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Best Enterprise Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software

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Products classified in the overall Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) 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 Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) 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 Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Enterprise Business Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from an enterprise business.

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12 Listings in Enterprise Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software Available

(513)4.4 out of 5
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3rd Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $238.75
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Siemens NX software is a flexible and powerful integrated product design solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers the next generation of design, simulat

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    Market Segment
    • 38% Enterprise
    • 34% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • NX CAD 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
    82
    Features
    71
    Modeling Efficiency
    36
    Integrations
    33
    Efficiency
    31
    Cons
    Learning Difficulty
    18
    UX Improvement
    18
    Expensive
    16
    Not User-Friendly
    16
    Slow Performance
    15
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    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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.

Siemens NX software is a flexible and powerful integrated product design solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers the next generation of design, simulat

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Aviation & Aerospace
Market Segment
  • 38% Enterprise
  • 34% Mid-Market
NX CAD 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
82
Features
71
Modeling Efficiency
36
Integrations
33
Efficiency
31
Cons
Learning Difficulty
18
UX Improvement
18
Expensive
16
Not User-Friendly
16
Slow Performance
15
NX CAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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®
(428)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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25% off: $82.5- $360.75/month
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  • Product Description
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    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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    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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  • 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®
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
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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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(435)4.4 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:$2085 1 year
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  • Product Description
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    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
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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
(187)4.1 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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  • Product Description
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    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
    7.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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.

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
7.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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®
(681)4.7 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
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    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
    9.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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®
(399)4.6 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:Contact Us
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Altium 365® is the electronics product design platform that unites PCB design, MCAD, data management, and teamwork.

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 61% Small-Business
    • 27% 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.
    • Altium 365 is a cloud-based platform for PCB design and collaboration, offering features such as real-time collaboration, version control, and smart component management.
    • Users like the platform's intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time and streamline feedback loops, improving turnaround time.
    • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve, especially for those new to PCB design, and found the software to be resource-intensive and occasionally slow, particularly when working with large projects or inconsistent network speeds.
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  • Altium 365 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
    Collaboration
    78
    Sharing
    68
    Ease of Use
    59
    Features
    56
    Integrations
    47
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    33
    Expensive
    26
    Complex Interface
    23
    Learning Difficulty
    20
    Slow Performance
    20
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    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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 365® is the electronics product design platform that unites PCB design, MCAD, data management, and teamwork.

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 61% Small-Business
  • 27% 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.
  • Altium 365 is a cloud-based platform for PCB design and collaboration, offering features such as real-time collaboration, version control, and smart component management.
  • Users like the platform's intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time and streamline feedback loops, improving turnaround time.
  • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve, especially for those new to PCB design, and found the software to be resource-intensive and occasionally slow, particularly when working with large projects or inconsistent network speeds.
Altium 365 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
Collaboration
78
Sharing
68
Ease of Use
59
Features
56
Integrations
47
Cons
Learning Curve
33
Expensive
26
Complex Interface
23
Learning Difficulty
20
Slow Performance
20
Altium 365 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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®
(603)4.4 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
    8.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    181,935 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
181,935 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY
(1,803)4.4 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) 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
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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
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    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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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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
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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
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  • Product Description
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    Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, CATIA delivers 3D CAD design software that helps design innovators shape the world we live in

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    Market Segment
    • 49% Enterprise
    • 29% Mid-Market
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  • CATIA 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
    15
    Design Experience
    11
    Ease of Use
    9
    Assembly Design
    7
    Features
    6
    Cons
    Not User-Friendly
    8
    Complexity
    6
    Complex Interface
    5
    High System Requirements
    5
    Performance Issues
    5
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    7.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    7.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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
How are these determined?Information
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Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, CATIA delivers 3D CAD design software that helps design innovators shape the world we live in

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Aviation & Aerospace
Market Segment
  • 49% Enterprise
  • 29% Mid-Market
CATIA 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
15
Design Experience
11
Ease of Use
9
Assembly Design
7
Features
6
Cons
Not User-Friendly
8
Complexity
6
Complex Interface
5
High System Requirements
5
Performance Issues
5
CATIA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
7.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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
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  • Product Description
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    Simcenter™ 3D software from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) solution designed to assist users in complex, multidisciplinary product performance

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 24% Enterprise
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  • Simcenter 3D 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
    Simulation
    30
    Ease of Use
    29
    Simulation Tools
    27
    CAD Integration
    19
    Multiphysics Simulation
    17
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    17
    Complexity
    14
    Expensive
    10
    High System Requirements
    8
    Not User-Friendly
    8
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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
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Simcenter™ 3D software from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) solution designed to assist users in complex, multidisciplinary product performance

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 24% Enterprise
Simcenter 3D 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
Simulation
30
Ease of Use
29
Simulation Tools
27
CAD Integration
19
Multiphysics Simulation
17
Cons
Learning Curve
17
Complexity
14
Expensive
10
High System Requirements
8
Not User-Friendly
8
Simcenter 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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®
(497)4.5 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:$476.00
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    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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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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®
(188)4.4 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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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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  • 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
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    7.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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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
7.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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®