AutoCAD
7.5#1 in electrical design softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitAutoCAD vs SKM Power*Tools
SKM Power*Tools
7.1#6 in electrical design softwareFrom $299 a yearAndroidiOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AutoCAD | SKM Power*Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Zephyr Cove, Nevada, USA |
AutoCAD plans
- AutoCAD MonthlyPriced on request
- AutoCAD Monthly—
- AutoCAD AnnualPriced on request
- AutoCAD Annual—
- AutoCAD 3-YearPriced on request
- AutoCAD 3-Year—
SKM Power*Tools plans
- SKM Mobile App iOS/Android$299 a year
- MySKM Cloud Subscription$1,500 a year
- DAPPER 50 Bus$2,450, paid once
- DAPPER 100 Bus$4,670, paid once
- DAPPER 300 Bus$5,890, paid once
- DAPPER 1000 Bus$8,570, 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 SKM Power*Tools if…
It suits electric-power engineers designing or analyzing three-phase distribution systems in commercial, industrial, institutional, utility and petrochemical facilities. Teams needing Windows desktop studies with optional mobile field workflows may find its modules relevant.