--- 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 3208 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** | 3208 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. [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.ie/software/93121/solidworks-premium) — 4.6/5 (757 reviews) 2. [Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.ie/software/172312/alibre-design) — 4.7/5 (183 reviews) 3. [Onshape](https://www.capterra.ie/software/164681/onshape) — 4.5/5 (342 reviews) 4. [CATIA](https://www.capterra.ie/software/100453/catia) — 4.6/5 (223 reviews) 5. [Inventor](https://www.capterra.ie/software/174020/inventor) — 4.5/5 (277 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Autocad is buddy of my career" — 5.0/5 > **Ragavendra** | *22 April 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I can do lot of drafting work for different disciplines. 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. ----- ### "MEP AutoCAD" — 5.0/5 > **Ryan** | *13 January 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: AutoCAD provides ease of design and also helps in the drafting world for engineers. > > **Cons**: Navigating and utilizing 3D is hard in AutoCAD there is Fusion and Revit to support that. > > I love AutoCAD for MEP design that is done at my job and it makes for an easy time doing so. ----- ### "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 ----- ### "Using AutoCAD for event production/management" — 5.0/5 > **Steven** | *22 February 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I personally liked the exclusivity of it, which kept demand up for anyone AutoCAD savvy. In my opionion it is the pinnacle of software for technical creation that needs to be finite in details or measurements. What really sealed the deal is when they integrated BIMS and endless libraries for everything and anything. From textiles to furniture and specialty equipment, there is now a BIM for everything, which is so much better than a dedcade ago when you had to draw in everything yourself. > > **Cons**: Some projects don't require measurements to be so finite therefore making it more time consuming for simplier tasks that don't require precision work. Or in other words trying to use this software to do things it can do but wasn't necessarily designed for. > > I have used AutoCAD for 12 years now and never once even had to call technical support or have any issues. From updating to the newest software each year to keeping it up and going on multiple devices working in tandem, I never once had a software issue. Now hardware when plotting out a massive drawing..... that can be a different story. ----- 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