AutoCAD vs Autodesk Fusion: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
AutoCAD
AutoCAD (annual) plan
$20,950
a year for 10 people · $1,745.83 a month
Autodesk Fusion
No plan for this billing option
No paid plan to compare for this billing option.
| 10 people | AutoCAD | Autodesk Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | AutoCAD (annual) | No plan for this billing option |
| 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.
AutoCAD 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
- 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.
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.
AutoCAD vs Autodesk Fusion pricing questions
How much do AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion cost?
AutoCAD paid plans start at $260 per month (AutoCAD (monthly)). Autodesk Fusion paid plans start at $57 per month, billed annually (Fusion).
Is AutoCAD or Autodesk Fusion cheaper for 5 users?
Autodesk Fusion is cheaper for 5 users: $3,420 per year on Fusion, against $10,475 per year for AutoCAD on AutoCAD (annual). That is $7,055 less per year, before tax.
Is AutoCAD or Autodesk Fusion cheaper for 10 users?
Autodesk Fusion is cheaper for 10 users: $6,840 per year on Fusion, against $20,950 per year for AutoCAD on AutoCAD (annual). That is $14,110 less per year, before tax.
Is AutoCAD or Autodesk Fusion cheaper for 25 users?
Autodesk Fusion is cheaper for 25 users: $17,100 per year on Fusion, against $52,375 per year for AutoCAD on AutoCAD (annual). That is $35,275 less per year, before tax.