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Autodesk Construction Cloud vs Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud logo

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction

Unified platform for construction project delivery

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Navisworks

Construction

Project review software for construction professionals

From
$145/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Autodesk Construction Cloud no pricing published on website; Navisworks sold in two named editions, Navisworks Simulate and Navisworks Manage, each licensed for install on up to 3 computers per subscription (Internet Archive capture, 7 January 2023)
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Navisworks covers Clash detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Autodesk Construction Cloud and Navisworks actually diverge.

Attributes where Autodesk Construction Cloud and Navisworks differ
AttributeAutodesk Construction CloudNavisworks
Starting priceOn request$145/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction), founded (1982).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Document management
  • Model coordination
  • Project management
  • Cost management
  • Field execution
  • Navisworks
  • Microsoft 365
  • Enterprise security

Only in Navisworks

  • Clash detection
  • 4D scheduling
  • Model aggregation
  • Quantification
  • Visualization
  • BIM 360
  • 3ds Max
  • Access controls

Both cover

  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Construction project coordinationnot Navisworks
  • Building information modelingnot Navisworks
  • Preconstruction planningnot Navisworks
  • Construction operations managementnot Navisworks

Navisworks

  • Clash detectionnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Construction sequencingnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Project coordinationnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Cost analysisnot Autodesk Construction Cloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • No pricing published on website
  • Custom quote required for all tiers
  • No free trial with defined terms published
  • Three bundled solution types (Model Management, Preconstruction, Construction Operations) but pricing varies by bundle

Navisworks

  • Sold in two named editions, Navisworks Simulate and Navisworks Manage, each licensed for install on up to 3 computers per subscription (Internet Archive capture, 7 January 2023)

Pricing, plan by plan

Autodesk Construction Cloud

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Autodesk Construction Cloud review.

Navisworks

$145/month
  • Navisworks Manage$145/month
    • Clash detection
    • 4D simulation
    • Model aggregation
  • Navisworks Simulate$100/month
    • 4D simulation
    • Model aggregation
    • Rendering

Which should you pick?

Choose Autodesk Construction Cloud if

  • You need document management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want model coordination.
Autodesk Construction Cloud review

Choose Navisworks if

  • You need clash detection.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 4d scheduling.
Navisworks review

Questions people ask

Is Autodesk Construction Cloud or Navisworks better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at On request and Navisworks at $145/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Construction Cloud or Navisworks?
Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at On request and Navisworks at $145/month.
Does Autodesk Construction Cloud or Navisworks run on more platforms?
Autodesk Construction Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android. Navisworks runs on Windows.
What is Autodesk Construction Cloud best used for?
Autodesk Construction Cloud is most often used for construction project coordination, building information modeling, preconstruction planning, construction operations management. Of those, construction project coordination and building information modeling are not what Navisworks is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Construction Cloud do that Navisworks cannot?
Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Project management, Cost management. Navisworks covers Clash detection, 4D scheduling, Model aggregation, Quantification. Both handle Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Autodesk Construction Cloud: How much does Autodesk Construction Cloud cost?

Autodesk Construction Cloud does not publish pricing on its website. The company offers three solution bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction, and Construction Operations) but requires customers to request a custom quote. Customers can contact sales at +1 855 522 4504 or use the Get a Quote request form.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud: Is there a free version of Autodesk Construction Cloud?

Autodesk Construction Cloud does not offer a published free tier. A Try it Free option exists but requires accessing a product demo request form. Pricing is custom and determined through direct sales contact. The company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud: How is Autodesk Construction Cloud priced?

Autodesk Construction Cloud uses a custom quote-based pricing model supporting user-based, project-based, and account-based pricing structures according to its pricing page. Specific rates are not published; customers must contact Autodesk sales directly to receive pricing quotes tailored to their deployment size and needs.

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