Altium Designer
6.4#9 in electrical design softwareFrom $460 a monthWebWindows
VisitAltium Designer vs AutoCAD
What both publish
| Fact | Altium Designer | AutoCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Data management | Altium Designer with Altium 365 provides version-controlled project history and visual comparisons of schematics, layouts, BOMs, and Gerbers. | Forma Data Management Essentials is included with standalone AutoCAD subscriptions |
Altium Designer plans
- Altium Designer 25$460 a month
AutoCAD plans
- AutoCAD MonthlyPriced on request
- AutoCAD Monthly—
- AutoCAD AnnualPriced on request
- AutoCAD Annual—
- AutoCAD 3-YearPriced on request
- AutoCAD 3-Year—
Pick Altium Designer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick AutoCAD if…
AutoCAD suits people who need precise 2D or 3D drafting and modeling, including teams collaborating on DWG files. Its specialized toolsets address several design fields, and eligible students and educators can use renewable education access.