AutoCAD LT vs V-Ray: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT (annual) plan
$5,400
a year for 10 people · $450 a month
V-Ray
No plan for this billing option
No paid plan to compare for this billing option.
| 10 people | AutoCAD LT | V-Ray |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | AutoCAD 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 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.
AutoCAD LT vs V-Ray: 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.
V-Ray
- Physically based renderingPhysically based rendering for realistic stills and animations.
- CPU, GPU or hybridChoose CPU, GPU or hybrid rendering mode.
- Distributed renderingSpeed up rendering using multiple machines.
- Real-time viewportReal-time rendering at final-frame quality in the viewport.
- Lighting and materialsRealistic lighting, materials, atmospheric effects and cameras.
- Still-to-animationTurn still renders into short animations.
- Assets from imagesGenerate 3D assets and materials from a reference image.
- CAD and DCC integrationIntegrates with leading CAD and DCC software.
Source:chaos.com/vray ·
AutoCAD LT vs V-Ray pricing questions
How much do AutoCAD LT and V-Ray cost?
AutoCAD LT paid plans start at $70 per month (AutoCAD LT (monthly)). V-Ray paid plans start at $540 1 license, billed annually (V-Ray Solo).
Is AutoCAD LT or V-Ray cheaper for 5 users?
They cost the same for 5 users: $2,700 per year on their cheapest paid plans.
Is AutoCAD LT or V-Ray cheaper for 10 users?
They cost the same for 10 users: $5,400 per year on their cheapest paid plans.
Is AutoCAD LT or V-Ray cheaper for 25 users?
They cost the same for 25 users: $13,500 per year on their cheapest paid plans.