AutoCAD LT vs Autodesk Fusion: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD LT (annual) plan

$5,400

a year for 10 people · $450 a month

Autodesk Fusion

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

10 peopleAutoCAD LTAutodesk Fusion
Entry paid planAutoCAD LT (annual)No plan for this billing option
Vendor price$540 per year
Monthly cost$450
Annual cost$5,400
Per user / year$540
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot 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.

AutoCAD LT vs Autodesk Fusion: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

AutoCAD LT

  • 2D drafting and annotationCreate, edit and annotate drawings on desktop, web and mobile.
  • AutoLISP automationUse AutoLISP to automate workflows and enforce CAD standards.
  • LISP file supportSupports LSP, FAS and VLX file types.
  • Cloud support filesCentrally control support files stored in the cloud.
  • Project-aware palettesTool palettes and CUI load the right resources for each project.
  • Desktop, web and mobile accessUse AutoCAD on desktop, web or mobile to share and review ideas.

Source:autodesk.com/products/autocad-lt/overview ·

Autodesk Fusion

  • Unified CAD/CAM/CAE/PCBCAD, CAM, CAE, PCB and PDM tools in one workspace.
  • 4- and 5-axis toolpathsSpecialized multi-axis toolpaths for better surface finish.
  • Collision avoidanceAdditional axis controls and collision avoidance keep machine motion safe.
  • Design configurationsConfigurations extend the use of parametric designs.
  • PCB-schematic syncKeeps PCB layout and schematic synchronized in the ECAD tools.
  • Cloud collaborationTeams work on one secure cloud workspace with current data.
  • AI assistantAn AI that understands your model can carry out tasks inside Fusion.

Source:autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview ·

AutoCAD LT vs Autodesk Fusion pricing questions

  1. How much do AutoCAD LT and Autodesk Fusion cost?

    AutoCAD LT paid plans start at $70 per month (AutoCAD LT (monthly)). Autodesk Fusion paid plans start at $57 per month, billed annually (Fusion).

  2. Is AutoCAD LT or Autodesk Fusion cheaper for 5 users?

    AutoCAD LT is cheaper for 5 users: $2,700 per year on AutoCAD LT (annual), against $3,420 per year for Autodesk Fusion on Fusion. That is $720 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is AutoCAD LT or Autodesk Fusion cheaper for 10 users?

    AutoCAD LT is cheaper for 10 users: $5,400 per year on AutoCAD LT (annual), against $6,840 per year for Autodesk Fusion on Fusion. That is $1,440 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is AutoCAD LT or Autodesk Fusion cheaper for 25 users?

    AutoCAD LT is cheaper for 25 users: $13,500 per year on AutoCAD LT (annual), against $17,100 per year for Autodesk Fusion on Fusion. That is $3,600 less per year, before tax.