AutoCAD vs Fusion 360
Compare AutoCAD and Fusion 360's features. Learn about the differences between the two 3D modeling software.
Includes Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion 360
| Monthly | $70 | $245 | $395 |
| Annual | $382 | $1,564 | $3,150 |
| 3 year | $1,635 | $4,692 | $9,450 |
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Fusion 360 is an integrated industrial and mechanical design platform. Concept and prototype in collaboration with manufacturing. |
Design every detail with 2D and 3D CAD software. AutoCAD has improved industry toolsets and workflows across desktop, web, and mobile. |
Professional-grade tools for 2D and 3D modeling, collaboration, advanced simulation, CAM, and digital factory design. |
| Detailed concept renderings |
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| 3D graphics rotation/panning |
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| Advanced geometric views |
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| Edit scans with raster and vector tools |
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| Shape generator |
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| Sketching |
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| Assembly modeling |
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| Mechanical concept and layout design |
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| Mesh modeling |
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| Surface modeling |
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| Parametric modeling |
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| Tube and pipe design |
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| Direct modeling |
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| Freeform modeling |
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| Component generators and calculators |
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| 2D manufacturing drawings |
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| Compatible for 3D printing |
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| Geometric dimensions & tolerances (GD+T) standards |
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| Print batches of drawings |
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| Tracked changes within drawings *with Manage Extension |
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| Exploded views |
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| Print batches of multiple product drawings |
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| Detect and comply with CAD standards |
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| Xref compare |
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| Smart annotation tools |
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| Architechture Drafting Standards |
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| Content center |
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| Import, export models |
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| Shared view collaboration |
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| User management |
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| Global share |
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| Commenting + redlining |
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| Unlimited access |
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| Public/private design sharing |
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| Team participant |
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| Import, export blocks |
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| Import, export drawings |
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| Import and convert PDFs |
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| Attach, edit, display point clouds |
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| Access, view, or edit remotely |
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| Publish, share, and collaborate online |
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| Works with popular cloud services |
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| Web app |
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| Mobile app |
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| Annotate dwg files in airplane mode |
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| Exploded views and animations |
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| Stress analysis |
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| Cloud simulation |
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| Simplify |
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| Compare results |
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| Static stress |
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| Modal frequency |
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| Thermal & thermal stress |
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| Buckling |
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| Non-linear Stress |
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| Event simulation |
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| Shape optimization |
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| Dynamic simulation |
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| Manufacturing methods & constraints |
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| Machine learning & AI |
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| Create custom keystroke commands |
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| AutoLISP programming and automation |
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| Visual LISP functionality |
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| Visual Basic applications |
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| Record repetitive keystroke sequences |
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| Edit multiple object properties |
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| Industry-specific object libraries |
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| Macros |
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| Native, editable results |
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| Cloud solve |
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| Costing |
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| Design configurations |
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| Automated frame design |
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| Sheet metal |
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| Design parts, assemblies, products |
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| Automate part updates |
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| Assign parametric constraints for parts |
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| Intelligent tool palletes |
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| Import external CAD geometry |
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| Object materials and mass properties |
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| Automate bills of materials creation |
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| 700,000+ intelligent manufacturing parts |
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| Schematic capture |
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| Create panel layouts, schematic diagrams |
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| Use consistent project standards |
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| Organize in a project-based structure |
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| Wiring diagram error checking |
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| 65,000+ intelligent electrical symbols |
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| PCB layout |
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| PCB manufacturing (CAM) |
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| Design for manufacturability/DRC |
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| MCAD-ECAD unification |
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| Component library management |
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| SPICE simulation |
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| Electronics cooling |
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| PCB design integration |
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| Printed circuit board interoperability |
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| 2.5 & 3-axis milling |
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| 3+2 milling (5-axis positional) |
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| 4-axis milling |
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| 5-axis simultaneous milling |
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| Setup probing |
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| Turning |
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| Mill-turning |
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| Water jet, laser cutter, plasma cutter |
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| Free Post Processor Library |
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| Fused filament fabrication |
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| Associative programming |
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| Metal additive manufacturing |
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| Integrate coordinated BIM models |
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| Model-based definition |
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| BIM interoperability |
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| Assign objects to layers with colors |
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| TrustedDWG™ file validation |
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| Administrative tools |
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| User management |
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| File export |
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| Version control |
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| AnyCAD |
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| Work with non-native data |
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| Create reusable block libraries |
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| Printed circuit board interoperability |
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| Architechture toolset |
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| Map 3D toolset |
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| MEP toolset |
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| Plant 3D toolset |
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| Simulation Extension |
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| Generative Design Extension |
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| Machining Extension |
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| Nesting & Fabrication Extension |
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| Product Design Extension |
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| Manage Extension |
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| Additive Build Extension |
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| Customize menu, ribbon interfaces |
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| Content sensitive ribbons |
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| Cohesive user experience |
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| Block library |
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| Edit, print logical drawing sets |
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| Import, edit, and create CAD blocks |
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| Quick access recent or favorite blocks |
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| Automate updates and notifications |
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| Includes service packs, updates |
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| Certified hardware support |
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| Available dedicated phone support |
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| Extensive user community |
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| Guides, tutorials, and training center |
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| Customize installs for your company |
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| Access to releases from prior years |
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| Processor |
2.5-3+ GHz
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2.5-3+ GHz
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2.5-3+ GHz
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| Microsoft Windows |
10, 64-bit
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10, 64-bit
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10, 64-bit
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| Apple MacOS |
Big Sur v11
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Big Sur v11, Windows 10 on Mac
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| Linux |
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| Disk space |
30 GB
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30 GB
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30 GB
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| RAM |
8-32 GB
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8-32 GB
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8-32 GB
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| Video graphics card |
DirectX 11 capable, Shader Model 5, min. 4 GB of video memory
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DirectX 11 capable, Shader Model 5, min. 4 GB of video memory
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DirectX 11 capable, Shader Model 5, min. 4 GB of video memory
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| Browsers |
Chrome
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Chrome
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Chrome
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