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Autodesk price increase 2026

Latest pricing page change (2026-11): Construction Cloud/Docs now shows public per-user pricing starting $45/user/month billed annually (previously Custom quote for Construction Cloud)

Best Autodesk alternatives

Buyers list 5 AI-native alternatives and 3 custom build firms for Autodesk. Top listed: FreeCAD, Document Crunch, Trunk Tools.

Should we build our own Autodesk?

1 team posted that they built their own replacement, and 3 firms offer to build one for you. Build if your process is your edge; keep paying if it is standard.

"Two weeks ago, we got an audit notice from Autodesk. That same day, we started building Mutiny BIM, so we could give it away and no one would have to worry about the CAD police again. The quoted post was day one. This..."
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What Buyers Are Saying About Autodesk

"Two weeks ago, we got an audit notice from Autodesk. That same day, we started building Mutiny BIM, so we could give it away and no one would have to worry about the CAD police again. The quoted post was day one. This screenshot is day 14. What will day 30 look like?... I spend over $40k a year on Autodesk products so anything below that is a win for us."

Was paying $40,000 / year · built in 14 days

Kenny Shultz · Oct 31, 2026 · Source · Ask us to remove