AutoCAD
7.5#1 in electrical design softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Home Designer
7.8#2 in architecture softwareFrom $495 a yearAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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| Fact | AutoCAD | Home Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | LinkedIn lists the headquarters at 6500 N Mineral Drive, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. |
AutoCAD plans
- AutoCAD MonthlyPriced on request
- AutoCAD Monthly—
- AutoCAD AnnualPriced on request
- AutoCAD Annual—
- AutoCAD 3-YearPriced on request
- AutoCAD 3-Year—
Home Designer plans
- Home Designer$79 a month
- Home Designer$495 a year
- Home Designer Pro Rent (legacy)$59 a month
- Home Designer subscription (monthly)$79 a month
- Home Designer (monthly subscription)$79 a month
- Home Designer Suite (legacy)$129, paid once
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.
Pick Home Designer if…
It suits people creating home plans on Windows or macOS who need both 2D and 3D work. It may fit users who need to exchange DWG or DXF plans and can work without collaboration tools.