130\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/112399/autocad?page=2) > AutoCAD is a design and drafting platform which supports automated design tasks and offers features such as 2D drafting, drawing and annotation, 3D modeling and visualization, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3209 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of AutoCAD Native mobile apps for iOS and Android give users the flexibility to view, create, edit and share drawings on the go, via any smartphone or tablet. Offline access serves to enhance user productivity by allowing users to work offline, then syncing any changes once internet connection is restored. Solid, surface and mesh modeling technology helps users create realistic 3D models of their designs. 3D navigation tools allow users to orbit, swivel, walk and fly around their 3D model. AutoCAD supports connected collaboration through PDF and DGN file import, DWG and image references, sheet set manager, and geographic location information and online maps. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3209 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**: US$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 - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Animation - Annotations - Bills of Material - CAD Tools - Change Management - Civil - Collaboration Tools - Commercial - Compliance Management - Component Library - Configurable Workflow - Content Library - Customizable Fields - Data Import/Export ## 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.getapp.co.uk/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) - [Animation Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/3780/animation/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/1483/3d-architecture/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/1433/3d-cad/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/1431/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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This makes doing business with both suppliers and customers worldwide so much more convenient as we share CAD files and do not have to deal with exporting files to different filetypes, worry about inconsistencies between software features, or any of the other inconveniences that come along with working in two different software's. > > **Cons**: Like most software's do, AutoCAD regularly goes through updates most years. In the last several years my experience is that the updates are subtle. However they may not always be super obvious and may take a little bit of a learning curve to understand without prior training. > > AutoCAD is a software I use every day in my work. The company who produces AutoCAD, Autodesk, is corporation that provides software products and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. What I especially appreciate about AutoCAD is how Autodesk has structured the interface similarly to that of other software products, which makes it easier to navigate other software products I also use. ----- ### "Using AutoCAD for event production/management" — 5.0/5 > **Steven** | *22 February 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I personally liked the exclusivity of it, which kept demand up for anyone AutoCAD savvy. In my opionion it is the pinnacle of software for technical creation that needs to be finite in details or measurements. What really sealed the deal is when they integrated BIMS and endless libraries for everything and anything. From textiles to furniture and specialty equipment, there is now a BIM for everything, which is so much better than a dedcade ago when you had to draw in everything yourself. > > **Cons**: Some projects don't require measurements to be so finite therefore making it more time consuming for simplier tasks that don't require precision work. Or in other words trying to use this software to do things it can do but wasn't necessarily designed for. > > I have used AutoCAD for 12 years now and never once even had to call technical support or have any issues. From updating to the newest software each year to keeping it up and going on multiple devices working in tandem, I never once had a software issue. Now hardware when plotting out a massive drawing..... that can be a different story. ----- ### "Autocad review" — 3.0/5 > **Kev** | *21 November 2024* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like most of the features and drafting > > **Cons**: This product is difficult to learn and takes a lot to learn ----- ### "Essential for Electrical Engineering students, but still suffers from random crashes." — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *30 December 2025* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The access to the Student License with my institutional email is a lifesaver. For my electrical engineering projects, the layer management is perfect for separating lighting circuits from the architectural floor plan. It is the absolute standard in Panama, so mastering it is necessary for my career. > > **Cons**: It has frustrating stability issues. Sometimes, even in simple files (like a small house plan), placing a single object/block causes the software to freeze indefinitely, forcing me to restart my entire PC. I also encounter a bug where I create a new object, but it simply doesn't appear on the screen, requiring me to do weird workarounds to make it usable. > > I use the Student Version for designing electrical systems and lighting layouts. While it is a powerful tool for precision drafting, the random freezes when inserting blocks can be very stressful when deadlines are close. However, being able to submit compatible .dwg files is essential for my university courses. ----- ### "AutoCAD in the Right Hands of CADE" — 4.0/5 > **Stephen** | *17 September 2025* | Printing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: In my current printing industry, AutoCAD has been an exceptional tool that help create and design 2D and 3D designs in various dimensions. > > **Cons**: AutoCAD offers 256 varied colors for creating models - even though there are other alternatives with more complex colors, AutoCAD suits my creative design projects. > > AutoCAD has improved collaboration by allowing teams in my organization to create and share 2D and 3D models in one place. ----- Page: 1 / 130\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/112399/autocad?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/112399/autocad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data