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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of AutoCAD LT ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 225 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great value if you can live with the limitations" September 23, 2022 5.0 If you can live with the few limitations, it is a fantastic value. It’s “real” Autocad, if you have years of experience using Autocad, you know there’s no substitute for that. Pros Autocad LT is a great value for what it does, it is exactly like using it’s big brother “full” Autocad with some specific but reasonable limitations. It is not a “crippled” version and you can do a lot of productive work with it, and it’s “real” Autocad that works and saves Autocad files. Despite its limited customization, it does let you use the Macro Recorder which is a huge time saver. Cons Naturally for the price difference it is missing some features you may or may not use. It does not allow for customization with LISP routines, and 3D work is limited. If you’re working very much in 3D you ought to be using Inventor or Revit anyway. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Interior Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Interior Designers, Architects, Engineers and builders" December 14, 2019 4.0 As an interior designer, drawing space planning layout through autocad saves a lot of time compare to drawing it by hand or even with other similar softwares. Not only space planning drawings but up to elevations and construction drawings. Pros I like autocad’s accuracy. There are a lot of copy cat softwares trying to duplicate CAD but nothing can beat Autocad software for Architects, Engineers and designers especially for construction drawings. Cons I find it too expensive. Good thing they are coming up with yearly subscriptions which is very helpful for small business owners or even freelance designers like me. Review Source RM Rutendo M. Software Engineer Intern Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great value for it's price!" April 18, 2023 4.0 AutoCAD LT was the first software I used when I was introduced to CAD and it has proved to be beginner friendly. The software supports multiple dimensioning styles and units making it very efficient. I am so comfortable working with this software that I am not considering switching to a different one any time soon. Pros AutoCAD LT can be customized to fit individual users' needs. Users can create custom toolbars, menus, and shortcut keys, making the software more efficient and personalized. Cons Once in a while, the program may shut down unexpectedly and if the autosave feature is not enabled you lose your work. Review Source Yves Patrick E. Ingénieur Génie Civil Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Le CAO/DAO pour les professionnels" October 30, 2022 4.0 Pros Il est plus soft que AutoCAD mais conserve tout de même les fonctionnalités essentielles pour le CAO/DAO. Cons Toujours de soucis de compatibilité entre les différentes versions. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Civil engneer Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Importance of AutocadLT" November 27, 2022 5.0 Pros Autocad lt is the best engineering software to do different engineering design activities Cons I have not negative things about software Review Source OL Orlando L. President Renewables & Environment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It's the standard because it's better" September 25, 2020 5.0 We have saved a lot of time with AutoCAD LT with the constant use of library functions. The speed of the program is great, it's faster than all the other programs we've used in the past. Pros AutoCAD LT offers features that other similar alternatives does not offer. It permits to have an extensive library of already drawn items. Instead of copying and pasting from previous drawings, we can draw it once, save it in the library and call on it whenever we like. Cons With all great things there is usually a cons list, but for now the only con we've seen is the unfortunate trend of companies "forcing" to purchase an annual subscription to the product. Don't get me wrong, Autodesk offers a permanent licence but at a pretty steep cost. It may eventually be cost-effective, but with all the new features, bug fixes and incompatibility issues that arise with every new release, we are "forced" or lured to take the path of an annual subscription. But we are living in 2020, and like in The Mandalorian: "This is the way!". Reason for choosing AutoCAD LT While testing AutoCAD LT it proved to us why it was best, it's faster, easier to use and modern-looking. Switched from [BricsCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/159378/BricsCAD/) We needed to find a program that helped us work faster. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AutoCAD - Architecture " November 20, 2021 5.0 Pros This software is fairly intuitive. It is also convenient because it is so widely used and makes coordination with consultants easier. Cons It takes a while to learn the program well enough to use it to its highest potential. It is also not as useful for larger projects because when you have to make a change, you have to track it through each and every drawing. Review Source Jessica S. AutoCAD Architectural Drafter/Designer Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect for drafting in 2D, for a fraction of the cost of a full AutoCAD subscription. Love it!" February 14, 2018 5.0 This software is widely used in the drafting industry, so it is easy to send and receive project files between employees/companies. Pros This still has everything I need for 2D drafting, without all the extra frills that I'll never use. It's easy to use once you know all the tools/shortcuts/commands, but there are a lot of them. Cons The only downside that I can think of is that the software crashes every now and then, which can be aggravating when you are working on a tight deadline. Review Source EH Emmanuelle H. Chargée d'opérations Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Un logiciel d'une grande précision et ergonomie" September 12, 2023 5.0 Pros Autocad est utilisé par de nombreuses entreprises, les dessins peuvent donc être facilement partagés. De plus, comme c'est une référence sur le marché, la majeur partie des collaborateurs y sont formés.L'approche n'est pas forcément la plus évidente, mais une fois qu'on y a pris la main, toutes les fonctionnalités deviennent très intuitives. Cons La prise en main peut être compliquée lorsqu'on a pas été formés mais cela se passe facilement. Review Source MG Mateusz G. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Rating AutoCAD LT from employee eye" November 14, 2023 5.0 Pros I use Autocad for a looong long time. It is very easy and powerful tool for making vector and CAD drawings. Cons For a LT version I have no complains about it. I prefer full version of it (with plugins etc.) but for smaller amount of money it is enough for work in our industry. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Junior Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy engineering" April 18, 2023 5.0 I would say it is user friendly and useful software for all engineering solutions. Pros I can easily draw and modify all the engineering drawings necessary for my project. It has user friendly features. Cons When I first started using AutoCAD LT, I had to take lessons to learn basic and advanced features. Review Source Taoufik E. Administrateur Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AUTOCAD pro" July 19, 2023 5.0 Pros Au niveau des dessins professionnel.est magnifique Cons Pour moi aucun aspect négatif.logiciel est magnifique Review Source CC Carlos C. Structural Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It is worth the price and can be used for low level of detail drawings" October 27, 2021 4.0 We had one new employee and we purchased this software for him to help us with basic detail drawings and corrections. Pros That it can be implemented rapidly and it has just the basic features, enough to do the job. Cons I consider that 3D models could at least be opened and be viewed. Alternatives considered [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Reason for choosing AutoCAD LT Because of the price and the 1 year version that can be bought. Switched from [ARCHICAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/2018/ArchiCAD/) Because the whole package we were already using was from Autodesk. Review Source Bradley J. Equipment Application Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Most of the Functionality of the full AutoCAD without most of the Applicational Heft" February 25, 2019 5.0 Overall, AutoCAD LT is perfect for my engineering and drafting needs . Pros Most of the time, I don't need the full version of AutoCAD in my day-to-day use. 99% of the time, LT works perfectly for what I need it to, and for the other 1%, I've found other ways to do what needed to be done. Cons The only issue is when you aren't able to use a function that is in the full version of AutoCAD but not in the Auto CAD LT Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Operations Manager Wholesale Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Nice Feature Set for Basic Use" December 29, 2018 5.0 Pros We edit 2D CAD drawings for uploading to a CNC machine. This was a great lower cost solution for getting into CAD. The cost is more than what we wanted to spend, but pricing is competitive. We could not find anything else out there that could edit in the formats we needed and AutoDesk software has been built up so well over the years that it is comparable to Microsoft office on how standard their software is across industries. Cons It is still CAD and is something that takes time to learn. Because of the trimmed down features it can have some odd errors where objects are not read/supported, so they can be edited or removed. We have found a workaround of taking what can be edited to a new drawing and that works. Not a major inconvienence, but an unfortunate workaround. The cost is higher than preferred and can’t just be bought outright, but the price is acceptable. Review Source BM Ben M. Applications Engineer Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Free to use read only CAD software" April 23, 2021 5.0 This has been a huge cost saving item for our company. For years we were battling with users opening AutoCAD just to view a CAD drawing (read only) for a few minutes, then closing it. that used up a licence token, which costs us money. Following quite a large scale roll out of AutoCAD LT, now only the users who need to edit the drawings have access to the AutoCAD - the rest have AutoCAD LT. Pros To be frank, the best feature of AutoCAD LT is that we can use it for free. Unlike AutoCAD itself, AutoCAD LT (for us at least) does not use up tokens on our flex licencing model. This has been a huge cost saving feature for our company, as many users only required read only access to CAD drawings and files. Cons The only down side to AutoCAD LT for us is that it still needs to be packaged and rolled out to our users with the licence server details included, even though it does not use any of our licence tokens. This does mean a little extra work for our software packaging team, as if we could just send the users a link to download themselves, that would be easier. Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) This version is free to use for read only viewing of CAD drawings Review Source xX xoli X. director Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AutoCAD LT: Among the Best Draughting Softwares" April 21, 2023 4.0 Since the beginning, the experience has been positive. I was used to working with AutoCAD, but it's much more expensive than the LT version, and thus far I haven't had any problems. Pros The library function for all sections, which makes it simpler to discover information within the application itself, is to me AutoCAD LT's extra strong point.Another strength is the quick answers and accurate development of projects and drawings. Cons Simpler introduction techniques would be ideal because it's crucial that users comprehend it and don't just interact with the software as a program operator. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Complete solution for 2D designing " July 25, 2020 5.0 The software has all the necessary features for my design work of road networks. Although its a little bit costly, the value for money is acceptable. Pros It has basic functionalities like creating polygons and advanced features like creating complex network of nodes. Built-in templates of common accessories make my work very easy. Besides, its detailed help page explains every features very thoroughly. Cons I can't create 3D designs from the 2D ones. Besides, it still doesn’t have an android app for design management on-the-go. Review Source SKJ Sanjiv Kumar J. GCIO Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Feature Rich product to meet all your Designing needs" October 16, 2021 4.0 The overall experience is on the product with ease of use and small foot print which can be deployed on laptop lower end for meeting daily needs when on move Pros I like the software because of rich features like Toolset , drafting, editing and dimension of drawing, easy to use menus and commands , can b installed on a low end desktop thus cost efficient for SMB's Cons The cost of subscription model is on the higher side can be fine tuned, some old sections has been removed from current versions , these have to be manually added Reason for choosing AutoCAD LT Since the product is proven and expertise in using the same is readily available Review Source EI Emmanuel I. Freelance Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AutoCAD LT is a compact version of AutoCAD which is great for low tier pc " November 7, 2022 5.0 Pros It's small size makes it less prone to lagging and freezing Cons Certain features have been sacrificed to make it how it is Review Source Morgan T. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The lighter version of AutoCAD" September 19, 2018 5.0 Pros Most of us don't use all of the tools that AutoCAD has to offer. The 3D portion of it and the rendering capabilities. This was never AutoCADs strong point anyways so AutoCAD lT is a more efficient package. If you are doing simply construction documents this is a cheaper and adequate program to get the job done. Its the tried and true drafting program that everyone in the Architecture and Engineering industry use. Cons The only cons are its limited 3D capabilities, which in todays world is pretty necessary. BIM is the way to go and is a much better way to be building nowadays anyways. If you can pony up the extra money, go for Revit. Review Source Wagner M. Electrical CAD Draftsman Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Autocad LT does the job" April 19, 2021 5.0 I work with electrical schematics and layout of electrical panels. Autocad LT really does the job. Excellent software for engineering. Pros The basic functions of the tool are very easy to use. It has many features, really complete and the help system of the software explains very well how to carry out the commands. Although it is a "simpler" version than the full version, as it is not possible to make 3D drawings, it is a very complete tool for 2D works. Really great software. Cons I do not have any. It is an easy-to-use program, much smoother to work with, you don't need a very powerful PC to perform the basic tasks. Review Source Raquel A. Técnico I Used the software for: 6-12 months ### " A 2D awesome software for design" February 19, 2018 5.0 Pros For people who only likes to work in two dimensions this is the best choice. Another version of Autocad are very heavy and has all that options of 3D and rendering that I never use, but this one is perfect for me. In Autocad LT I can manage a huge range of tools for design any kind of plans, it has also a very easy interphase to work that do not require command line to work, in this version you can use PDF files and Bing maps which is very useful in some cases. The import of PDF files is secure and precise, and has a better objet selection tio improve your work. This is version is what I person like me needs to do plans and excellent designs in two dimensions. Cons The software ahs a lot of details, but with some practice you can handle perfectly, this is not a software for people who loves rendering and 3D models, this is for professionals who make plans in two with accuracy and detail. Review Source NM Nicola M. Architectural Assistant Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Backbone of our drafting process" December 5, 2019 5.0 We find it a suitable alternative to the full license of AutoCAD and that it meets all of our 2d drawing needs. Pros This software meets all of our needs for the drawing aspects of small scale architectural projects. We have been using AutoCAD for years and find the LT meets almost all of our needs at a lower price point than the full version. Cons We don’t use cad for 3d drawings but are sometimes given 3D files onto which we add. Although we work in 2d we find that sometimes lines end up locked to different z coordinates when we export the file to other programs and there is no way within other to simply flatten a drawing to avoid this problem. Review Source FB Floriane B. dessinateur projeteur Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Autocad" June 30, 2023 4.0 Pros Les aspects que j'apprécie le plus sont la justesse du dessin 2D avec les accrochages. Cons L'interface n'est pass simple d'utilisation, elle mériterait d'être plus interactive et pourrait mêler la 3D comme archicad ou revit. Review Source Similar Products Featured