Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 30, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ICE or AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ICE, and AutoCAD is rated higher (79/100) than ICE (75/100). AutoCAD offers users more features (3) than ICE (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:
Etech Global Services Vs. Autodesk
Etech Global Services: Etech Global Services is a leading provider of intelligent sales, service and technology solutions. For nearly 20 years we have been helping companies cost effectively acquire new customers and maximize profits by servicing and growing existing customers.
Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS), a technological division of Etech Global Serv...
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? ICE 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 ICE and AutoCAD.
ICE price starts at $45 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 ICE 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 ICE.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ICE Vs. AutoCAD based on some of the most important and required Architecture and CAD features.
ICE: We are still working to collect the list of features for ICE.
AutoCAD: Basic Reports, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
ICE'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.