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Best Enterprise General-Purpose CAD Software

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Products classified in the overall General-Purpose CAD category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, enterprise business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Enterprise Business General-Purpose CAD to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Enterprise Business General-Purpose CAD category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the General-Purpose CAD Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Enterprise Business General-Purpose CAD Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from an enterprise business.

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(1,803)4.4 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$2940 /2 years
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Subscribe to Autodesk® AutoCAD® including specialized toolsets and get access to industry-specific functionality, greater mobility with the new web and mobile apps, and the latest feature updates. Spe

    Users
    • Architect
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 45% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • AutoCAD Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    107
    Drawing
    58
    Features
    41
    3D Modeling
    39
    Drawing Tools
    34
    Cons
    Expensive
    35
    3D Modeling
    27
    3D Modeling Issues
    24
    Difficult Learning
    24
    Learning Curve
    21
  • User Satisfaction
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  • AutoCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.4
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.7
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.4
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,000 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Subscribe to Autodesk® AutoCAD® including specialized toolsets and get access to industry-specific functionality, greater mobility with the new web and mobile apps, and the latest feature updates. Spe

Users
  • Architect
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 45% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
AutoCAD Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
107
Drawing
58
Features
41
3D Modeling
39
Drawing Tools
34
Cons
Expensive
35
3D Modeling
27
3D Modeling Issues
24
Difficult Learning
24
Learning Curve
21
AutoCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.4
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.7
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.4
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,000 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(428)4.3 out of 5
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4th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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25% off: $82.5- $360.75/month
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, ma

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 52% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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  • Solid Edge Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    33
    3D Modeling
    27
    Features
    20
    Design Experience
    17
    CAD Designing
    16
    Cons
    Not User-Friendly
    16
    Missing Features
    15
    UX Improvement
    12
    Complexity
    11
    Performance Issues
    10
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  • Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.6
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,919 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,107 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, ma

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 52% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Solid Edge Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
33
3D Modeling
27
Features
20
Design Experience
17
CAD Designing
16
Cons
Not User-Friendly
16
Missing Features
15
UX Improvement
12
Complexity
11
Performance Issues
10
Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.6
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.6
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,919 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,107 employees on LinkedIn®

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(589)4.5 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Altium Designer is the most comprehensive, modern, end-to-end PCB design software and the number one choice among engineers and designers worldwide. Representing decades of innovation and development,

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 54% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Altium Designer Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    151
    Features
    140
    PCB Design
    84
    Efficiency
    61
    Collaboration
    50
    Cons
    Expensive
    49
    Learning Curve
    48
    Missing Features
    36
    Complex Interface
    28
    Performance Issues
    23
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  • Altium Designer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,473 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,203 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Altium Designer is the most comprehensive, modern, end-to-end PCB design software and the number one choice among engineers and designers worldwide. Representing decades of innovation and development,

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 54% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Altium Designer Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
151
Features
140
PCB Design
84
Efficiency
61
Collaboration
50
Cons
Expensive
49
Learning Curve
48
Missing Features
36
Complex Interface
28
Performance Issues
23
Altium Designer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.6
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,473 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,203 employees on LinkedIn®
(497)4.5 out of 5
14th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$476.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

    Users
    • Owner
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based, integrated toolset designed for designers, engineers, and manufacturers, offering a range of features for 3D design, simulation, and rendering.
    • Reviewers appreciate the software's ease of use, affordability, and powerful all-in-one toolset, with many highlighting its user-friendly interface, advanced modeling tools, and the ability to work with both meshes and solids within the same file.
    • Users experienced performance instability, difficulties with assembly handling, limited customization, and poor compatibility with other CAD software, with some also noting that the software can be difficult to use on smaller screens and that it relies heavily on internet connectivity for its cloud-based features.
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  • Autodesk Fusion Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    43
    Features
    32
    Features Functionality
    27
    Design Efficiency
    21
    Easy Learning
    20
    Cons
    Missing Features
    16
    Difficult Learning
    14
    Performance Issues
    13
    Learning Curve
    12
    Assembly Difficulties
    11
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  • Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.7
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,000 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

Users
  • Owner
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based, integrated toolset designed for designers, engineers, and manufacturers, offering a range of features for 3D design, simulation, and rendering.
  • Reviewers appreciate the software's ease of use, affordability, and powerful all-in-one toolset, with many highlighting its user-friendly interface, advanced modeling tools, and the ability to work with both meshes and solids within the same file.
  • Users experienced performance instability, difficulties with assembly handling, limited customization, and poor compatibility with other CAD software, with some also noting that the software can be difficult to use on smaller screens and that it relies heavily on internet connectivity for its cloud-based features.
Autodesk Fusion Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
43
Features
32
Features Functionality
27
Design Efficiency
21
Easy Learning
20
Cons
Missing Features
16
Difficult Learning
14
Performance Issues
13
Learning Curve
12
Assembly Difficulties
11
Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.7
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,000 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
(435)4.4 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$2085 1 year
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 software provides engineers and designers professional grade design and engineering solution for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. With Inv

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Machinery
    Market Segment
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
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  • Inventor Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    12
    3D Modeling
    9
    Accuracy
    6
    Easy Learning
    6
    Simulation Tools
    6
    Cons
    Assembly Issues
    4
    Error Management
    4
    File Handling
    3
    Assembly Difficulties
    2
    Difficult for Beginners
    2
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    8.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.1
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,000 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 software provides engineers and designers professional grade design and engineering solution for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. With Inv

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Machinery
Market Segment
  • 43% Mid-Market
  • 35% Small-Business
Inventor Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
12
3D Modeling
9
Accuracy
6
Easy Learning
6
Simulation Tools
6
Cons
Assembly Issues
4
Error Management
4
File Handling
3
Assembly Difficulties
2
Difficult for Beginners
2
Inventor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.6
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.1
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.9
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,000 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(681)4.7 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes bui

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows multiple users to work together in real-time and offers version control.
    • Users like the flexibility of Onshape, its real-time collaboration features, the ease of use, and the fact that it is always up to date and rarely crashes.
    • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve at the beginning, the need for a fast internet connection, limited simulation options, and some found it difficult to move drawings to another platform.
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  • Onshape Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    58
    Online Accessibility
    44
    Features
    38
    Collaboration
    37
    Cloud Services
    33
    Cons
    Missing Features
    41
    Lack of Features
    21
    Limited Features
    15
    Drawing Issues
    14
    Internet Dependency
    14
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    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.7
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.9
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,198 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,012 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes bui

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows multiple users to work together in real-time and offers version control.
  • Users like the flexibility of Onshape, its real-time collaboration features, the ease of use, and the fact that it is always up to date and rarely crashes.
  • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve at the beginning, the need for a fast internet connection, limited simulation options, and some found it difficult to move drawings to another platform.
Onshape Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
58
Online Accessibility
44
Features
38
Collaboration
37
Cloud Services
33
Cons
Missing Features
41
Lack of Features
21
Limited Features
15
Drawing Issues
14
Internet Dependency
14
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.7
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.5
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.9
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,198 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,012 employees on LinkedIn®
(329)4.0 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
15th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$2,135.00
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    MicroStation is a specialized computer-aided design (CAD) software solution tailored specifically for infrastructure design. It is designed to assist architects and engineers in transforming their cre

    Users
    • Project Engineer
    • Transportation Engineer
    Industries
    • Civil Engineering
    • Architecture & Planning
    Market Segment
    • 36% Enterprise
    • 33% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • MicroStation Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    17
    Drawing
    13
    3D Modeling
    10
    Features
    8
    Detailed Engineering Drawings
    6
    Cons
    Difficult for Beginners
    4
    Slow Performance
    4
    Learning Curve
    3
    Poor Interface Design
    3
    Difficult Learning
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • MicroStation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    7.8
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Exton, PA
    Twitter
    @BentleySystems
    17,628 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5,461 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MicroStation is a specialized computer-aided design (CAD) software solution tailored specifically for infrastructure design. It is designed to assist architects and engineers in transforming their cre

Users
  • Project Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
Industries
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture & Planning
Market Segment
  • 36% Enterprise
  • 33% Mid-Market
MicroStation Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
17
Drawing
13
3D Modeling
10
Features
8
Detailed Engineering Drawings
6
Cons
Difficult for Beginners
4
Slow Performance
4
Learning Curve
3
Poor Interface Design
3
Difficult Learning
2
MicroStation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.8
Drawing
Average: 8.8
7.8
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.9
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Exton, PA
Twitter
@BentleySystems
17,628 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5,461 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Creo helps you deliver your best designs in less time with numerous productivity and usability enhancements. Manufacturers rely on PTC to deliver innovative CAD tools for designing composites, conduct

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 38% Enterprise
    • 35% Mid-Market
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  • Creo Parametric Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    9
    Features
    7
    Customer Support
    4
    Customization
    4
    Modeling
    4
    Cons
    Not User-Friendly
    4
    Crashes
    3
    Difficult Learning
    3
    Expensive
    3
    Learning Curve
    3
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    8.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.1
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    9.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.7
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,198 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,012 employees on LinkedIn®
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Creo helps you deliver your best designs in less time with numerous productivity and usability enhancements. Manufacturers rely on PTC to deliver innovative CAD tools for designing composites, conduct

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 38% Enterprise
  • 35% Mid-Market
Creo Parametric Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
9
Features
7
Customer Support
4
Customization
4
Modeling
4
Cons
Not User-Friendly
4
Crashes
3
Difficult Learning
3
Expensive
3
Learning Curve
3
Creo Parametric features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.1
Drawing
Average: 8.8
9.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.7
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,198 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,012 employees on LinkedIn®
(603)4.4 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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    SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 50% Small-Business
    • 40% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SolidWorks is a software used for designing, rendering, and simulation, with features like 3D modeling, surface modeling, sheet metals, weldments, and drafting.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the software's user-friendly interface, its wide range of tools, its seamless integration with Microsoft products, and its ability to convert complex concepts into accurate 3D models.
    • Users experienced issues such as vague error messages, occasional crashes resulting in loss of work, high system requirements for optimal performance, and difficulties with certain features like the surfacing module and sheet metal functions.
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  • SOLIDWORKS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    41
    Features
    26
    User Interface
    21
    3D Modeling
    17
    Features Functionality
    16
    Cons
    Expensive
    15
    Performance Issues
    13
    Expensive Subscription
    11
    High System Requirements
    11
    Slow Performance
    11
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.4
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.4
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.3
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    181,935 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
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SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 50% Small-Business
  • 40% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SolidWorks is a software used for designing, rendering, and simulation, with features like 3D modeling, surface modeling, sheet metals, weldments, and drafting.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the software's user-friendly interface, its wide range of tools, its seamless integration with Microsoft products, and its ability to convert complex concepts into accurate 3D models.
  • Users experienced issues such as vague error messages, occasional crashes resulting in loss of work, high system requirements for optimal performance, and difficulties with certain features like the surfacing module and sheet metal functions.
SOLIDWORKS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
41
Features
26
User Interface
21
3D Modeling
17
Features Functionality
16
Cons
Expensive
15
Performance Issues
13
Expensive Subscription
11
High System Requirements
11
Slow Performance
11
SOLIDWORKS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.4
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.4
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.3
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
181,935 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
EPA: DSY
(270)4.3 out of 5
12th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$760 every 2 years
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    Create precise 2D drawings faster with the easy-to-use drafting tools in Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® software. Share your work with confidence using TrustedDWG™ technology, the original and most accurate wa

    Users
    • Project Engineer
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 36% Mid-Market
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  • AutoCAD LT Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Detailed Engineering Drawings
    3
    Tool Efficiency
    3
    Ease of Use
    2
    Product Design
    2
    Drawing Tools
    1
    Cons
    Expensive
    3
    3D Modeling
    2
    Drawing Issues
    1
    High System Requirements
    1
    Inefficiency
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • AutoCAD LT features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.5
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.9
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.7
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,000 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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Create precise 2D drawings faster with the easy-to-use drafting tools in Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® software. Share your work with confidence using TrustedDWG™ technology, the original and most accurate wa

Users
  • Project Engineer
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 36% Mid-Market
AutoCAD LT Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Detailed Engineering Drawings
3
Tool Efficiency
3
Ease of Use
2
Product Design
2
Drawing Tools
1
Cons
Expensive
3
3D Modeling
2
Drawing Issues
1
High System Requirements
1
Inefficiency
1
AutoCAD LT features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.5
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.9
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.7
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,000 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,299 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(1,304)4.5 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$129.00
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    SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way.

    Users
    • Architect
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
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  • SketchUp Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    170
    3D Modeling
    100
    3D Visualization
    65
    Intuitive
    62
    Drawing
    57
    Cons
    3D Modeling Issues
    44
    Missing Features
    40
    Limited Modeling Capabilities
    38
    Limited Features
    26
    Learning Curve
    25
  • User Satisfaction
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    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.7
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.1
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Trimble
    Year Founded
    1978
    HQ Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
    Twitter
    @TrimbleCorpNews
    11,682 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    9,846 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ
Product Description
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SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way.

Users
  • Architect
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
SketchUp Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
170
3D Modeling
100
3D Visualization
65
Intuitive
62
Drawing
57
Cons
3D Modeling Issues
44
Missing Features
40
Limited Modeling Capabilities
38
Limited Features
26
Learning Curve
25
SketchUp features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.7
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.1
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Trimble
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@TrimbleCorpNews
11,682 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
9,846 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ
(206)4.2 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $299.00
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    A feature-rich DraftSight is a versatile 2D CAD solution tailored for professionals such as architects, engineers, construction service providers, professional CAD users, designers, educators, and hob

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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  • DraftSight Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    66
    Easy Learning
    26
    Features Functionality
    26
    Pricing
    26
    Compatibility
    22
    Cons
    Missing Features
    14
    Software Instability
    10
    Poor Customer Support
    8
    Difficult Learning
    7
    Expensive
    7
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.6
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    1981
    HQ Location
    Velizy-Villacoublay
    Twitter
    @Dassault3DS
    74,477 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    27,292 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY.PA
Product Description
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A feature-rich DraftSight is a versatile 2D CAD solution tailored for professionals such as architects, engineers, construction service providers, professional CAD users, designers, educators, and hob

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
DraftSight Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
66
Easy Learning
26
Features Functionality
26
Pricing
26
Compatibility
22
Cons
Missing Features
14
Software Instability
10
Poor Customer Support
8
Difficult Learning
7
Expensive
7
DraftSight features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.6
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
1981
HQ Location
Velizy-Villacoublay
Twitter
@Dassault3DS
74,477 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
27,292 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
EPA: DSY.PA
Entry Level Price:$495
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    3D NURBS Modeller

    Users
    • Designer
    • Architectural Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 55% Small-Business
    • 24% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    3D Modeling
    6
    Ease of Use
    6
    Compatibility
    3
    Easy Learning
    3
    Features
    3
    Cons
    Missing Features
    3
    Software Import
    3
    Crashes
    2
    File Compatibility
    2
    Lack of Features
    2
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.6
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.8
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.2
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    McNeel
    Year Founded
    1978
    HQ Location
    Seattle, WA
    Twitter
    @bobmcneel
    3,952 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    79 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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3D NURBS Modeller

Users
  • Designer
  • Architectural Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 55% Small-Business
  • 24% Mid-Market
Rhinoceros Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
3D Modeling
6
Ease of Use
6
Compatibility
3
Easy Learning
3
Features
3
Cons
Missing Features
3
Software Import
3
Crashes
2
File Compatibility
2
Lack of Features
2
Rhinoceros features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.6
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.8
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.2
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
McNeel
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Seattle, WA
Twitter
@bobmcneel
3,952 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
79 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Corel DESIGNER combines technical illustration tools including the ability to manipulate 3D CAD drawings with tools to help you produce technical drawings.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 48% Small-Business
    • 39% Enterprise
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.2
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.7
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.2
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    2006
    HQ Location
    Bellevue, WA
    Twitter
    @corelsoftware
    83 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Corel DESIGNER combines technical illustration tools including the ability to manipulate 3D CAD drawings with tools to help you produce technical drawings.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 48% Small-Business
  • 39% Enterprise
CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.2
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.7
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.2
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Bellevue, WA
Twitter
@corelsoftware
83 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®