| Install now (Product versions 2019 and later) | Download now | Browser download | Custom install (Product versions 2022 and later) | |
| For a single-user installation? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| For multi-user installations? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| When to use? Characteristics? | Fastest. Download, install, and activation combined. | Customizable. Downloads installer, but doesn't run it. | Slowest. Use when other methods are unavailable. | Use when you want to download an installer with multiple products or custom settings. Recommended for deployment of 2022 and later products. |
| Operation system compatibility? | Windows | Windows | Windows and macOS | Windows |
| Download utility used? | Autodesk Download Manager (DLM) | Autodesk Download Manager (DLM) | Standard web browser download features | Custom Install in Autodesk Account |
| Process? | Decompresses and installs during download. Enters serial number and product key for automatic activation. | Decompresses files during download. Eliminates file extraction after download. | No file decompression during download. Can be decompressed only after all downloads are complete. May be broken into multiple file downloads. | Select components and product settings before download. Starts installation after all files are downloaded and decompressed. |
| Warnings! | Disable your pop-up blocker before starting. | Disable your pop-up blocker before starting. | Disable your pop-up blocker before starting. When you run any downloaded .exe or .dmg file, all files are extracted. | Disable your pop-up blocker before starting. |