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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AutoCAD

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AAutoCAD is a CAD product from Autodesk. It allows designers to work in 2D and 3D, and is available on Windows and Mac, but with extensive online collaboration tools.

    $245

    per month

    Autodesk AEC Collection

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AThe AEC Collection provides a set of BIM and CAD tools supported by a cloud-based common data environment that facilitates project delivery from early-stage design through to construction. The bundle includes popular Autodesk tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, FormIT, and Navisworks Manage, with access to 12 integrated CAD and BIM tools.

    $435

    per month

    Hubdoc

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AHubdoc, a Xero company since the 2018 acquisition, is a bill management software solution, allowing users to capture and sync bills, receipts, bank statements and related documents to the user's preferred accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks, Xero, etc.).

    $12

    per month

    Pricing
    AutoCADAutodesk AEC CollectionHubdoc
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $245
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $1975
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $5925
    3 years per user
    AEC Collection - Monthly Subscription
    $435
    per month per user
    AEC Collection - Yearly Subscription
    $3,465
    per year per user
    AEC Collection - 3-Year Subscription
    $10,395
    3 years per user
    Starting Price
    $12.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AutoCADAutodesk AEC CollectionHubdoc
    Free Trial
    YesYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    AutoCADAutodesk AEC CollectionHubdoc
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    Autodesk
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    45 Answers
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    57%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    91%
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    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    67%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
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    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    AutoCADAutodesk AEC CollectionHubdoc
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of AutoCAD and Autodesk AEC Collection and Hubdoc
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    7.0
    7 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Autodesk AEC Collection
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Hubdoc
    -
    Ratings
    3D Modeling6.17 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    2D Drafting8.77 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization6.47 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design7.57 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing8.77 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats8.77 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design6.77 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis4.76 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation7.67 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions5.37 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AutoCADAutodesk AEC CollectionHubdoc
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (88 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (14 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.3
    (9 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.0
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    AutoCADAutodesk AEC CollectionHubdoc
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    Once again, for jobs/companies where you are doing a lot of design and modelling of tanks, pipework or filling machine or basic electronics its fantastic as a 3D and 2D modelling tool, however once again when it comes to testing these actual products in the real world, I feel like AutoCAD is let down by its clunky fitting and spec management and also in very limited in-house engineering simulations.
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    Autodesk
    If you are a commercial contractor or subcontractor, Autodesk AEC Collection, along with other Autodesk software is a must. There is no other way to design estimate and plan large construction. For residential construction, It may not be as necessary but it could still be useful if your primary construction projects are new builds rather than renovations.
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    Xero
    When I am out purchasing items for my business I can quickly take photos of receipts and upload via the app and not have to worry if I lose or damage a receipt. This is very handy for me. Hubdoc also allows me to get all my invoices, payments and statements to my bookkeeper very easily which saves me money and time. I only use Hubdoc for business purposes which is where I feel it is most suitable. I probably wouldn't use it for personal stuff as I don't track personal that strictly.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Compatibility of different file formats, and also exports to different file formats.
    • CLI Commands as well as internal functions which are exposed can be used for automation of various tasks.
    • The new 2025 comes with .NET Core support which helps AutoCAD to connect with Cloud based features.
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    Autodesk
    • Collaboration with multiple users and
    • Software for Computer Assisted Design
    • Saving and Documentation of Plans and Blueprints
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    Xero
    • Extracts data from documents both from a feed and a scan really quick.
    • Availability of automated feeds directly from the supplier.
    • Integration with accounting software e.g. Xero (now owned by them) and QBO.
    • Ability to auto-archive to many different cloud storage locations such as Google Drive and ShareFile.
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • User Interface Customisation: AutoCAD's user interface could benefit from more robust customisation options. Allowing users to rearrange toolbars, menus, and panels according to their specific workflows and preferences would enhance productivity.
    • Enhanced 3D Modeling Tools: While AutoCAD is capable of 3D modeling, it's not as intuitive or feature-rich as dedicated 3D modeling software. Streamlining the process and adding more advanced modeling tools would be a welcome improvement.
    • Enhanced Collaboration and Version Control: AutoCAD could improve its collaboration tools, such as real-time editing and version tracking, to facilitate smoother teamwork, especially in multi-disciplinary projects.
    • Intelligent Object Libraries: AutoCAD could benefit from an expanded and more intelligent library of standard objects and components. This would save time for designers who often have to create custom components from scratch.
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    Autodesk
    • Revit is limited in its use for civil engineering and landscape architecture.
    • There are bugs due to the complex nature of the software.
    • Use of software requires the latest high-tech computers.
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    Xero
    • Although it is great that they can automatically get bank statements and transactions once linked, these links have been very unreliable historically.
    • Figuring out how to set up the automatic feed is cumbersome. You can land up being inundated with useless transaction data.
    • you have to upload each document separately. The program cannot differentiate/split PDFs.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    Because rarely we [would] rather wait for a whole year to update, sometimes the new updates don't bring many new features and we are still ok with the current version. Also the change of interface is always something that takes time for every partner in the company to get comfortable with. So those are the main reasons we may want to keep the same version.
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    Autodesk
    I gave a rating of 10 because, thus far, Autodesk AEC Collection Seems to be on the leading edge for what is required for the construction planning, implementation, and continued of real-world assets. Autodesk has been a great benefit for our organization and has allowed us to continue to improve not only ourselves but the people we work with. We have been using Autodesk AEC Collection for a number of years and hope to continue for a long time coming.
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    Xero
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Autodesk
    It is very usable once you understand the program. I believe there is room for improvement in the 2D to 3D modeling capability. We have to use other apps to 3D model and that can be time consuming and sometimes AutoCAD doesn't transfer work that well between apps. They can improve there.
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    Autodesk
    The software has a significant learning curve. You also must know and understand construction standards and codes. Each member of our BIM team has spent 10+ years in construction and has had years of software training. The software also requires powerful computers to render the models. Without a BIM focused gpu and processor, the software will seem less usable when in reality, the computer is not capable of running the software properly
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    Xero
    I think this is one of the easiest apps to use on both mobile and desktop. Once it was all set up by my bookkeeper all I needed to do was upload things. I recall the set up being quite simple and we've only made a few small changes over the years.
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    AutoCAD has the issue of crashing or slowing down the design procedure once a heavy design that includes several disciplines or multiple families/blocks is involved. Customer services gets the feedback from the crash reports but this issue seems like it has never been addressed in the software updates past several years.
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    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    At the time we implemented Hubdoc (more than 2 years ago) it was quite cutting edge and did have strong advances from the competition plus its pricing was definitely more competitive (flat rate vs price per data extraction model). However, currently the competition has caught up and now many of Hubdoc's core features are being built into online accounting software natively.
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    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    the implementation was realy easy , to set up our workstation we pay for the licenses we are about to use , there was a little bit of delay to get the payment processed to receive the serial but after that the install runs without any problem , so you can fell secure there will be not issue with the implementation.
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    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    I use Revit far more than I use AutoCAD. AutoCAD is great for simple linework, but even then I will often create the lines in Revit and then export to AutoCAD for final touches and printing. AutoCAD is a bit easier for large-format prints, which is why I almost always end up using it after starting in Revit.
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    Autodesk
    Other products that have been used include Civil Designer and Model Maker for civil services. Other products for structural designs include aq product called "SEDA" These products are not included in the listings.
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    Xero
    We did not get far into evaluating other solutions we were looking at because Hubdoc came highly recommended from peers, coupled with Xero and Gusto. The cost for Thompson-Reuters is high. We quickly honed in on Hubdoc due to cost and recommendation and are very glad that we did.
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • As an educational institute there are no overall business objectives.
    • As a negative, the licensing is expensive and we have to limit the number of computers we put it on.
    • As a positive, many of our students will have a leg up when entering into programs or companies that use this software.
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    Autodesk
    • Positive impact on collaboration between disciplines.
    • Products are the industry standard, which allows for collaboration with other firms.
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    Xero
    • We are processing much faster than expected
    • Clients are getting receipts in faster and allowing us not to stalk them to process their banking
    • It is a file for us besides attaching to the invoice we also have the history of bills/receipts in Hubdoc
    Incentivized
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