--- description: Learn more about AutoCAD price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find 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, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) > [AutoCAD](/software/174021/autocad) # AutoCAD Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174021/autocad Page: 1 / 129\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/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 3205 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** | 3205 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 - 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.co.nz/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) - [Animation Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/32795/animation/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31276/3d-architecture/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31237/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The basic CAD tools are in every part of the extended packages such as Electrical, Mechanical and Architectural. > > **Cons**: Incrementing pricing on the subscription licences and the continuous push to move us to the more expensive AEC Collection. > > Used this software for many years and has delivered for us in every part of our design business. Having a company focussed on CAD tools that are easy to learn has been good for the designers and engineers. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Easiest to implement and most reliable CAD software" — 5.0/5 > **Favio** | *23 November 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easiest to implement and most reliable CAD software in the market. Very versatile for early stages and even entire projects. > > **Cons**: When developing large and complex projects, AutoCAD might not be the best alternative as you have to develop more drawings. If that is the case, you might want to go for Revit instead. > > I have been using AutoCAD for more than 14 years, and it has been crucial in every project we used it, both academically and professionally. However, in the last couple of years, I have started to migrate complex projects to Revit and maintain Interior works in AutoCAD. ----- ### "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 / 129\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174021/autocad?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/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