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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Autodesk AEC Collection

    Score8.8 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

    BricsCAD

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/ABricsCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) toolkit, supporting 2D drawing, 3D modeling and visualizations, and is customizable as well as compatible with many 3rd party applications, developed by Belgian company Bricsys, a Hexagon company since late 2018.

    $314

    per year

    Pricing
    Autodesk AEC CollectionBricsCAD
    Editions & Modules
    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
    BricsCAD Lite
    $590
    one-time fee
    BricsCAD Pro
    $1,265
    one-time fee
    BricsCAD Mechanical
    $1,780
    one-time fee
    BricsCAD BIM
    $1,890
    one-time fee
    BricsCAD Ultimate
    $2,100
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Autodesk AEC CollectionBricsCAD
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    Autodesk AEC CollectionBricsCAD
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Autodesk AEC Collection and BricsCAD
    Feature
    Autodesk AEC Collection
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    BricsCAD
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    3D Modeling10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    2D Drafting10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Parametric Design9.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions9.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Autodesk AEC CollectionBricsCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Autodesk AEC CollectionBricsCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Hexagon AB
    SMBs who do want to minimse their involvement with expensinve, inconvenient and bloated Autodesk products will find lots to love. The only hinderence is the market share of Autodesk means some 3rd party developers will not support it unfortunately, but it has it's own solutions to many things users of the AutoCAD ecosystem currenrtly rely on.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Collaboration with multiple users and
    • Software for Computer Assisted Design
    • Saving and Documentation of Plans and Blueprints
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    Hexagon AB
    • 3D Modeling
    • Machine learning / A.I.-assisted feature named PROPAGATE.
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    Cons
    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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    Hexagon AB
    • there is not full compatibility with dynamic blocks but it isn't so bad -we can create them in AutoCAD and use them to some extent anyway
    • it doesn't look as "sexy" and the interface looks kinda orimitive in some screens but the functionality is all there and the some
    • there is the hurdle of users thinking they are getting a lesser product so more marketing pozazz is needed to get the message over it is a very capable product
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Hexagon AB
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    Usability
    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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    Hexagon AB
    it's exteremly useable. AutoCAD users will carry over many eisting skills and learn some new ones on the cross over. It's fast adn lightweight meaning ot can be run on just about any PC. The help and support are realy good and problems are usually responded to within a day by experts.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Hexagon AB
    Very cost-effective solution, it even supports pointclouds natively and is something we will investigate further as time goes on and may in fact utilise it to replace AutoCAD with 3rd party add-ins at some point in the future, and we hope it can further reduce costs in the long-run as it continues to develop and mature.
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • Positive impact on collaboration between disciplines.
    • Products are the industry standard, which allows for collaboration with other firms.
    Incentivized
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    Hexagon AB
    • Evaluation and budget management
    • Better monitoring of projects
    • Respect of execution deadlines
    Incentivized
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