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 | 217 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.
