Compare Vectorworks and AutoCAD - Jan 2023

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Vectorworks or AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Vectorworks, and AutoCAD is rated higher (79/100) than Vectorworks (72/100). Vectorworks offers users more features (4) than AutoCAD (3).

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:

Vectorworks Vs. Autodesk

Vectorworks: ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE WITH VECTORWORKS 2019. WE’VE ADDED CAPABILITIES TO MAKE YOUR EVERYDAY TASKS EVEN EASIER TO ACCOMPLISH.

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? Vectorworks 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 Vectorworks and AutoCAD.

Vectorworks price starts at $1,690 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Vectorworks 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 Vectorworks.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

Vectorworks: Data Import/Export, Project Collaboration, Collaboration Center , Computer aided design.

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

Target customer size

Vectorworks's typical customers include: SMBs, AutoCAD 2015 is specifically designed to help designers, architects, media and entertainment professionals and engineers.