# Page 7 | AutoCAD LT Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 7 - Is AutoCAD LT the right Engineering CAD solution for you? Explore 225 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/2011/AutoCAD-LT/reviews --- AutoCAD LT 4.6 (225) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/2011/AutoCAD-LT/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 7 - Reviews of AutoCAD LT ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 151-175 of 225 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use TG Todd G. Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best bang for Buck" November 6, 2018 5.0 Pros AutoCAD LT is what got my business started. This is the most cost effective drafting tool on the market. Cons I felt some display options were missing, but overall great software for the price. Review Source cG chelsea G. boat designer Maritime Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fairly useless for design, but ok for viewing drawings." March 21, 2019 3.0 This software is best for people who need to look at design drawings but do not need or know how to create drawings of their own. This is often the software we use to share with people in the non-design departments of our business. Pros The software is pretty easy to use even if you have never opened a design software before. Cons The "LT" means "really limited". The software has minimal functionality and therefore, is difficult to use as your main design software. Review Source Graeme B. Mechatronics Vehicle Lab Research Assistant Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent 2D Drafting software" November 23, 2018 5.0 Pros \- Easy to use graphical interface reduces initial learning curve - Retained ability to use the command line interface allows advanced feature use and high precision - Wide variety of file formats supported Cons \- Expensive for industry license - 3D functionality is clunky and well behind other industry leaders in this category. Review Source SR Stephane R. Junior civil engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best 2d program" November 9, 2017 5.0 Fast to draw any concept you have in mind. Pros What I like the most about this program is how easy it is to use. There is a lot to learn but easy to use in the long term. It is simply the best you can use for any aspect. Review Source JT Jason T. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AutoCAD LT is a good option for a small architectural firm " August 16, 2018 5.0 I use AutoCAD LT to coordinate consultant drawings with each other and to import them into Revit LT as well. Pros The price for AutoCAD LT was a big influence in using the software. The capabilities of the software were useful in integrating consultants files with Revit LT. Cons The difference between paper space and model space is a little confusing for someone who is used to using Revit. Review Source MK Mehmetali K. Electrical Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ideal for CAD Users, especially on field and basic drawing process" July 12, 2019 5.0 Pros Ideal for CAD Users, especially on field and basic drawing process. It does not support lisp programs but if you want to view projects or do basic drawing process, it is most suitable CAD software for you certainly. Also It wants less poerfull hardware requieriments than AutoCAD variants. Cons It does not support lisp programs but better for low hardware PCs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Autocad all around architectural design software" March 17, 2019 5.0 My overall experience it's very good, I enjoy a lot projecting constructions with Autocad. Pros This software is very complete and all around. You can do virtually anything related with architecture. Very useful. Cons It's a little bit expensive and it is not easy to use. You might need to do some kind of formation to learn how to use it. Review Source Angela C. More or less Retail Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A little slow" April 12, 2020 3.0 I'm learning to use it, it has good features for drawing, what bothered me the most was that it was slow at times a little heavy. Pros I like to be able to stop the drawing save and then continue wherever I have. Cons Sometimes it is slow and has many buttons, it is a little difficult to get familiar with the features, but with the time to learn. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Design, Estimate, and Project Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It's Small yet Mighty " March 18, 2019 5.0 Being a small construction company means that the full AutoCAD subscription was a bit more money, and a bit more program then we needed for our occasional use of the product. This was a great solution that gave us the program I was used to using, without having to pay to much, or learn a new and less efficient software. Pros Autocad LT is the compact version of the CAD software you know and love. Cons A few of the features you may have wanted to carry over in the full version didn't, but the program still does exactly what you need it to. Review Source HP Halgauda P. Design engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Actcad review" September 7, 2022 5.0 Overall it is easy to use & working with low configuration systems Pros Software is user friendly much similar with Autocad Cons Need more productivity like short keys to be added Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Price band Review Source MD Mattia D. Part 3 Architectural Assistant Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The basic requisite for an architectural professional" November 7, 2018 5.0 Pros It's easy to use, but with a great range of functions and a large options to personalize Cons Some differences between AutoCAD (-non LT) makes this program a step back Review Source DL David L. President Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "They made my purchase non functional" October 23, 2022 5.0 Did not honor my initial license....regardless of the time involved I do not think this is right....I get that they cannot give help to an old program , but I was not asking for their help --just wanted yo OPEN the software... Pros It did what it was supposed to do, until they made it so I could not open the softwareAnymore..... Cons I bought the software many years ago with a perpetual license..... AutoCad now informs me that I need to "upgrade" and purchase new software.....they have literally made my software non functional by not allowing it to open.... Review Source BW Bill W. Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AutoCADLT Review" September 7, 2021 4.0 Very functional software, industry standard. Good. Pros Easy to use, simple to find training and lots of resources. Cons Sometimes feels like too many features, a simpler version yet would be good. Review Source MP Mark P. IT Engineer Environmental Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Awesome Product" September 22, 2022 5.0 So far our engineers are not complaining of anything about this software, so we, the management are happy also that they can use this software properly and it helps them a lot on finishing the projects on time. Pros What we like about this software is the ability to work with other engineers and companies. Cons Nothing to hate about this products for it serves what it should work for. Review Source SB Sarah B. Formation menuiserie Furniture Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Concevoir des plans " November 27, 2023 4.0 J’ai apprécié utiliser ce logiciel pour dessiner une pièce, un meuble un plan de construction en menuiserie. Pros La page est blanche, on peut dessiner vraiment tout ce que l on souhaite. Grâce aux bibliothèques on peut également télécharger des pièces / signe… préconçu… on peut également en créer pour les enregistrer et les réutiliser. Cons Un peu compliqué à prendre en main. Les raccourcis différents d adobe font que l on peut se mélanger un peu. Review Source EC Erwin C. Architect/Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A light CAD software" July 28, 2022 3.0 It delivers what it is made for and a great preparation to the full AUTOCAD software. Pros This is a powerful tool for those who are starting to learn CAD. It gives you the capability to draw to scale, copy and reuse previous drawings and integrate with other software especially all Autodesk products. It is an affordable option from the more powerful Autocad Architecture. Cons It needs a good computer with a strong processor. It is also more expensive than other light CAD software in the market. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Process Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "AutoCAD LT Review" October 9, 2018 4.0 Pros It is pretty user friendly once you know what you are doing. It has a lot of variable functions that allow you do scheme many projects. Cons It can have a pretty steep learning curve at the beginning to know where and what everything is Review Source Muhammad A. Dir. Club Adminstration Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "For AutoCad LT user" January 31, 2019 5.0 I made many electronics and electrical related design using this software it is effective for it Pros Easy to perform 2D types of drawing with simple features. Cons Not more dislikes But Everytime Google it when want new Review Source Keith C. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great to have around if you only need light drafting" September 10, 2018 4.0 Pros If you've moved into the world of Revit, it is still really handy to have some version of Autocad around. The price is right on LT, though it lacks the ability to assembly a drawing set with the sheet set manager etc. Cons As I mentioned, it lacks the features to assembly drawing sets with coordinated tags. It is really just helpful for light drafting and simple sheets. Review Source GG Gilberto G. Assistant engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Autocad is a program that allows me to draw drawings, plans, charts in an assisted way" March 11, 2018 4.0 I can draw nautical charts, draw isobats, insert drawings in dxf format, generate surfaces, make sections with different surfaces, make comparisons between surfaces, calculate volumes. You can buy an AutoCAD LT at a much lower price than an AutoCAD Full Pros I can draw nautical charts, draw isobats, insert drawings in dxf format, generate surfaces, make sections with different surfaces, make comparisons between surfaces, calculate volumes. You can buy an AutoCAD LT at a much lower price than an AutoCAD Full Cons The LT version does not support the generation of 3D objects. AutoCAD LT does not support LISP, ARX or VBA routines, which are software programming languages that can accelerate the design process. Third-party add-ons, which many AutoCAD artists use to assist in drawing and design, will not work in AutoCAD LT Review Source GW Gregory W. DBA Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Scaled down version of the best" October 21, 2018 5.0 Pros This is a slightly scaled down version of AutoCAD designed for those who can’t afford the full application. You can still do complete designs and plans. Cons Not much to complain about. This software is a bit less expensive, but quite nearly as powerful as AutoCAD. Review Source bL barbara L. impiegata Real Estate Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "OTITMO PRODOTTO" February 6, 2024 5.0 nel complesso è un ottimo prodotto, superiore alle versioni precedenti Pros Le funzionalità sono eccezionali, un ottimo programma di progettazione, a mio avviso il migliore attualmente sul mercato. L'ultima versione è decisamente eccellente Cons al momento non ho riscontrato alcuna lacuna nel programma anche se sto utilizzando una versione prova Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) versione più aggiornata rispetto alla precedente Review Source LD Landon D. Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for first timers" November 15, 2017 5.0 Pros You can do just about everything you'll ever need on this version for cheaper. Great for students. Cons Plots show watermarks as an educational version that may or may not be a problem. We worked in LT at home and used the university full versions for plots. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Development Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Suprisingly rich feature set for lt version" February 29, 2020 4.0 In overall, it meets your expectations, especially about 2D drawing features. Pros Feature capability is very good. It has got almost all 2D drawing features. Creating complex multi-layered drawings are very easy. Cons I don't have any cons since I started to use this program. It meets all my expectation from program. I need time for experience more details. Review Source JW John W. IT Manager Mining & Metals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Nice for general drawings" December 17, 2018 5.0 Our users will use this for plant layout drawings, simple 2D drawings, to view the majority of DWG drawings sent in by customers. Nice intuitive software that a non-CAD person can figure out quickly. Pros I do not personally use it, but the software was easy to install. We have a few users that prefer it over our 3D CAD package because of it's simplicity and ease of use. Cons Again, I do not personally use it, but I have not been told of any negative features about the software. Review Source Similar Products Featured