

But the extra programms are not necessarily the full versions, because there are different levels of subscription for the Suites and it is only in the "Ultimate" version that you get the full versions, I didn't ask about the price. The thing that I find nauseating at the moment are the Suites on offer from Autodesk, where you get several Autodesk products for a single subscription, for example AutoCAD, MAP, Civil 3D, 3Ds Max and Navisworks. We also get freebies and reduced prices on training etc from our Autodesk dealer, which non subscription customers do not get. But as with Tannar there are things that are available from Autodesk for Civil 3D that you only get as a subscription customer.

We can also write off the cost the of subscription against tax, which is a hidden benefit for subscription. I have taken out a three year subscription and get a 10% reduction in the cost of my subscription.

I did the calculation for my company and with current prices, being on subscription for Civil 3D remains more cost effective until I upgrade only every ninth year.
