Which Autodesk Subscription Should You Lock In Before the Offer Expires?
If you’ve been putting off renewing or upgrading your Autodesk subscription, this is the week to stop putting it off.
Autodesk is running a flat 20% discount on five of its most-used products — AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Revit LT Suite, 3ds Max, and Maya — and it ends on 11th September. After that, pricing reverts, and given Autodesk’s pattern of annual increases, “reverts” usually means “goes up,” not “goes back to normal.”
The question worth answering isn’t “should I take 20% off.” It’s “which product, and which term length, actually makes sense for how my team works.” That’s what this guide is for.
20% Off: What’s Actually Included in the Offer?
The promotion covers flat 20% savings on five Autodesk products, available on both 1-year and 3-year subscription terms:
| Product | Original Price/Year | Offer Price/Year | You Save |
| AutoCAD | ₹133,340 | ₹106,672 | ₹26,668 |
| AutoCAD LT | ₹35,400 | ₹28,320 | ₹7,080 |
| AutoCAD Revit LT Suite | ₹43,660 | ₹34,928 | ₹8,732 |
| 3ds Max | ₹128,620 | ₹102,896 | ₹25,724 |
| Maya | ₹128,620 | ₹102,896 | ₹25,724 |
A few things worth knowing before you buy:
- The discount applies to new subscriptions and renewals through Autodesk’s official online store — payments are secured via UPI, net banking, credit card, or debit card.
- Choosing a 3-year term compounds the savings further and locks your price for the full three years, which matters more than it sounds like (more on that below).
- The offer is time-boxed. There’s no published extension, and Autodesk promotions historically close exactly on the stated date.
This is standard list pricing shown for reference — actual eligibility and final checkout price are confirmed by Autodesk at the time of purchase. See full terms and conditions.
Which Autodesk Product Fits Your Workflow?
Before you compare pricing, make sure you’re pricing the right product. These five tools solve different problems, and picking the wrong one is a more expensive mistake than missing the discount window.
AutoCAD — the full 2D/3D CAD toolkit, now bundled with AI-assisted automation, enhanced insights, and seven industry-specific toolsets (mechanical, electrical, architecture, and more). Includes desktop, web, and mobile access. Right fit if your team needs multi-discipline CAD work, not just drafting.
AutoCAD LT — 2D drafting and documentation only, at a fraction of the cost. If your workflow is purely drawing and annotation — no 3D modeling, no specialized toolsets — this is the leaner, correctly-sized choice. Buying full AutoCAD for LT-level work is the single most common overspend we see.
AutoCAD Revit LT Suite — bundles Revit LT (BIM) with AutoCAD LT, aimed squarely at architecture, structural, and small-to-mid AEC firms that need both building information modeling and 2D documentation without paying for full Revit or full AutoCAD.
3ds Max — 3D modeling, animation, and rendering built for game development and design visualization (architectural walkthroughs, product renders, previz work).
Maya — 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering, weighted toward film, broadcast, and game studios needing character animation and complex rigging over static visualization.
1-Year vs 3-Year: Which Is Better?
This is the actual decision that determines how much you save — more than the 20% headline number does.
The math on price-lock. Autodesk has raised subscription prices in most of the last several renewal cycles. A 3-year term locks your rate for all three years at today’s discounted price. A 1-year term gets you 20% off this cycle, but you’re back at full (likely higher) list price at your next renewal — potentially paying more in year two than you saved in year one.
When 1-year makes sense:
- Your project pipeline or team headcount is genuinely uncertain over the next 12 months
- You’re testing whether a product is the right long-term fit before committing further
- Cash flow planning favors smaller, more frequent outlays over a single larger commitment
When 3-year makes sense:
- The software is core to daily operations and unlikely to be replaced (true for most AutoCAD and Revit LT users)
- You want budget predictability — no re-negotiating or re-quoting for three renewal cycles
- You want to hedge against Autodesk’s historical pattern of annual price increases, which the 3-year lock insulates you from entirely
For a team using AutoCAD as its primary daily tool, the 3-year term is very often the financially smarter call — you’re not just getting 20% off today, you’re avoiding an unknown percentage increase in years two and three. The exception is genuinely volatile teams (contract-based studios, project-driven consultancies with fluctuating headcount), where 1-year flexibility can outweigh the price-lock benefit.
Why Buy Before 11 September 2026?
The 20% promotion ends on 11 September, so this is the window to secure the discounted rate and, where appropriate, a 3-year price lock. The key is choosing the right product and subscription term before purchasing.
Not Sure Which Product or Term Is Right for Your Team?
PI Software can help you compare product options, 1-year vs 3-year value, and bundled solutions such as AutoCAD Revit LT Suite before you commit. Talk to our Autodesk licensing team for a free consultation before 11 September.
You can also explore our Autodesk product comparison guide and subscription licensing resources for more detail on each tool covered here.
Conclusion
The 20% Autodesk offer is most valuable when the discounted product and subscription term match your team’s actual needs. Confirm whether AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Revit LT Suite, 3ds Max or Maya fits your workflow, then choose between 1-year flexibility and 3-year price protection before the offer ends on 11 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the 20% discount apply to both new subscriptions and renewals?
Yes, the discount applies to eligible new purchases and renewals of AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Revit LT Suite, 3ds Max, and Maya. Confirm specific eligibility for your account type at checkout.
2. Is the 3-year subscription actually cheaper than renewing 1-year three times?
In most cases, yes — because the 3-year term locks in today’s discounted rate for all three years, while a 1-year renewal is exposed to Autodesk’s next price increase at each renewal point.
3. What payment methods are accepted for this offer?
UPI, net banking, credit card, and debit card are all supported through Autodesk’s official online store checkout.
4. Is this discount available for individual freelancers or only businesses?
The promotion is available through Autodesk’s standard online store checkout, which supports both individual and business purchases — confirm your specific use case (commercial vs. personal) during checkout, as licensing terms can differ.
5. What happens if I miss the 11th September deadline?
Pricing reverts to standard list rates, and you’d be purchasing at full price with no price-lock benefit until Autodesk runs a future promotion — timing and terms of which aren’t guaranteed to match this one.
