AutoCAD vs Autodesk Inventor
Both are on the CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| AutoCAD | Autodesk Inventor | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #1 9.0 | #17 6.1 |
| Maker | AutoCAD | — |
| Starts at | $260 a month | On request |
| Free | Free trial | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request | Flex: on request Free Trial: on request Inventor Monthly: on request |
| Verdict | AutoCAD combines 2D and 3D work with specialized toolsets and collaboration features. Check the subscription terms and price against your needs, particularly the named-user and one-device-at-a-time limits. | Inventor brings mechanical modeling, documentation, and simulation tools together in a Windows application, with options for design integrations and automation. The 30-day trial is available, but ongoing subscription prices are not shown as figures. |
| Visit AutoCAD | Visit Autodesk Inventor |