Compare CHEMCAD and AutoCAD - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CHEMCAD or AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CHEMCAD, and CHEMCAD is rated higher (89/100) than AutoCAD (79/100). CHEMCAD offers users more features (3) than AutoCAD (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is CHEMCAD!

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:

Chemstations Vs. Autodesk

Chemstations: Chemstations and its chemical process simulation software CHEMCAD have been evolving with the highly dynamic chemical engineering industry. We believe in the value that chemical engineers bring to our world and we are dedicated to providing tools that help advance the field.

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...

Who is more expensive? CHEMCAD or AutoCAD Architecture?

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 CHEMCAD and AutoCAD Architecture.

CHEMCAD accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 CHEMCAD is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Architecture and CAD software. AutoCAD Architecture price starts at $1,288 per year , When comparing AutoCAD Architecture to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Architecture and CAD software cost.

Bottom line: AutoCAD Architecture is more expensive than CHEMCAD.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

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

Target customer size

CHEMCAD's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and AutoCAD Architecture's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.