CAD Drawing and 3D Design Software: Original Licenses for Professionals

Complete guide to CAD and 3D software: comparison, features and licenses

Buy Original and Guaranteed CAD and 3D Software on Licensel

On Licensel.com you'll find the widest selection of software for CAD technical drawing, 3D design, BIM and architectural visualization. The catalog includes the entire Autodesk range (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, 3ds Max, Maya, Civil 3D, Fusion 360, AEC Collection and more), plus Graphisoft ArchiCAD, CorelDRAW Technical Suite and Ashampoo CAD.

Autodesk licenses are Education version, complete with all features, can be used for personal purposes and learning/training-related activities. No watermark and no Education version references in print files. The license is linked to your email address (Autodesk account).

Available Autodesk Products

Other Available CAD Software

Comparison of Main CAD Software

Autodesk AEC Collection → The Complete Package

The AEC Collection (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) includes in a single license: AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks Manage, Advance Steel, Recap Pro, InfraWorks and other tools. Purchasing the AEC Collection instead of individual licenses offers significant savings and an integrated workflow. 3-year license.

Autodesk Revit → BIM Design

Revit allows you to create parametric 3D building models with information on materials, structures and systems. It includes tools for architecture, structures and MEP in a single environment. It automatically generates floor plans, sections, elevations and quantity takeoffs from the 3D model. Windows only.

Autodesk Inventor → 3D Mechanical Design

Inventor is the software for parametric 3D mechanical design: components, assemblies, sheet metal, frames and piping. It includes FEM simulation, photorealistic rendering, automatic 2D technical drawings and bill of materials (BOM) management. Windows only.

Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya → 3D Modeling, Rendering and Animation

3ds Max is the reference for 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering (Arnold) and animation, used in architectural visualization and video games. Windows only. Maya is the standard for 3D animation, VFX and rigging in the film industry. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux. Both include the Arnold renderer.

Autodesk Fusion 360 → Integrated CAD/CAM/CAE

Fusion 360 integrates CAD (3D modeling), CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) and CAE (simulation) in a cloud-based environment. Ideal for rapid prototyping, 3D printing and CNC machining. Includes generative design and structural simulation. Windows and Mac, 3-year Education license.

Other Autodesk Products → Civil 3D, Advance Steel, Navisworks, Recap Pro, Mudbox

Civil 3D for civil infrastructure (roads, sewers, topography). Advance Steel for steel structures with automatic construction drawings. Navisworks Manage for BIM coordination and clash detection. Recap Pro for 3D scanning and photogrammetry. Mudbox for 3D digital sculpting. All Windows only, Education license.

Graphisoft ArchiCAD 29, CorelDRAW Technical Suite and Ashampoo CAD

ArchiCAD 29 is the leading BIM software alternative to Revit, with an intuitive interface and IFC support. Available for Windows and Mac, annual license with product key. CorelDRAW Technical Suite is the solution for technical illustration and visual documentation, with perpetual license. Ashampoo CAD Professional 11 and 3D Architecture 11 offer 2D/3D CAD and interior design at an affordable price, with perpetual license.

Autodesk Education Licenses → Important Information

All Autodesk licenses on Licensel are Education version, linked to your email address (Autodesk account):

• Full features → all features of the commercial version, without limitations
• No watermark → no Education version references in print files
• Personal and educational use → for personal purposes and learning/training-related activities
• Activation via email → no product key is provided; activation occurs through your Autodesk account

Non-Autodesk products (ArchiCAD, CorelDRAW, Ashampoo) are provided with a product key.

Why Buy CAD Software on Licensel

• Complete catalog → over 15 CAD and 3D software from leading manufacturers.
• Original Autodesk licenses → complete with all features.
• Competitive prices → significant savings compared to traditional channels.
• Fast delivery → credentials or product key via email within minutes.
• Always free support → Live Chat and email for activation and usage support.

How to Buy CAD Software

Choose your software → add it to your cart → complete the payment with card, Google Pay, Klarna, Amazon Pay and more → for Autodesk: instructions to your email (Autodesk account); for other brands: product key via email → download and install. Just a few minutes.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About CAD Software

What is the difference between AutoCAD and Revit?

AutoCAD is a generic 2D/3D drafting software based on geometric entities (lines, arcs, polylines). Revit is a BIM software based on parametric objects (walls, doors, windows, systems) that contain construction information. AutoCAD is more versatile and suited to multiple sectors; Revit is specialized in building design with BIM methodology.

What is the AEC Collection and what does it include?

The AEC Collection (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) is the Autodesk package that includes AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks Manage, Advance Steel, Recap Pro, InfraWorks and other tools in a single 3-year Education license. It offers significant savings compared to purchasing individual licenses and an integrated workflow across all tools.

Does the Autodesk Education license have limitations compared to the commercial version?

No. The Education license includes all features of the commercial version, without any limitations. No watermark and no Education version references in print files. It can be used for personal purposes and learning/training-related activities.

How does Autodesk product activation work?

The license is linked to your email address (Autodesk account). After purchase, you receive via email all instructions for downloading and installing the software. No product key is provided: activation occurs directly through your Autodesk account, where you'll find the license already linked.

And for non-Autodesk products like ArchiCAD, CorelDRAW and Ashampoo?

Products from other brands are provided with a product key and a link to the manufacturer's official download. Activation occurs by entering the product key in the software during installation. The code is delivered via email within minutes of purchase.

What is the difference between 3ds Max and Maya?

3ds Max is more oriented toward architectural visualization, product design and video games. Maya is the film industry standard for 3D animation, VFX and character rigging. Both include the Arnold renderer for photorealistic rendering. 3ds Max is Windows only; Maya is also available for Mac and Linux.

Inventor or Fusion 360 for mechanical design?

Inventor is specialized in traditional parametric 3D mechanical design: components, assemblies, sheet metal, technical drawings and FEM simulation. It is a desktop-based software. Fusion 360 integrates CAD, CAM and CAE in a cloud-based environment and is more oriented toward rapid prototyping, 3D printing and CNC manufacturing. For classic mechanical design choose Inventor; for an integrated workflow from design to manufacturing choose Fusion 360.

What do I receive after purchase?

For Autodesk products: the license is linked to your email address with complete instructions for downloading and installing. For products from other brands (ArchiCAD, CorelDRAW, Ashampoo): you receive the product key and the official download link via email. In both cases, delivery takes place within minutes of purchase and our team is available via Live Chat and email for free support.