AutoCAD vs Autodesk Inventor
| AutoCAD | Autodesk Inventor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | $175/user/mo | — |
| Modeling dimension | 2D and 3D | 3D |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, web, iOS, Android | Microsoft Windows |
| File format support | DWG | DWG |
| Parametric modeling | — | Yes |
| Direct modeling | — | Yes |
| Simulation tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, AutoCAD scores higher on our published basis.