--- description: Learn more about AutoCAD price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: AutoCAD Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) > [AutoCAD](/software/174021/autocad) # AutoCAD Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/174021/autocad Page: 1 / 130\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/174021/autocad?page=2) > 2D and 3D CAD software that offers features such as designing and annotating geometry, layout publishing, automation, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3207 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses AutoCAD? Designed for architects, designers, engineers, project managers, real estate developers, students, construction professionals who want to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3207 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Autodesk - **Location**: San Rafael, US - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$250.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 2D/3D Designing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Modeling - Animation - Annotations - CAD Tools - Change Management - Collaboration Tools - Compliance Management - Component Library - Content Library - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Design Templates - Document Generation - Document Management - Drafting - Drag & Drop - File Management - Manufacturing Design Data - Mobile Access - Parts Management - Project Management - Rendering - Reusable Designs - Scheduling - Sketching and Annotation Tools - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (3 total) - Microsoft Excel - Revit - SketchUp ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) - [Animation Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/32795/animation/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31276/3d-architecture/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31237/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I like mostly the dynamic blocks to create multiples objects and insert in one block. > > **Cons**: Sometimes working on huge file size drawings crashes and closing the drawing suddenly. > > Fantastic i would say and have been autocad since 2006 from first work and till now working and it is improved much and lot of shortcuts and new tools have been included. ----- ### "Autocad for design detailing" — 4.0/5 > **Saara** | *21 September 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Autocad is one of the most used software in my field- Interior Design. 2. It is very efficient to detail the technical aspects of the design. 3. It is used to create drawings for constructions such as plumbing, electrical, false ceiling plan, floor plan, elevation contributing in project management. 4. The extensive variety of commands make it easy to use. > > **Cons**: 1. It requires lot of time and practice to build efficiency and speed. 2. Its user interface makes simple designs complex. 3. The subscription cost is little on higher side, making it little expensive for some people who aren't using it on regular basis. > > Using autocad for design drawings has increased my efficiency to execute designs of the site. I have used autocad to create: floorplans, elevations, electrical drawing, ceiling drawing, false ceiling drawing. Once the drawing is properly detailed it can be very hassle free to execute it in the site as vendors and contractors can read it easily. It creates a language that acts as a bridge between different stakeholders. ----- ### "The Ecosystem an Architects needs Credits:Autodesk" — 4.0/5 > **PARNEET** | *25 November 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The most i like about this product is it is acceptable around the world and its compatibility with most the high end 3d and bim software like revit, 3ds max the autodesk is like an ecosystem in which there products are interconnected the most is the coustom commands Feature oh man i love it like for everything we can create commands > > **Cons**: There are two things i want to mention first the pricing its expensive for a fresher architect its impossible to buy it sometimes. secondly it sometimes lags in recovering the .bak files. > > its amazing the ecosystem the compatibility and easy to use, i must say the ui is underated but its damm good. ----- ### "Product engineer" — 3.0/5 > **marc** | *12 May 2025* | Industrial Automation | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great modeling tool and is an industry standard tool > > **Cons**: I used the tool for a short time, a bit of a learning curve when getting started but nothing to bad to say ----- ### "Essential for Electrical Engineering students, but still suffers from random crashes." — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *30 December 2025* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The access to the Student License with my institutional email is a lifesaver. For my electrical engineering projects, the layer management is perfect for separating lighting circuits from the architectural floor plan. It is the absolute standard in Panama, so mastering it is necessary for my career. > > **Cons**: It has frustrating stability issues. Sometimes, even in simple files (like a small house plan), placing a single object/block causes the software to freeze indefinitely, forcing me to restart my entire PC. I also encounter a bug where I create a new object, but it simply doesn't appear on the screen, requiring me to do weird workarounds to make it usable. > > I use the Student Version for designing electrical systems and lighting layouts. While it is a powerful tool for precision drafting, the random freezes when inserting blocks can be very stressful when deadlines are close. However, being able to submit compatible .dwg files is essential for my university courses. ----- Page: 1 / 130\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/174021/autocad?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/174021/autocad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data