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AutoCAD vs Civil 3D

Updated January 30, 2026

AutoCAD vs Civil 3D: Which is best for you?

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$250.00

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$320.00

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Top Rated
  Features
Floor Plans & Maps
4.88
2D Drawing
4.75
Civil
4.67
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CAD Tools
4.57
Data Import/Export
4.45
2D Drawing
4.45
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Integrations
Revit
Revit
SketchUp
SketchUp
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Pros / Cons
  • As an architect, AutoCAD is an essential tool for creating all types of drawings (floor plans, elevations, electrical layouts, ceiling plans, etc.).
  • AutoCAD licensing is very expensive and the limitations in which graphics cards they will work with is sometimes limited for enterprise support.
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  • Autodesk Civil 3D is a powerful software solution designed specifically for civil engineers, providing a comprehensive suite of tools for design, drafting, and analysis of 3D models. While it may training and is more expensive than some alternatives, it offers extensive resources and integration options to make the design process more efficient and effective.
  • Like when I was out on the field with new survey data and I had poor reception, I couldn't integrate the new data to our existing network until I got back to the office and updated the survey database.
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.1/ 5
4/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
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4.2/ 5
4/ 5
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.2/ 5
3.7/ 5
Functionality
4.6/ 5
4.6/ 5
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Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
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Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
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Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad