Allplan vs AutoCAD: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
Allplan
No plan for this billing option
No paid plan to compare for this billing option.
AutoCAD
AutoCAD (annual) plan
$20,950
a year for 10 people · $1,745.83 a month
| 10 people | Allplan | AutoCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | No plan for this billing option | AutoCAD (annual) |
| Vendor price | $2,095 per year | |
| Monthly cost | $1,745.83 | |
| Annual cost | $20,950 | |
| Per user / year | $2,095 | |
| Billing commitment | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Minimum seats | None stated | None stated |
| Free plan | No free plan listed | No free plan listed |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.
Allplan vs AutoCAD: features
Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.
Allplan
- Opening Property PaletteDoors and window openings are created and edited in one consistent Property Palette.
- Automatic mark numberingScans, groups and numbers building and precast elements that share properties.
- Civil element placementPlaces repetitive civil elements along reference lines and axes with a few parameters.
- Reinforcement palettesAdds 13 reinforcement modification palettes and attribute-driven placement of bars and meshes.
- bSDD URI attributeAutomatically fills a bSDD URI attribute that stores the class URI value.
- Python API layout automationAutomates print layouts, including layout handling and generation, through the Python API.
AutoCAD
- Multi-device draftingCreate, edit and annotate drawings on desktop, web and mobile.
- Connected Support FilesCentrally control cloud-based support files.
- Project-aware palettesTool palettes and CUI load the right resources for each project automatically.
- Autodesk AssistantAn in-app assistant helps find information, check CAD standards and fix design issues.
- Raster Design toolsetEdit scanned drawings and convert raster images into DWG objects.
- Plant 3D toolsetCreate instrumentation diagrams and 3D models and extract piping isometrics.
- Map 3D toolsetModel-based GIS for planning, design and management data.
Allplan vs AutoCAD pricing questions
How much do Allplan and AutoCAD cost?
Allplan paid plans start at $3,480 billed yearly (Professional). AutoCAD paid plans start at $260 per month (AutoCAD (monthly)).
Is Allplan or AutoCAD cheaper for 5 users?
AutoCAD is cheaper for 5 users: $10,475 per year on AutoCAD (annual), against $17,400 per year for Allplan on Professional. That is $6,925 less per year, before tax.
Is Allplan or AutoCAD cheaper for 10 users?
AutoCAD is cheaper for 10 users: $20,950 per year on AutoCAD (annual), against $34,800 per year for Allplan on Professional. That is $13,850 less per year, before tax.
Is Allplan or AutoCAD cheaper for 25 users?
AutoCAD is cheaper for 25 users: $52,375 per year on AutoCAD (annual), against $87,000 per year for Allplan on Professional. That is $34,625 less per year, before tax.