Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 08, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanGrid or AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than AutoCAD (77/100). PlanGrid offers users more features (5) than AutoCAD (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanGrid!
Looking for the right Construction 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:
PlanGrid Vs. Autodesk
PlanGrid: Founded in 2011 by two pairs of construction engineers and computer scientists, PlanGrid brings beautiful, intuitive software solutions to the construction industry. Today, hundreds of thousands of construction professionals build their buildings and infrastructure using PlanGrid.
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? PlanGrid or AutoCAD LT?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction 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 PlanGrid and AutoCAD LT.
PlanGrid price starts at $39 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 PlanGrid is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. AutoCAD LT price starts at $55 per month , When comparing AutoCAD LT to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: AutoCAD LT is more expensive than PlanGrid.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared PlanGrid Vs. AutoCAD based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
AutoCAD LT: We are still working to collect the list of features for AutoCAD LT.
Target customer size
PlanGrid's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and AutoCAD LT's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.