Most construction and architecture firms in Vietnam still rely on AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D. But the licensing model has changed significantly since Autodesk retired multi-user (network) licenses in 2021 and pushed the Flex token-based model. The wrong choice can inflate spend by 40-60% versus the optimal mix.
The three current models
- Single-user subscription: named user, signed in on up to 3 machines but only one concurrent session
- Premium plan: targeted at 50+ user teams, managed via Autodesk Account Console with SSO
- Flex: pay-per-token usage, suitable when users open software <10 days/month
When Flex is the right call
Flex charges tokens consumed per user per day they launch a product (e.g. AutoCAD = 7 tokens/day). Companies prepay a token bundle (500/1000/5000) and draw down over time. Good fit: backup engineers, freelance partners, project-based users.
AEC Collection vs individual products
AEC Collection bundles AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Navisworks Manage and 10+ other apps. The price runs ~70-80% of buying AutoCAD + Revit individually. Almost any AEC office over five users sees ROI on the Collection.
Digi43 distributes Autodesk through manufacturer-approved channels, advises on Single-user + Flex mixes to optimize cost, and handles migrations as project delivery models evolve.
