AutoCAD vs SKM Power*Tools
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| AutoCAD | SKM Power*Tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #1 7.8 | #7 6.0 |
| Maker | AutoCAD | — |
| Starts at | $260 a month | $299 a year |
| Free | Free trial | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request | SKM Mobile App iOS/Android: $299 a year MySKM Cloud Subscription: $1,500 a year DAPPER 50 Bus: $2,450 once DAPPER 100 Bus: $4,670 once |
| 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. | Power*Tools combines power-system study modules with DAPPER analysis and mobile field workflows. Check the cloud subscription requirements and renewal terms if you need to transfer projects between mobile and desktop. |
| Visit AutoCAD | Visit SKM Power*Tools |