AutoCAD vs Adobe Substance 3D: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

AutoCAD

AutoCAD (annual) plan

$20,950

a year for 10 people · $1,745.83 a month

Adobe Substance 3D

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

10 peopleAutoCADAdobe Substance 3D
Entry paid planAutoCAD (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 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 vs Adobe Substance 3D: 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.

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

Adobe Substance 3D

  • 3D painting in PainterAdd materials, filters, decals and details directly on model surfaces.
  • Material design in DesignerDesign custom materials in Designer.
  • Sculpting in ModelerSculpt 3D models in Modeler.
  • Photoreal material captureCreate photorealistic materials with or without a scanner.
  • Asset libraryLibrary of thousands of materials, models and HDR lights.
  • DCC integrationsUse Substance content in Cinema 4D, Blender, Unreal Engine and more.
  • Scene stagingDrag and drop objects with collision detection to build scenes.

Source:adobe.com/products/substance3d.html ·

AutoCAD vs Adobe Substance 3D pricing questions

  1. How much do AutoCAD and Adobe Substance 3D cost?

    AutoCAD paid plans start at $260 per month (AutoCAD (monthly)). Adobe Substance 3D paid plans start at $59.99 per month (Collection for individuals).

  2. Is AutoCAD or Adobe Substance 3D cheaper for 5 users?

    Adobe Substance 3D is cheaper for 5 users: $3,599.40 per year on Collection for individuals, against $10,475 per year for AutoCAD on AutoCAD (annual). That is $6,875.60 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is AutoCAD or Adobe Substance 3D cheaper for 10 users?

    Adobe Substance 3D is cheaper for 10 users: $7,198.80 per year on Collection for individuals, against $20,950 per year for AutoCAD on AutoCAD (annual). That is $13,751.20 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is AutoCAD or Adobe Substance 3D cheaper for 25 users?

    Adobe Substance 3D is cheaper for 25 users: $17,997 per year on Collection for individuals, against $52,375 per year for AutoCAD on AutoCAD (annual). That is $34,378 less per year, before tax.