Autodesk, Inc. is a multinational software corporation that provides design and engineering software services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. It is best known for AutoCAD, but has expanded into a vast ecosystem of cloud-based collaborative tools and industry-specific suites.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 94/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Software
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Last analyzed: April 10, 2026
Founded: 1982
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA