AutoCAD pricing in India is structured around annual subscriptions billed in INR through an authorised Autodesk reseller. The headline price is only part of what you are paying for — the full AutoCAD subscription includes 10 specialised toolsets that add significant value beyond the base software.
This guide covers every AutoCAD plan available in India, what each plan includes, the difference between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, and how the Flex token model works for occasional users.
AutoCAD Subscription Plans — India 2025
All pricing below is approximate INR through an authorised Autodesk reseller (Cloudfy Systems) on an annual commitment. Prices are per user per month, excluding 18% GST.
AutoCAD (Full Version) — ~₹17,000/user/month
The full AutoCAD subscription includes:
- 2D drafting — all standard drafting tools, dimensions, annotations, layer management
- 3D modelling — solid and surface modelling, mesh tools, 3D print utilities
- 10 specialised toolsets — included at no extra cost (detailed below)
- AutoCAD Web — browser-based DWG editing, no installation required
- AutoCAD Mobile — iOS and Android app for field editing and mark-up
- Autodesk Docs — 100GB cloud storage for DWG files and project collaboration
- Shared Views — publish drawings online for client review without sending files
Annual cost per user: Approximately ₹2,00,000–2,10,000 excluding GST.
AutoCAD LT — ~₹8,500/user/month
AutoCAD LT is the 2D-only version of AutoCAD at approximately half the price.
AutoCAD LT includes:
- Full 2D drafting — same 2D capabilities as the full version
- DWG file compatibility — opens and saves standard .dwg files
- AutoCAD Web and Mobile apps
- Layer management, blocks, external references (Xrefs)
What AutoCAD LT does NOT include:
- 3D modelling capabilities
- Specialised toolsets
- API access (LISP, .NET, ObjectARX)
- Shared Views
- Autodesk Docs collaboration features
Annual cost per user: Approximately ₹1,00,000–1,10,000 excluding GST.
AutoCAD Flex — Token-Based Pricing
Autodesk Flex is a pay-per-use model where you purchase a token pack and consume tokens each time you open any Autodesk software.
How it works:
- Purchase token packs (available in various sizes)
- Each session of AutoCAD consumes a set number of tokens
- No annual subscription commitment
- Works across multiple Autodesk products with the same token pool
When Flex makes sense:
- Freelancers who need AutoCAD occasionally (less than 8-10 days/month)
- Teams needing access to multiple Autodesk products without full subscriptions for each
- Project-based work with variable usage patterns
For full-time users, the annual subscription is significantly cheaper than Flex on a per-session basis.
The 10 Specialised Toolsets — What You Get Free with AutoCAD
This is the part of AutoCAD pricing that most buyers do not fully appreciate. Every AutoCAD (full version) annual subscription includes 10 discipline-specific toolsets at no extra cost. These are separate product features that add hundreds of purpose-built tools on top of the core AutoCAD interface.
1. AutoCAD Architecture
Purpose-built for building design with automated tools for walls, doors, windows, stairs, roofs and sections. Includes room and space management, area calculations and building-specific object styles.
2. AutoCAD MEP
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing system design with a full symbol library, duct/pipe routing tools and interference detection between building services.
3. AutoCAD Electrical
Electrical control panel and schematic design. Includes a 65,000+ symbol library, wire numbering, component tables, terminal strip editor and automatic bill of materials generation.
4. AutoCAD Map 3D
GIS integration for infrastructure and mapping work. Connect to geospatial databases, perform spatial analysis and produce infrastructure maps. Supports FDO data sources and GIS coordinate systems.
5. AutoCAD Mechanical
Mechanical design and engineering with standards-based libraries for shafts, holes, fasteners, springs and standard parts. Automated BOM generation and tolerance calculations.
6. AutoCAD Plant 3D
Process plant design for oil, gas and chemical industries. Includes P&ID drawing tools, a 3D pipe routing environment, isometric drawing extraction and plant project management.
7. AutoCAD Raster Design
Edit, clean up and vectorise scanned drawings. Convert raster images (scanned blueprints, survey maps) to editable vector geometry.
8. AutoCAD for Mac
A native macOS application — full 2D and 3D AutoCAD designed for Mac hardware and macOS interface conventions.
9. AutoCAD Web
A browser-based version of AutoCAD that requires no installation. Access from Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari on Windows, macOS, Linux or Chromebook. Full 2D editing capability.
10. AutoCAD Mobile
iOS and Android app for field access to DWG files. View, edit, annotate and measure drawings directly on your device. Offline access available.
Value perspective: The Architecture, MEP and Electrical toolsets alone would historically have been separate products costing as much as full AutoCAD. Bundled into one subscription, they represent significant value for multidisciplinary firms.
AutoCAD vs AutoCAD LT — Which Plan Should You Buy?
The most common question from buyers in India. Here is a clear guide:
Choose AutoCAD (full version) if your team:
- Needs 3D modelling alongside 2D drafting
- Works in architecture, MEP, electrical, mechanical or plant design (toolsets needed)
- Uses custom scripts, LISP routines or third-party plugins (.NET, ObjectARX)
- Needs to share drawings online through Shared Views
- Works in a multi-discipline firm where different users need different toolsets
Choose AutoCAD LT if your team:
- Does exclusively 2D drafting — technical drawings, details, shop drawings
- Does not need 3D or any specialised toolset
- Is cost-sensitive and the 50% price difference matters
- Works in manufacturing, retail, interior fit-out or any primarily 2D workflow
Rule of thumb: If even one person in your team uses 3D or any toolset feature, the entire team needs AutoCAD (full). You cannot mix AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT on the same set of files that use toolset objects — LT cannot read or display those objects correctly.
Volume Pricing and Multi-Seat Discounts
Autodesk subscription pricing does not have a public volume discount table. However, organisations purchasing multiple seats or the Autodesk Collections can negotiate pricing through an authorised reseller.
Autodesk Collections bundle multiple products at a lower combined cost:
- AEC Collection (~₹28,000/user/month): AutoCAD + Revit + Civil 3D + Navisworks + more — ideal for architecture and engineering firms
- Product Design & Manufacturing Collection (~₹25,000/user/month): AutoCAD + Inventor + Fusion 360 + Vault — for mechanical and manufacturing teams
If your firm uses AutoCAD plus any other Autodesk product, a Collection typically provides better per-seat value than buying products individually.
How to Buy AutoCAD in India with GST Invoice
As an authorised Autodesk reseller in India, Cloudfy Systems supplies genuine AutoCAD subscriptions with:
- INR pricing — no foreign currency charges
- 18% GST invoice — GST-compliant tax invoice for ITC claims
- Genuine Autodesk licences — registered under your organisation's name
- Deployment support — network licence server (RLSA/NLM) setup, SSO configuration
- Onboarding assistance — team training, toolset activation, Autodesk Docs setup
Contact: +91 97600 50555 · connect@cloudfysystems.com · WhatsApp
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a monthly AutoCAD subscription in India? Autodesk offers both monthly and annual subscriptions. Monthly subscriptions are billed per month but cost approximately 30-40% more per month compared to the annual commitment. Annual is recommended for full-time users.
What happens if I cancel my AutoCAD subscription? If you cancel, you lose access to the software at the end of your current billing period. All files you created remain in the standard .dwg format and can be opened with other DWG-compatible software (e.g., AutoCAD LT, DraftSight, BricsCAD).
Does AutoCAD run on Mac? Yes. AutoCAD for Mac is a native macOS application included in the subscription. AutoCAD Web also runs in Safari on Mac.
Is there a free version of AutoCAD? There is no free version for commercial use. AutoCAD Web has a limited free viewer mode. AutoCAD for students is available free through Autodesk Education Community for non-commercial use.
Does the price include support? Autodesk subscriptions include access to the Autodesk knowledge base and community support. For dedicated technical support (India-based, English/Hindi), Cloudfy Systems provides managed support as part of our reseller service.
Looking for more detail? View the AutoCAD product page or contact Cloudfy Systems for a personalised quote and deployment consultation.