Compare AutoCAD and TurboCAD Pro Platinum - Jan 2023

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - AutoCAD or TurboCAD Pro Platinum?

AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than TurboCAD Pro Platinum, and AutoCAD is rated higher (79/100) than TurboCAD Pro Platinum (77/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

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. IMSI/Design, LLC

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...

IMSI/Design, LLC: IMSI/Design, LLC, a private company headquartered in Novato, CA, is a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry and the global leader in retail CAD (Computer Aided Design).

Who is more expensive? AutoCAD or TurboCAD Pro Platinum?

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 TurboCAD Pro Platinum.

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. TurboCAD Pro Platinum price starts at $1,499 per license , When comparing TurboCAD Pro Platinum to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Architecture and CAD software cost.

Bottom line: AutoCAD is more expensive than TurboCAD Pro Platinum.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

TurboCAD Pro Platinum: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

AutoCAD 2015 is specifically designed to help designers, architects, media and entertainment professionals and engineers. TurboCAD is most suitable for medium businesses, although it can also be used in large enterprises if the project budget does not exceed too much.