--- description: Review of AutoCAD LT Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: AutoCAD LT | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) > [AutoCAD LT](/software/422335/autocad-lt) # AutoCAD LT Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/422335/autocad-lt Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/422335/autocad-lt?page=2) > AutoCAD LT is a 2D drafting and drawing software. It allows personalization, one-on-one phone support and remote desk assistance. It includes specialized tools such as an AutoCAD web app and an AutoCAD mobile app. AutoCAD LT's key features include DWG compare, save-to-web and mobile, 2D graphics, shared view, visual user interface and PDF import. Features related to user interaction include ribbon tabs and panels, tool palettes, command lines, dynamic blocks and multi-functional grips. AutoCAD LT’s 2D drafting, drawing and annotation features include text, smart dimensions, leaders, layouts, data linking, fields, revision clouds, layout viewpoints and more. Additionally, it also offers collaboration, installation and customization. AutoCAD LT is available for iOS, Android and Windows phones. Subscription for Windows and Mac is available on a monthly subscription basis, and support is extended via phone and online help desk. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 226 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 226 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Autodesk - **Location**: San Rafael, US - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 60.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (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) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - Annotations - CAD Tools - Change Management - Collaboration Tools - Design Modeling - Document Management - Drafting - Electrical - Manufacturing Design Data - Reporting/Analytics - Scheduling ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) - [Construction Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/1722/best-apps/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3417/bim/software) - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4133/construction/software) - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3831/mac/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[MATLAB](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/264043/matlab) — 4.6/5 (2095 reviews) ## Reviews ### "My sketch" — 5.0/5 > **Guellord** | *15 September 2023* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: it's a powerful and highly recommended tool, thanks to its intuitive workspace and time-saving precision controls. > > **Cons**: it's a scary tool to use for the first time, because it contains a lot of commands and buttons, and when you're a beginner you need a lot of practice to understand its automation principle. > > I've saved a lot of time working with autocad, since I've been using this tool there's a lot more precision in my drawing work, down to the smallest detail. ----- ### "Perfect for Site Maps" — 5.0/5 > **Jack** | *17 January 2026* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Layers feature - on complex site drawings, having the ability the add drawings onto seperate layers means you can individually edit/turn then off to shoe exactly what is needed at the time. For example you can show just the 'Drainage' layer of required. > > **Cons**: There is a raft of line settings such as colour/weight which can be locked with global/local settings or imported from previous drawings which can easily get muddled and complicated - many times I have been trying to change a line weighting only to find it is locked via a layer setting. > > Overall this software is very powerful and great for managing site drawings at a very detailed level. Even for potential project work, less detailed drawings can be taken and formed as proof of concept with minimal dimensions which can be very handy for project feasability studies. ----- ### "Great Option for lower budgets" — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *21 October 2021* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: AutoCAD LT offers many of the features of AutoCAD, but at a fraction of the price. The Autodesk Desktop App makes managing installs and deployment easy across our organization. > > **Cons**: AutoCAD LT sacrifices a few features around BIM and 3D that you would find in AutoCAD > > I use AutoCAD LT to quickly assess floorplans and to do test fits of new tenant spaces to confirm that we can meet their needs ----- ### "The Best Outdated Option" — 3.0/5 > **Luke** | *20 November 2018* | Utilities | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Standard across engineering, drafting, design, and many other technical and artistic digital studios. Minimalist approach at first take but the amount of options and versatility offered is quickly overwhelming/exciting. AutoCad LT offers a vast collection of tools for basic and advanced drawing. Our engineering firm has always used AutoCad and makes good with full 11x17 standard sized drawings for customers and internal designs. We like the relatively simple arrangement of seemingly endless tools, straight forward learning curve for starting out drafting basic stuff, and default options for professional presentations. > > **Cons**: Extremely expensive for overly complicated software lacking any real updates - see changes from Photoshop CS2 - CS6 and any newer software. AutoCad feels awkward, stupid, and completely outdated. It seems to be falling behind because the majority of users are older and don't want changes. However AutoCad cannot last with this and becomes frustrating to use for more extensive drafting. There are no options for speeding up and simplifying multiple pages for one larger project. AutoCad makes everything difficult and puts extra steps into some tools. There are some tools that are way more complicated than they should be. I don't think we will use AutoCad long term. It's way too expensive, too complicated, isn't evolving into an easier to use and better setup engineering tool, and obviously isn't getting any better with age. > > It's probably the best tool for drafting and many engineers right now who have a big budget. But its days are short lived, probably won't last much longer as any basic standard. AutoCad needs to completely reshape itself for the modern era and provide more intuitive controls and tools. ----- ### "Good Software with Precision and Accuracy" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *6 February 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Really great application for architectural drawings and visualizing objects in 3D view, Accuracy is on point, we can draw precise drawings are true to scale as well > > **Cons**: Very very costly, and functions are quite complex to understand as a beginner. Rendering takes time depending on system capability. 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