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Autodesk Inventor

by Autodesk · San Francisco, United States · Since 1999

Mechanical design.

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Starting price
₹20,000/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Autodesk Inventor?

Autodesk Inventor is cad, 3d & engineering software from Autodesk, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 1999. Mechanical design.

CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹20,000 per month.

What works well

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +27 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Autodesk Inventor features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Autodesk Inventor adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • 2D drafting and 3D modelling
  • BIM and structural analysis
  • Simulation and FEA
  • CAM and CNC programming
  • Rendering and visualisation
  • Collaboration and versioning
  • Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
  • Education licences

Autodesk Inventor pricing

Entry price

₹20,000/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Autodesk Inventor charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on autodesk.com.

Specifications

Category
CAD, 3D & engineering software
Vendor
Autodesk
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
1999
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹20,000/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Autodesk Inventor — frequently asked questions

What is Autodesk Inventor?+

Autodesk Inventor is cad, 3d & engineering software by Autodesk. Mechanical design.

How much does Autodesk Inventor cost?+

Autodesk Inventor starts at about ₹20,000 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Autodesk Inventor offer a free trial or free plan?+

Autodesk Inventor typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Autodesk Inventor made in India?+

No. Autodesk Inventor is developed by Autodesk in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Autodesk Inventor best suited for?+

Autodesk Inventor suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software.

What are the best alternatives to Autodesk Inventor?+

Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Autodesk Inventor deployed?+

Autodesk Inventor is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Autodesk

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