AutoCAD vs ETAP
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| AutoCAD |  ETAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #1 7.8 | #5 6.1 |
| Maker | AutoCAD | — |
| Starts at | $260 a month | On request |
| Free | Free trial | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request | ETAP Power Simulator Grow: on request ETAP Power Simulator Launch: 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. | ETAP brings electrical modeling, analysis, and operational capabilities into a broad platform, with integrations for engineering data and grid systems. Prospective customers need to request pricing, and should check the Windows requirements for their intended products. |
| Visit AutoCAD | Visit ETAP |