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Compare AutoCAD and NX CAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,803)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansNX CAD
Star Rating
(513)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NX CAD excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for complex design tasks, while AutoCAD, with a score of 9.1 in drawing tools, is often favored for its robust 2D drafting capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that NX CAD's dynamic updating feature, rated at 8.3, allows for real-time changes in designs, which enhances collaboration among teams, whereas AutoCAD's collaboration tools, while effective, scored slightly lower at 8.6 for annotating and documentation.
- G2 users highlight that NX CAD's data management capabilities, particularly in data visualization (8.8) and data storage (8.7), provide a more comprehensive approach to handling large datasets compared to AutoCAD, which scored 8.2 in data visualization.
- Users on G2 appreciate NX CAD's superior rendering tools, rated at 8.3, which deliver high-quality visual outputs, while AutoCAD's rendering tools received a score of 7.5, indicating room for improvement in this area.
- Reviewers say that NX CAD's ease of use is slightly lower at 8.2 compared to AutoCAD's 8.3, suggesting that while NX CAD offers advanced features, it may have a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users report that both products have strong file compatibility, but NX CAD's STL compatibility is rated at 8.9, which is crucial for 3D printing applications, while AutoCAD also scores well but does not specifically highlight this feature as prominently.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
NX CAD
NX X Essentials
Starting at $238.75
1 Subscription Per Month
Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
NX CAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,501
9.0
224
Ease of Use
8.3
1,506
8.1
425
Ease of Setup
8.1
264
8.0
288
Ease of Admin
7.9
199
8.3
36
Quality of Support
8.2
1,350
8.6
211
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
197
8.6
36
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,478
8.7
217
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.2
466
Not enough data
Design
8.4
402
Not enough data
7.3
370
Not enough data
9.2
408
Not enough data
8.8
399
Not enough data
8.2
363
Not enough data
8.3
188
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.8
356
Not enough data
8.9
409
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
8.7
387
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
359
Not enough data
8.2
349
Not enough data
7.5
329
Not enough data
8.1
178
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
40
Not enough data
7.3
39
Not enough data
6.4
40
Not enough data
Design
9.4
465
Not enough data
8.1
442
Not enough data
8.2
444
Not enough data
7.4
398
Not enough data
Edit
8.7
458
Not enough data
8.2
410
Not enough data
8.4
455
Not enough data
8.4
430
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
448
Not enough data
8.6
433
Not enough data
8.4
416
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
File Support
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.9
46
File Editing
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
9.1
48
Software Integrations
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
9.2
48
Software Type
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.9
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.0
5
9.3
64
7.0
5
8.6
64
9.3
5
9.1
65
9.3
5
9.4
65
9.0
5
8.7
64
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
5
9.1
64
8.3
5
8.7
65
7.3
5
8.7
65
8.0
5
8.5
65
7.7
5
8.8
65
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
5
8.7
65
9.3
5
8.3
63
9.0
5
8.8
64
9.3
5
8.9
65
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.1
65
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and NX CAD are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and General-Purpose CAD
NX CAD is categorized as 3D Printing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NX CAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
22.7%
Civil Engineering
10.6%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.6%
Design
8.4%
Other
40.5%
Automotive
16.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.5%
Airlines/Aviation
5.9%
Defense & Space
5.7%
Other
48.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
AutoCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
There is a lot of clunkiness involved in drawing using "smart" objects that have attributes. Putting together schedule tables or other such takeoffs can be quite difficult and require a large amount of training. The BIM features of this software are a huge...
NX CAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PANKAJ S.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
It is very useful in mechnical industries for tool design. It's Mold wizard has wide no. of commands for easily extract Core and Cavity of a part which is the best thing to like in it.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Research
Because it's so powerful and has so many possibilities it's also very complicated and maybe not my first choice to learn CAD.
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
PANKAJ S.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
It is very useful in mechnical industries for tool design. It's Mold wizard has wide no. of commands for easily extract Core and Cavity of a part which is the best thing to like in it.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
There is a lot of clunkiness involved in drawing using "smart" objects that have attributes. Putting together schedule tables or other such takeoffs can be quite difficult and require a large amount of training. The BIM features of this software are a huge...
Verified User in Research
Because it's so powerful and has so many possibilities it's also very complicated and maybe not my first choice to learn CAD.
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 comments
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 comments
ZM
Photorealistic rendering techniques in AutoCAD are a way to create realistic images of 3D models. These techniques use lighting, material, and rendering...Read more
What is new with the subscription release of AutoCAD® 2019?
2 comments
TM
Nice, Thanks for sharing the information.
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I'm sorry, I don't have access to specific company data or lists of companies using NX software. However, NX software is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing for product design and engineering.
3 comments
AM
Many MNC companies in india are using Siemens softwares. Nx specially use for plastic and die casting industry majorly. Read more
What is NX software used for?
2 comments
PS
NX software is mainly used to design CAD models, Tool and Sheet metal design, 2D drafting and much more.Read more
What is NX CAD used for?
2 comments
PS
It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to...Read more
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