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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AutoCAD

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AAutoCAD is a CAD product from Autodesk. It allows designers to work in 2D and 3D, and is available on Windows and Mac, but with extensive online collaboration tools.

    $245

    per month

    KYRO

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AKYRO is a unified construction management software that helps businesses bridge office teams with field crews on construction sites. Field crew members can utilize the voice notes functionality to record the day's updates in any language and share it instantly with reporting managers. The platform enables administrators to generate daily reports regarding expenditures, and invoices generated. Managers can use the optical character recognition (OCR) functionality to…

    $95

    per month per user

    Pricing
    AutoCADKYRO
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $245
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $1975
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $5925
    3 years per user
    GROWTH
    $95
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AutoCADKYRO
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details**Kyro charges by the license or by the number of projects executed per year. Both pricing models require a minimum commitment of 50 (either licenses per month or projects per year). 20% discount for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    AutoCADKYRO
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
    No answer on this topic
    Kyro
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    43 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    36 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    41 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    87%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    27 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    36 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    AutoCADKYRO
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of AutoCAD and KYRO
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    6.1
    3 Ratings
    15% below category average
    KYRO
    -
    Ratings
    3D Modeling6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    2D Drafting9.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization5.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design4.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing5.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design5.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation7.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions8.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of AutoCAD and KYRO
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    KYRO
    5.8
    2 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Organization and location management00 Ratings5.82 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of AutoCAD and KYRO
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    KYRO
    5.8
    2 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings5.82 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of AutoCAD and KYRO
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    KYRO
    5.2
    2 Ratings
    38% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings5.32 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings5.32 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings5.32 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings4.92 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of AutoCAD and KYRO
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    -
    Ratings
    KYRO
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings5.82 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings6.72 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings7.62 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings6.42 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings6.42 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings4.92 Ratings
    User Ratings
    AutoCADKYRO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.4
    (84 ratings)
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AutoCADKYRO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Kyro
    I find KYRO to be an exceptionally well-designed product, ideally suited for both large and relatively smaller teams. Its ability to facilitate collaboration among multiple stakeholders on documents and plans is particularly impressive, making it an indispensable tool in managing diverse and complex construction projects. I appreciate KYRO's effectiveness in scenarios that demand meticulous tracking of labor hours and monitoring project progress to adhere to budget constraints. I perceive KYRO to be less suited for smaller residential projects that don't necessitate its extensive range of features. In such cases, simpler tools may suffice for effective management, making KYRO's advanced capabilities somewhat excessive for these smaller-scale projects.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • The tools are easy to use and the learning curve is fairly minimal to be able to create blueprints.
    • The 3D application is very fun to use and it is nice to be able to see your product instead of having to imagine what it will look like.
    • The speed and accuracy in which students can create plans is a huge bonus. Students can plan their industrial art projects out and use their own set of plans to build them.
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    Kyro
    • Document Management: As a project manager, I've found KYRO's document management feature to be a game-changer. The ability to organize all project-related documents in one centralized location simplifies the workflow significantly. Their search functionality works well, allowing for quick and easy retrieval of documents from an extensive archive. This feature not only saves time but also enhances the overall efficiency of document handling in our projects
    • Time Management: The timesheet feature of KYRO has been instrumental in streamlining the process of recording and approving work hours. This functionality has been pivotal in efficiently tracking the hours logged by my crew, greatly aiding in effective time management and workforce coordination.
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Kyro
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    Because rarely we [would] rather wait for a whole year to update, sometimes the new updates don't bring many new features and we are still ok with the current version. Also the change of interface is always something that takes time for every partner in the company to get comfortable with. So those are the main reasons we may want to keep the same version.
    Incentivized
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    Kyro
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Kyro
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    AutoCAD has the issue of crashing or slowing down the design procedure once a heavy design that includes several disciplines or multiple families/blocks is involved. Customer services gets the feedback from the crash reports but this issue seems like it has never been addressed in the software updates past several years.
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    Kyro
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    the implementation was realy easy , to set up our workstation we pay for the licenses we are about to use , there was a little bit of delay to get the payment processed to receive the serial but after that the install runs without any problem , so you can fell secure there will be not issue with the implementation.
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    Kyro
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    I use Revit far more than I use AutoCAD. AutoCAD is great for simple linework, but even then I will often create the lines in Revit and then export to AutoCAD for final touches and printing. AutoCAD is a bit easier for large-format prints, which is why I almost always end up using it after starting in Revit.
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    Kyro
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • AutoCAD has helped our smaller firm produce lots of finished products matching that of a much larger size firm. With its many features, we have been able to do so much more and meet deadlines that much faster.
    • Since we do use AutoCAD, we're able to work with many other engineering firms to collaborate together to complete various building projects.
    • We have many clients now who expect us to provide for them at the end of a project not just printed construction drawings but also the digital AutoCAD drawing so they can in turn use it for future modifications themselves.
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    Kyro
    • KYRO has led to a significant reduction in man-hours. The platform has been instrumental in tracking progress across various projects, and it has also streamlined administrative tasks, eliminating the need for manual approvals
    • I've found KYRO extremely effective in reducing errors during report submissions for both daily logs and forms. Its system maintains a record of previous entries, which serves as a reference for future submissions.
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    ScreenShots

    KYRO Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Kyro home  pageScreenshot of a timesheetScreenshot of task detailsScreenshot of the Projects home page