BRL-CAD vs Autodesk AutoCAD : Which is Better?

BRL-CAD

BRL-CAD is a constructive solid geometry (CSG) solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) system. It includes an interactive geometry editor, ray tracing support for graphics rendering and geometric analysis, computer network distributed framebuffer support, scripting, image-processing and signal-processing tools. Developed by U.S. Army Research Laboratory

License: Open Source

Categories: Photos & Graphics

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

Autodesk AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk. Developed by Autodesk Inc.

License: Commercial

Categories: Photos & Graphics System & Hardware

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Online Android iPhone

BRL-CAD VS Autodesk AutoCAD Feature comparision

Feature	BRL-CAD	Autodesk AutoCAD
3D modelling
Benchmark analytics
Image Processing
Parametric Modeling
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
DWG support
3d sketching
Clear and fast workflow
Pencil
Construction layers
Drawing
Portable
Drawing 2D
3d printing
Batch plotting
Easy Measurements
3D Sculpting
BIM import
Cloud sync
Web-Based
Cloud based