Compare ArcSite and AutoCAD - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 30, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ArcSite or AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ArcSite, and ArcSite is rated higher (80/100) than AutoCAD (79/100). AutoCAD offers users more features (3) than ArcSite (0).

Looking for the right Architecture and CAD solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Arctuition Vs. Autodesk

Arctuition: Our intuitive architecture tool provides accurate pricing and proposals with professional results through drawing a picture.

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Who is more expensive? ArcSite or AutoCAD?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Architecture and CAD software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ArcSite and AutoCAD.

ArcSite price starts at $15 per license/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ArcSite is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Architecture and CAD software. AutoCAD price starts at $1,865 per year , When comparing AutoCAD to its competitors, the software is rated 10 - much higher than the average Architecture and CAD software cost.

Bottom line: AutoCAD is more expensive than ArcSite.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ArcSite Vs. AutoCAD based on some of the most important and required Architecture and CAD features.

ArcSite: We are still working to collect the list of features for ArcSite.

AutoCAD: Basic Reports, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

ArcSite's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, AutoCAD 2015 is specifically designed to help designers, architects, media and entertainment professionals and engineers.



ArcSite

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $15 per license/month

ArcSite is a cloud-based construction management tool that is designed to help professionals in the construction field in estimation as well as the creation of detailed takeoff, drawings, and measurements.

Categories: Takeoff, Electrical Distributor, 2D, Presentation.

AutoCAD

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $1,865 per year

AutoCAD 2017 is a CAD software that can help users to create stunning designs and speed detailing and documentation work. Users can connect their workflow across mobile solutions, desktop or cloud using this so...

Categories: Computer aided design, Product Roadmap.

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ArcSite: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

AutoCAD: 3 Features

Basic Reports
Data Import/Export
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
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ArcSite
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$15 per license/month
Functionality
5
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AutoCAD
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
79/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$1,865 per year
Functionality
5
CHEMCAD
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
4
CMAP
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
5
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ElectroPlan
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$40 per month
Functionality
8

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.