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CAD: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for CAD, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $28.97, median 11 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 37/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $18.10 – $71.23 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 9% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 2% of the parent category Graphics & Design (445), one of the easier corners under it.
- At $28.97 its median price beats 88% of Books categories, leaving more margin per copy.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 82% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 11 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 CAD best sellers
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3D Printing For Dummies
by Richard Horne
- List rank#1
- Price$16.66
- Rating4.2
- Reviews217
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Autodesk Fusion 360 for Beginners, Step-by-Step: Design, Print, and Fix Real Parts: The CAD, 3D Modeling, and 3D Printing Guide for Makers, Hobbyists, and Students, Matched to Your Screen Today
by Hugo Trent
- List rank#3
- Price$22.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews52
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The LEGO® Builder's Handbook: Become a Master Builder
by Deepak Shenoy
- List rank#4
- Price$18.10
- Rating4.7
- Reviews61
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3D Printing Made Easy for Newbies and Hobbyists: A Quick-Start Guide to Learn How to 3D Print at Home
by Natalie Guzman
- List rank#5
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews403
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AutoCAD Electrical 2026: Fundamentals with NFPA Standards
by Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge
- List rank#6
- Price$60.74
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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LIGHTBURN FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS (2026 EDITION): The Complete Guide to Mastering Laser Engraving. Perfect Settings for xTool, Ortur & CO2 Lasers, Photo Etching, and Creating Your First Project
by JULIAN RAY
- List rank#7
- Price$6.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews23
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Tinkercad For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
by Shaun C. Bryant
- List rank#8
- Price$15
- Rating4.3
- Reviews229
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AutoCAD For Beginners: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling
by THEO MENDES
- List rank#9
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews2
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Blender for 3D Printing and Product Design: A Beginner-Friendly, Step-by-Step Guide to 3D Modeling, Sculpting, Geometry Nodes, Mesh Optimization, STL Export, and Real-World Printable Projects
by Julian Greene
- List rank#10
- Price$9.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
Subcategories
- AutoCAD29
FAQ
Is CAD a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 37/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 11 reviews and sells for $28.97.
How many reviews do you need to rank in CAD?
The median best seller has 11 reviews, and 83% of them have fewer than 100.
What do CAD best sellers cost?
The median price is $28.97; half of the best sellers are priced between $18.10 and $71.23.
Can new books break into CAD?
9% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.