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What is Benchmark CAD?

Develop, evaluate, and produce all your projects using Benchmark Software and Benchmark CAD. As a collaborative BIM platform, Benchmark guides your projects from conception to completion. For those without an AutoCAD subscription, Benchmark CAD provides a robust alternative, offering a full suite of 2D and 3D design tools that meet the standards of top-tier CAD software and seamlessly integrates with Benchmark's existing AutoCAD plug-ins. Whether you opt for Benchmark CAD or AutoCAD, Benchmark Draft improves functionality throughout your organization, facilitating everything from office estimating to field commissioning. Initiate every design and estimating task with the integrated SMACNA construction standards, promoting both compliance and efficiency. Boost your design process by taking advantage of Benchmark's Routed Systems, which let you trace PDFs while accessing a versatile and customizable parts library that ensures you have the right components and connections. This intuitive methodology not only simplifies project management but also fosters better collaboration among team members, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for your projects. By leveraging these tools, teams can work more effectively together, driving innovation and efficiency in every phase of development.

What is AutoCAD?

Autodesk AutoCAD stands as the cornerstone of modern computer-aided design (CAD), providing professionals worldwide with the tools to create, visualize, and communicate with unmatched precision. For over four decades, it has defined the industry standard for 2D drafting and 3D modeling, empowering engineers, architects, and designers to turn ideas into reality. The latest AutoCAD 2026 release revolutionizes productivity through Autodesk AI, which automates design annotation, smart block placement, and markup translation—accelerating workflows from concept to documentation. Its cloud-connected environment, powered by Autodesk Docs, allows seamless collaboration and drawing management across distributed teams. Users benefit from seven specialized toolsets, tailored for industries like architecture, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, yielding an average 63% productivity gain. AutoCAD’s advanced customization capabilities, through AutoLISP scripting, APIs, and third-party integrations, give users complete control over their design environment. With AI-generated support, professionals can troubleshoot and optimize their designs directly within the workspace. The software’s flexibility extends to web and mobile platforms, enabling on-the-go access and real-time design review. From individual creators to enterprise-scale teams, AutoCAD remains essential for precision-driven projects and data-backed innovation. Backed by Autodesk’s ecosystem, it continues to push the boundaries of design intelligence and automation in the built world.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Argyle
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD Mechanical
Autodesk Docs
Canvas X Geo
Curtain LogTrace File Activity Monitoring
Design Flex
FAMOS
ICE
KeySCAPE
Knowledge Bridge (kBridge)
Kobi Toolkit
MediaValet
Plateia
RSTAB
Space Designer 3D
Spark Cloud Studio
StoreSpace
eXs
pCon.catalog

Integrations Supported

Argyle
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD Mechanical
Autodesk Docs
Canvas X Geo
Curtain LogTrace File Activity Monitoring
Design Flex
FAMOS
ICE
KeySCAPE
Knowledge Bridge (kBridge)
Kobi Toolkit
MediaValet
Plateia
RSTAB
Space Designer 3D
Spark Cloud Studio
StoreSpace
eXs
pCon.catalog

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$140 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$1,268 per user per year
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Benchmark Enterprise Software

Date Founded

2004

Company Location

United States

Company Website

hvaccadsoftware.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Autodesk

Date Founded

1982

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.autodesk.com

Categories and Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing
Commercial/Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
Equipment Maintenance
Financing Management
Labor Rates
Quotes/Proposals
Scheduling
Takeoff

MEP

3D Design
3D Spooling
Costing and Reporting
Design Feedback
Documentation Tools
Drafting Automation
HVAC Design
MEP Fabrication
Project Communication
Service Validation / Clash Detection

Categories and Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing
Animation
BIM Modeling
Component Library
Data Import / Export
Landscape Design
Virtual Tour

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Architectural Symbol Library
Automatic Formatting
BIM Modeling
Comparison View
Design Templates
Drafting

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Electrical Design

CAD Tools
Change Management
Collaboration
Compliance Management
Document Generation
Drag & Drop
Electrical Parts Catalog
Functions / Calculations
One Line Diagram
PLC Tools
Reusable Designs
Symbol Library

Floor Plan

2D Floor Plans
3D Floor Plans
Annotation
Diagram Templates
Document Management
Drafting
Drag & Drop
Lighting Control
Object Library
Rendering

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