AutoCAD LT vs. Dynamo BIM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AutoCAD LT
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
AutoCAD LT computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers, construction professionals, and designers rely on to produce solely 2D drawings, drafts, and documentation. AutoCAD LT is a CAD software used for 2D drawing, drafting, and documentation whereas AutoCAD is a CAD software used to create 2D drawings and 3D models. While AutoDesk's AutoCAD includes industry-specific toolsets that can provide productivity gains, both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT include the AutoCAD web and…
$60
per month per user
Dynamo BIM
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Dynamo is an open-source software platform for computational design and building information modeling (BIM). Through a visual interface, construct logic routines to smooth and automate workflows, find optimum solutions, and sift through design options. The commercial product Dynamo Studio is discontinued and will be excluded from Autodesk's suite of products (capabilities of Dynamo Studio now appear as part of Revit itself). However, Dynamo’s open-source version still works with Autodesk Revit…N/A
Pricing
AutoCAD LTDynamo BIM
Editions & Modules
Monthly Subscription
$60
per month per user
Yearly Subscription
$490
per year per user
3-Year Subscription
$1470
3 years per user
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AutoCAD LTDynamo BIM
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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AutoCAD LTDynamo BIM
Features
AutoCAD LTDynamo BIM
Computer-Aided Design Software
Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
AutoCAD LT
7.5
Ratings
5% above category average
Dynamo BIM
-
Ratings
2D Drafting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Parametric Design8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration and Sharing7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats4.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Assembly Design8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Simulation and Analysis7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization and Extensions8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
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AutoCAD LTDynamo BIM
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User Ratings
AutoCAD LTDynamo BIM
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AutoCAD LTDynamo BIM
Likelihood to Recommend
It is suitable for use with students who are familiar with using a computer. Unfortunately, we still have many people without access and basic knowledge, such as a simple application of the oficce package.
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Dynamo is the main tool for making BIM automation very well . By using Dyanmo our work take less time to complete. After correct Dynamo script applying in Revit most of the time work take less time to complete in a smart way . I think coding and Dyanmo will make a better combination in BIM field.
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Pros
  • Drafting and layouts generation
  • 2D Modeling and measurements
  • Layers and property features
  • Useful commands like mirror, copy, move, array, offset and rotate etc.
  • File recovery feature
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  • I create a Dyanmo script for placing a light family in all over model in a single click with maintaining a standard.
  • I can create a Dyanmo script for PDF creation of my all 2d sheets .
  • I can create a Dyanmo script to cut my whole pipe in a standard pipe length in a single click .
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Cons
  • Incremental savings (if possible) because autosave on big drawings took time to get done because it saves the whole file
  • Some custom macros that I made should be made standard (like infinite horizontal or vertical lines)
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  • For making a dyanmo script we should do alot of work and I think this news to be smart.
  • Dyanmo with navisworks is require
  • Dynamo free tutorial is to be shared by company.
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Usability
For being a light version of the program it has a ton of functionality and features. I found the system fairly easy to learn how to use once I took an intro course on it. Overall i think the usability is great and it was easy to jump right in and get working in the program
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Alternatives Considered
Although AutoCAD LT is the lite software when compared to standard AutoCAD, it does all the work when it comes to 2D modeling and issuing design drawings. When comparing it to BricsCAD, AutoCAD LT shines, as it works without freezing and is usually more responsive than BricsCAD, it just outclasses it.
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I think Dyanmo is a basic to advance version of automation in BIM Industry so we choose Dynamo against any other software. Many of our people knows about the software so training of this software is become easy for organisation. On YouTube we have found many videos about Dyanmo. Most important it take less money and save very much time of our employees.
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Return on Investment
  • We have been able to looks at CAD files that ordinarily we would not have been able to open. Giving us more control over our projects
  • We are now able to create very accurate draft designs that save us and our engineering/architecture team valuable time in drafting.
  • We can create our own plan sheets for when it is something that does not require a stamp. This saves us time and money.
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  • Positive impact is it will save our employees time to do his job
  • It will create an automation in BIM industry
  • Not take too much money for licence
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