Main job
Both fitContinuity
Troubleshoot machines. Keep repair knowledge.
AutoCAD
Create and edit drawings.
Continuity vs AutoCAD: make maintenance easier.
Choose the tool for the job.
Each row names the better fit. “Both fit” means the tools solve different parts of the same job.
Troubleshoot and keep repair knowledge
Daily workflow
Both fitContinuity
Troubleshoot. Record the repair. Find it later.
AutoCAD
Create or revise drawing files.
Troubleshooting
Continuity fitsContinuity
Yes
Ask a machine question. Get an evidence-backed next check.
AutoCAD
No dedicated troubleshooting workflow disclosed.
Repair records
Continuity fitsContinuity
Yes
Voice or typed notes are reviewed before confirmation.
AutoCAD
Not disclosed
Not disclosed.
Repair history
Continuity fitsContinuity
Yes
Search confirmed repairs by machine.
AutoCAD
Run maintenance operations
Work orders
AutoCAD fitsContinuity
No
No.
AutoCAD
Not disclosed
Not disclosed.
Preventive maintenance schedule
AutoCAD fitsContinuity
No
No.
AutoCAD
Not disclosed
Not disclosed.
Offline access
DependsContinuity
Not disclosed
Not disclosed.
AutoCAD
Not disclosed
Not disclosed.
Integrations and single sign-on
DependsContinuity
Not disclosed
Not disclosed.
AutoCAD
Not disclosed
Not disclosed.
Use technical information
Drawing authoring
AutoCAD fitsContinuity
No
No.
AutoCAD
Existing PDF files
DependsContinuity
Yes
Existing machine files are the main input.
AutoCAD
Evidence links
Continuity fitsContinuity
Yes
Opens the source used.
AutoCAD
Machine-file answers
Continuity fitsContinuity
Yes
It supports troubleshooting from machine files.
AutoCAD
Not disclosed as a repair-answer workflow.
Mobile access
DependsContinuity
Yes
Responsive web.
AutoCAD
Price and limits
Pricing basis
DependsContinuity
$999/organization/month. Up to 10 users.
AutoCAD
$260/user/month or $2,095/user/year. US price before tax.
What Continuity is missing
AutoCAD fitsContinuity
Drawing creation, editing, drafting, and design outputs.
AutoCAD
Yes
This is the main AutoCAD job.
Vendor facts were checked August 4, 2026. “Not disclosed” means the reviewed public vendor pages did not state the feature.
Start with the problem you need to solve.
Choose AutoCAD if…
- •You must create, edit, or issue drawings.
- •You need DWG tools, drafting, electrical design automation, or design reports.
- •Your main user is an electrical designer or engineer.
Choose Continuity if…
- •Your technicians need to troubleshoot a machine during a fault.
- •You want to capture and find machine repair knowledge.
- •You need a machine answer that points back to inspectable source evidence.
Different jobs. Different tools.
AutoCAD
AutoCAD fits engineers and designers who own the drawing deliverable and need to change it.
Continuity
Continuity fits a maintenance team that must troubleshoot from mixed machine files without turning every technician into a drawing author.
What happens when the machine stops?
A machine is down. The team has old PDFs and exported drawings, but no one knows what to check or what fixed the last fault.
With AutoCAD
AutoCAD helps a qualified user open and edit supported drawing files. PDF import quality depends on the original file, and mobile does not work with PDFs.
With Continuity
Continuity helps the technician troubleshoot from the machine package. The technician can review and confirm the repair record. It cannot edit the drawing.
Compare the billing model.
A per-user price and an organization price are not the same. Check the plan limits before comparing totals.
Continuity pricing
Continuity Organization
$999 a month
One organization, up to 10 active users. $9,990 a year when paid yearly.
AutoCAD pricing
Monthly
$260 per user/month
US suggested retail price before tax. Price can change.
AutoCAD buy · Checked August 4, 2026
Yearly
$2,095 per user/year
US suggested retail price before tax. Includes Electrical toolset.
AutoCAD buy · Checked August 4, 2026
AutoCAD prices are public information and may change. Verify the vendor page before you buy.
What each tool does not do.
What AutoCAD does not do
- •The Electrical toolset is Windows only.
- •AutoCAD Mobile does not work with PDFs.
- •PDF import quality depends on the original PDF.
What Continuity does not do
- •Continuity cannot create or edit drawings.
- •It does not make electrical design deliverables or replace an electrical designer.
- •It only uses confirmed repairs as troubleshooting context.
Estimate the value of faster troubleshooting.
Choose a time estimate. Then adjust the plant assumptions only if needed.
Planning example: 8
Change planning assumptions (2 technicians · $75/hr · $5,000/hr downtime)
$
$
Estimated operational value affected
Direct labor time returned
8.0 hours
8 incidents × 2 technicians × 30 min.
Direct labor value
$600/month
Potential downtime value affected
$20,000/month
8 incidents × 30 min = 4.0 hours affected.
Potential downtime value less the $999 plan
$19,001
Direct labor value and potential downtime value are separate estimates. Potential downtime value is not guaranteed savings.
Common questions.
Does Continuity replace AutoCAD Electrical?
No. AutoCAD Electrical is for creating and changing drawings. Continuity helps technicians troubleshoot from machine evidence, review repair notes, and find confirmed repair history.
Can Continuity edit DWG files?
No. Continuity is not a drawing editor.
Which product is for a technician during a breakdown?
Continuity helps technicians decide what to check, open the source behind the answer, and record the repair for the next shift. AutoCAD is built for drawing work.
Which product should an electrical designer use?
AutoCAD is the better fit when the job is to create, edit, and issue drawings.
How does Continuity pricing compare with AutoCAD?
Continuity is $999 a month for one organization with up to 10 active users. Setup is included. The first machine is ready in 48 hours. AutoCAD public pricing is per user. Continuity offers a 30-day refund if it does not save time.
See Continuity work on one machine in 15 minutes.
Bring a drawing set. We will show the evidence view, not just a sales deck.