AutoCAD vs. OrCAD X Comparison


AutoCAD Autodesk	OrCAD X Cadence Design Systems	+	+
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Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux SaaS / Web On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux SaaS / Web On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Designers, architects, and engineers that need the most powerful CAD software		Audience Ideal for electrical engineers and PCB designers who may be individuals or part of small businesses or teams
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos		Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
Pricing $1,268 per user per year Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $107 USD/month Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.4 / 5 ease 4.6 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.4 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Autodesk Founded: 1982 United States www.autodesk.com		Company Information Cadence Design Systems Founded: 1988 United States www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/pcb-design-and-analysis/orcad.html
Alternatives ActCAD Software Jytra Technology Solutions		Alternatives BQR BQR Reliability Engineering
ArcSite		Altium Designer Altium
Adobe Dimension Adobe		Altium 365 Altium
Chief Architect		KiCad EDA
SketchUp Trimble View All		Ansys Exalto Ansys View All
Categories 3D Architecture 3D Modeling Architectural CAD Architecture CAD Construction Design Electrical Design Floor Plan Interior Design Irrigation Design Mechanical Engineering Product Design Site Plan		Categories CAD Circuit Simulation Electrical Design Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Engineering PCB Design Simulation
CAD Features 2 1/2-Axis Milling 2D Drawing 3-Axis Milling 3D Modeling 4-Axis Milling 5-Axis Milling Civil Collaboration Database Connectivity Design Analysis Design Export Document Management Electrical Hole Making Mechanical Mechatronics Presentation Tools Simulate Cycles Spiral Output Structural Engineering Toolpath Simulation User Defined Cycles Electrical Design Features CAD Tools Change Management Collaboration Compliance Management Document Generation Drag & Drop Electrical Parts Catalog Functions / Calculations One Line Diagram PLC Tools Reusable Designs Symbol Library Show More Features 3D Architecture Features 2D Drawing Animation BIM Modeling Component Library Data Import / Export Landscape Design Virtual Tour 3D Modeling Features 2D Drawing Animation Annotations Bill of Materials Character Modeling Collaboration Tools Component Library Data Import / Export For 3D Printing For Architects For Manufacturers Reference Management Simulation Architectural CAD Features 2D Drawing 3D Modeling Architectural Symbol Library Automatic Formatting BIM Modeling Comparison View Design Templates Drafting Architecture Features 2D Drawing 3D Modeling Bills of material BIM Modeling Building Information Modeling Client Management Contact Management Contract Management Document Management Drafting Manufacturing Design Data Presentation Tools Project Management Proposal Management Quotes/Proposals Visualization / Presentation		CAD Features 2 1/2-Axis Milling 2D Drawing 3-Axis Milling 3D Modeling 4-Axis Milling 5-Axis Milling Civil Collaboration Database Connectivity Design Analysis Design Export Document Management Electrical Hole Making Mechanical Mechatronics Presentation Tools Simulate Cycles Spiral Output Structural Engineering Toolpath Simulation User Defined Cycles Electrical Design Features CAD Tools Change Management Collaboration Compliance Management Document Generation Drag & Drop Electrical Parts Catalog Functions / Calculations One Line Diagram PLC Tools Reusable Designs Symbol Library Show More Features Engineering Features 2D Drawing 3D Modeling Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Collaboration Design Analysis Design Export Document Management Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Presentation Tools Structural Engineering PCB Design Features 3D Visualization Autorouting Collaboration Tools Component Library Design Rule Check Differential Pair Routing Schematic Editor Simulation Features 1D Simulation 3D Modeling 3D Simulation Agent-Based Modeling Continuous Modeling Design Analysis Direct Manipulation Discrete Event Modeling Dynamic Modeling Graphical Modeling Industry Specific Database Monte Carlo Simulation Motion Modeling Presentation Tools Stochastic Modeling Turbulence Modeling
Integrations Altair S-FRAME Argyle Autodesk PD&M Collection CADMATIC Outfitting Causeway Professional Design Suite Cerebro Civil Site Design Easy CAD Viewer HEADS Site HydraCAD InEight Kytes PSA OpenCities Planner REXcad Raindrop Revit LT Sangfor aDesk ecscad progeCAD Show More Integrations View All 206 Integrations		Integrations Altair S-FRAME Argyle Autodesk PD&M Collection CADMATIC Outfitting Causeway Professional Design Suite Cerebro Civil Site Design Easy CAD Viewer HEADS Site HydraCAD InEight Kytes PSA OpenCities Planner REXcad Raindrop Revit LT Sangfor aDesk ecscad progeCAD Show More Integrations View All 7 Integrations
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