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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AutoCAD LT

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AAutoCAD LT computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers, construction professionals, and designers rely on to produce solely 2D drawings, drafts, and documentation. AutoCAD LT is a CAD software used for 2D drawing, drafting, and documentation whereas AutoCAD is a CAD software used to create 2D drawings and 3D models. While AutoDesk's AutoCAD includes industry-specific toolsets that can provide productivity gains, both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT include the AutoCAD web and…

    $58

    per month

    Bluebeam

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ABluebeam Revu is a PDF management, control, and editing tool. It enables collaboration and markup within shared documents across projects’ life cycles and has takeoff and bid creation capabilities.

    $260

    per year per user

    Pricing
    AutoCAD LTBluebeam
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $60
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $490
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $1470
    3 years per user
    Basics
    $260
    per year per user
    Core
    $330
    per year per user
    Complete
    $440
    per year per user
    Max
    $590
    per year per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AutoCAD LTBluebeam
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    AutoCAD LTBluebeam
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
    No answer on this topic
    Bluebeam
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    17 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    14 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    17 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    AutoCAD LTBluebeam
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of AutoCAD LT and Bluebeam
    Feature
    AutoCAD LT
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Bluebeam
    -
    Ratings
    2D Drafting10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats4.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of AutoCAD LT and Bluebeam
    Feature
    AutoCAD LT
    -
    Ratings
    Bluebeam
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of AutoCAD LT and Bluebeam
    Feature
    AutoCAD LT
    -
    Ratings
    Bluebeam
    9.8
    54 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings9.752 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings9.854 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings9.733 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings9.736 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings9.831 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings9.847 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings9.835 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings9.842 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings9.845 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings10.027 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings9.821 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings9.93 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings9.93 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of AutoCAD LT and Bluebeam
    Feature
    AutoCAD LT
    -
    Ratings
    Bluebeam
    9.6
    29 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings9.728 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings8.45 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings9.98 Ratings
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    AutoCAD LTBluebeam
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    Onshape
    Score6.4 out of 10
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Onshape
    Score6.4 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PTC Creo
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AutoCAD LTBluebeam
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (6 ratings)
    9.9
    (66 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    9.8
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (11 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AutoCAD LTBluebeam
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    AutoCAD LT is suitable for engineers that uses DWG formats casually and don't rely on AutoCAD as the main tool to issue drawings in the workflow. AutoCAD LT is best suited for firms that do not use LISP functions in AutoCAD and do not care about 3D modeling. Although AutoCAD LT has other missing functions when compared to standard AutoCAD, these features are of less importance and can't be noticed.
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    Bluebeam
    The program is great for editing construction drawings, stamping/approving official documents and overlaying revised documents to see design changes. You can use it as an estimating takeoff tool, estimating database, document control, cloud document storage, the list goes on! Bluebeam poses many applications for the user to utilize for the desired needs. There may be some other software that has one specific function that can perform the specific task better, but Bluebeam is a holistic program with many tools for use.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • The library feature for all areas is to me AutoCAD LT's extra strong point, it makes it easier to find information within the program itself.
    • The fast solutions and precise development of drawings and projects is also another strong point.
    • I use the floor plans, elevations, sections and the hydraulic designs to work with my students on physics projects.
    • The software allows you to scale model and remodel as many times as you need, from simple to more complex designs
    • Importing and exporting files is also very simple to perform making corrections and quick feedback to students easy.
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    Bluebeam
    • Once you set Bluebeam Revu as your default PDF handler, it launches immediately when clicking a PDF to open. The speed with which it opens documents is impressive.
    • Creating PDF's out of other documents, such as Word, Excel, JPG's, etc. is simple.
    • Digitally signing documents is a simple, secure process. You can keep your signature password-protected, yet still access it quickly.
    • The Bluebeam Revu mobile application ( I use the iOS version on an iPad Pro), is awesome. Not only does it handle PDF's like you would expect it to, it allows for effortless digital signing of documents on the fly. Nice to be able to quickly sign a document and email right back out from the tablet no matter where I am.
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • The differences between the Mac and PC versions are quite difficult to navigate. It would be better to have a more streamlined experience between the two platforms
    • It would be nice to have feature like geolocation on the online or mac version and not just the PC version
    • Make it more compatible with other AutoCAD formats so that I can at least view things when they are coming from Civil 3D
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    Bluebeam
    • If you have several tabs open and you try to drag one out for a side by side view then you do not have all the modification options and you have to combine them back together.
    • There is a lag time when hitting the print option.
    • There is also a lag time when opening files, sometimes I think the window is frozen.
    • I wish the basic version also had basic file editing, as in editing a document as Adobe does.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Bluebeam
    Bluebeam is a powerful PDF viewer and mark-up tool. We are more familiar with it than Adobe Acrobat Pro or other viewers, and it has more features geared towards construction document managers than Acrobat Pro does.
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    It’s easy to use, easy to customize, easy to understand on the logic behind it and the guides provides everything to improve further. the buttons are well displaced and easy to use and remember. everything seems really well fought to make it easier to use. in a single word: polished.
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    Bluebeam
    I'm constantly finding that Bluebeam Revu does more than I knew it could. And when I find something that it can't do, I've found that Bluebeam truly listens to its user base and will work to incorporate any good suggestion when feasible.
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Bluebeam
    Its hard for me to give a rating on this one as we rarely have to use the support feature for Bluebeam. However, when we have used it, they have been ultra supportive in helping us get exactly what we needed. I know another engineer was trying to figure out a feature and the rep gave a detailed tutorial on how to complete the task
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    Although AutoCAD LT is the lite software when compared to standard AutoCAD, it does all the work when it comes to 2D modeling and issuing design drawings. When comparing it to BricsCAD, AutoCAD LT shines, as it works without freezing and is usually more responsive than BricsCAD, it just outclasses it.
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    Bluebeam
    We feel there is not another program out there that would compare to Bluebeam at this current time. Some of the other programs out there do not include studio or the overlaying process which is one of our main uses. The ease of hyperlinking makes this product stand out the most.
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • The impact is always positive in my case when I use AutoCAD LT, because I provide intelligent lessons with few resources
    • The negative impact usually happens with professionals who don't like to innovate, study, or put a little more effort into their work. AutoCAD LT enables the enchantment at the end of the project by the public and at the beginning by the students that are delighted with so many tools
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    Bluebeam
    • A major positive aspect is being able to take your computer home without taking the entire set of paper drawings. They have made it so easy to navigate a set of drawings that I can work at home using only the digital drawings.
    • Collaboration with owners and architects has been a great feature. Setting up a Bluebeam studio and having everyone get in and mark things up, then having the architect be able to go in and see what markups have been added, has made the constructability review process much much better.
    • Even when not working on drawings, Bluebeam is a very good tool for working with standard PDF documents. The markup tools are very easy to use.
    • The negative aspect is the takeoff function because some people would like estimators to use the Bluebeam takeoff because it would make their job easier down the road; however, the actual act of doing a full scale takeoff in Bluebeam would require much more time.
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