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# Compare CorelCAD vs AutoCAD

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> Detailed comparison between CorelCAD and AutoCAD. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | CorelCAD | AutoCAD |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 45 | 3205 |
| **Starting Price** | US$707.18 | US$250.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### CorelCAD

"CorelCAD offers an attractive alternative for those on a budget" - David Cohn in Digital Engineering, April 2017 http://bt.e-ditionsbyfry.com/publication/?i=393407 (page 25-26)

### AutoCAD

Designed for architects, designers, engineers, project managers, real estate developers, students, construction professionals who want to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.

## Key features

### CorelCAD

- 2D Drawing
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- CAD Tools
- Collaboration Tools
- Configurable Workflow
- Content Library
- Customisable Templates
- Customizable Fields
- Data Import/Export
- Design Management
- Document Storage
- Drafting
- Drag & Drop
- Mobile Access
- Planning Tools
- Project Management
- Project Workflow
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage

### AutoCAD

- 2D Drawing
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- CAD Tools
- Collaboration Tools
- Configurable Workflow
- Content Library
- Customizable Fields
- Data Import/Export
- Design Management
- Document Storage
- Drafting
- Drag & Drop
- Mobile Access
- Planning Tools
- Project Management
- Project Workflow
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage

## Links

- [View CorelCAD Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/92736/corelcad)
- [View AutoCAD Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/174021/autocad)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/92736/174021/corelcad/vs/autocad)

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