Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 30, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - AutoCAD or CMAP?
AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CMAP, and CMAP is rated higher (88/100) than AutoCAD (79/100). AutoCAD offers users more features (3) than CMAP (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:
Autodesk Vs. J-Media
Autodesk: For more than 30 years, Autodesk software has helped designers, engineers, visual artists, students and makers imagine, design and create a better world. Advances in accessible 3D design and fabrication technology are disrupting the design, engineering and entertainment professions as we know them. As a result, Autodesk is expanding beyond our desi...
J-Media: J-Media is a Software & IT Services company based in Cheshire in the UK.
We were founded in 2000, so we've spent over 10 years helping lots of businesses to perform better through intelligent use of technology.
From software to automate your marketing to fast, friendly IT support, we work hard to give our clients the very best that IT has to...
Who is more expensive? AutoCAD or CMAP?
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 AutoCAD and CMAP.
AutoCAD price starts at $1,865 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 AutoCAD is rated 10, which is much higher than the average cost of Architecture and CAD software. CMAP accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 AutoCAD is rated 10, which is much higher than the average cost of Architecture and CAD software.
Bottom line: AutoCAD is more expensive than CMAP.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared AutoCAD Vs. CMAP based on some of the most important and required Architecture and CAD features.
AutoCAD: Basic Reports, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support.
CMAP: We are still working to collect the list of features for CMAP.
Target customer size
AutoCAD 2015 is specifically designed to help designers, architects, media and entertainment professionals and engineers. and CMAP's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.