Both draw in 2D. They aim at different people. AutoCAD LT is the mature, native-DWG workhorse for people who live in CAD. CADdillo is the fast, browser-based, AI-native tool for everyone who just needs to change the vendor's drawing — at a third of the price. Here's the straight version, including where LT still wins.
| Feature | CADdillo | AutoCAD LT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20/mo (Pro). Free tier is fully usable. | ~$60/mo (about $500/yr billed annually). |
| Runs in | Any browser — desktop, tablet, phone. No install. | Windows/Mac desktop install; per-seat license. |
| Setup | Open a tab and draw. No account needed for the free viewer. | Download, install, sign in, license. |
| Block library | 219 professional blocks free, forever, in every tier. | Core symbols included; many trades buy $99+ symbol packs. |
| AI drafting | Dillo Bot engine drafts, previews and checks its own work. | No native generative drafting. |
| DXF support | Opens & exports DXF natively in the browser. | Full DXF read/write. |
| DWG support | DWG import/export on Pro; native in-browser DWG read is on the roadmap (convert to DXF today). | Native, mature DWG — the format is Autodesk’s own. |
| Drafting depth | Real verb set: trim, fillet, array, offset, snap, layers, dynamic input. | Decades of depth — the deepest 2D toolset there is. |
| File privacy | Files parse in your browser — never uploaded. | Local desktop files; cloud features optional. |
| Learning curve | Built for occasional users — minimal ceremony. | Powerful but steeper; command-line heritage. |
| Ecosystem | Young, focused product. | Huge ecosystem, plugins, decades of tutorials. |
AutoCAD LT pricing per Autodesk's public subscription rates (~$60/mo month-to-month, about $500/yr billed annually), 2026. CADdillo is not affiliated with Autodesk; AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are trademarks of Autodesk, Inc.
We're not going to pretend LT isn't the more mature tool — it is. We win on price, AI, simplicity and free blocks. Try the free tier and decide for yourself.
For occasional and price-sensitive users, yes. CADdillo runs in any browser for $20/mo (with a free tier), ships 219 professional blocks free, and has built-in AI drafting. AutoCAD LT is the more mature 2D tool with native DWG and a deep ecosystem — if you live in CAD all day and need native DWG, LT is still the safer pick.
DXF opens natively in the browser today. DWG import/export is a Pro feature; native in-browser DWG reading is on the roadmap, so for now you convert a DWG to DXF first. AutoCAD LT reads and writes DWG natively because DWG is Autodesk’s own format.
CADdillo Pro is $20/mo with a 7-day free trial, and the free tier is a fully usable editor with all 219 blocks and 3 drawings. AutoCAD LT runs roughly $60/mo, about $500/yr billed annually. For someone who opens a drawing a few times a month, that difference is the whole argument.
No. CADdillo runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone — no download, no per-seat license, no IT ticket. AutoCAD LT is a Windows or Mac desktop install that has to be licensed and signed in to.
It depends how deep you go. CADdillo ships the verb set most people actually use — trim, extend, fillet, chamfer, offset, array, mirror, object snap, layers and dynamic input with feet-and-inches. AutoCAD LT still has decades more depth, native DWG and a huge plugin ecosystem. If CAD is your full-time job, LT remains the more complete tool.
