AutoCAD vs Rhino 3D
Both are on the CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| AutoCAD | Rhino 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #1 9.0 | #3 8.0 |
| Maker | AutoCAD | Rhino 3D |
| Starts at | $260 a month | $95 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | API, iPhone/iPad, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request | Commercial — Rhino 8 single concurrent user: $995 a month Commercial — Rhino 8, 10 concurrent users: $9,950 a month Commercial — Rhino 8, 50 concurrent users: $49,750 a month Commercial upgrade — Rhino 8 single concurrent user: $595 a month |
| 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. | Rhino 3D offers a permanent commercial license alongside a 90-day evaluation and separate education options. Consider the required license type and the evaluation restrictions before deciding which option fits your use. |
| Visit AutoCAD | Visit Rhino 3D |