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Autodesk AutoCAD vs PTC Creo comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Autodesk AutoCAD
Ranking in CAD
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Spatial Information Management Software (1st)
PTC Creo
Ranking in CAD
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the CAD category, the mindshare of Autodesk AutoCAD is 3.0%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PTC Creo is 15.1%, down from 22.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CAD Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
PTC Creo15.1%
Autodesk AutoCAD3.0%
Other81.9%
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Featured Reviews

Shihabbinsultan Bin Sultan - PeerSpot reviewer
Computer Instructor/ Trainer at University of Calgary/ MCG College
Teaching architectural floor plans and diagrams has become industry relevant and creates jobs
In my experience, the best feature that Autodesk AutoCAD offers is its ability to do all the designs; it's industry recognized, it has keyboard shortcuts to work a lot faster, it integrates with other software including Revit, and it's easy enough for other people to work and understand these programs easily. Out of those features, the keyboard shortcut definitely stands out as the most valuable to my students because it saves the most amount of time in class. I love the fact that we can add in three-dimensional models or diagrams for floor diagrams, such as when we add in drawings of toilets and kitchen tables; it's pretty easy and smooth to put in there.
User-friendly interface with helpful Map Keys and Part Family features
The most valuable features are the Map keys and Part Family features. Map keys make the usage very smooth and easy, whereas the Part Family creation is very easy with simple variable definition and table creation for the variant parts. The user interface is very simple and user-friendly when compared to other CAD tools in the market.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Autodesk AutoCAD is a very generic tool, we believe worldwide it is acceptable, so there is a big demand, every format is comfortably converted to any other software engine, and this is a very good supportive tool."
"Autodesk AutoCAD positively impacts my organization by allowing us to teach this course that a lot of students want to learn; it's one of the most well-recognized software in the industry, enabling students to get jobs in the industry in Calgary, thus allowing us to get more students and achieve higher revenue."
"The user interface is very simple and user-friendly when compared to other CAD tools in the market."
 

Cons

"The second issue is the licensing matter. It is on a subscription model."
"The scalability of Autodesk AutoCAD does become an issue when working on larger files, as it tends to slow down significantly, requiring very powerful computers for big projects, which I think is a con for Autodesk AutoCAD."
"Sometimes, while working on highly complex assembly files, finding out the small missing parts is difficult and takes a lot of time."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
28%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
6%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Autodesk AutoCAD?
I think the best improvement Autodesk AutoCAD can make is to keep it consistent over Windows and Mac computers. Improvements should focus on making it seamless throughout different operating system...
What is your primary use case for Autodesk AutoCAD?
My main use case for Autodesk AutoCAD is teaching the AutoCAD course in the college where students are doing the architectural technology program, so we want to learn how to create floor plans and ...
What advice do you have for others considering Autodesk AutoCAD?
My experience with the accuracy and reliability of the output from Autodesk AutoCAD is that it's pretty good. I have never used the AI capabilities of Autodesk AutoCAD. My advice for others conside...
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Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Autodesk Map
Creo, PTC Computer Aided Design
 

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Sample Customers

GDF SUEZ Energy Romania
KTM, College Park, University of Tokyo, Aston Martin, Aristides Guitars