AutoCAD vs OpenBuildings Designer
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| AutoCAD |  OpenBuildings Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #2 7.8 | #33 3.1 |
| Maker | AutoCAD | — |
| Starts at | $260 a month | $3,844 a year |
| Free | Free trial | No |
| 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 | OpenBuildings Designer: $3,844 a year |
| 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. | — |
| Visit AutoCAD | Visit OpenBuildings Designer |