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Compare Creo Parametric and KeyCreator 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $708.00 Per Year
Creo Parametric
Star Rating
(187)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Creo ParametricKeyCreator
Star Rating
(141)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $708.00 Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Creo Parametric excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for complex modeling tasks, while KeyCreator, although strong, scores slightly lower in this area.
- Reviewers mention that KeyCreator shines in ease of use with a score of 9.0, indicating that new users find it more intuitive compared to Creo Parametric, which has a lower ease of use score of 7.4.
- G2 users highlight that Creo Parametric offers robust drawing tools with a score of 9.1, which is particularly beneficial for detailed technical drawings, whereas KeyCreator's drawing tools score 8.7, showing it is still effective but not as strong.
- Users on G2 report that KeyCreator has a better quality of support with a score of 8.7, suggesting that users feel more supported when issues arise compared to Creo Parametric's score of 7.7.
- Reviewers mention that Creo Parametric's file import capabilities score 8.9, which is crucial for users needing to work with various file types, while KeyCreator's file import features are not as highly rated.
- Users say that KeyCreator's customization options, particularly in custom commands and scripts, are highly rated, allowing for a more tailored user experience, while Creo Parametric's customization features are less flexible, leading to a lower user satisfaction in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo Parametric
No pricing availableKeyCreator
KeyCreator Drafting Standard
Starting at $708.00
Per Year
The most compatible, efficient, and agile drafting solution available
- Optimized Traditional Drawing and Construction Tools
- Generate drawings from 3D solids
- Organize objects with levels/sub-levels, entity naming, external references, and custom properties
Free Trial
Creo Parametric
Free Trial is available
KeyCreator
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
156
9.1
114
Ease of Use
7.4
156
9.0
114
Ease of Setup
7.5
19
8.7
19
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
8.9
16
Quality of Support
7.7
148
8.7
113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
9.2
16
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
151
7.9
111
Features by Category
Design
8.0
62
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
Move
8.2
63
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.4
58
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
Design
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
Edit
9.0
33
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
File Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
Tools
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Work
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Environment
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
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Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo Parametric and KeyCreator are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
Creo Parametric is categorized as 3D Modeling, General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, and 3D Printing
KeyCreator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo Parametric
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
KeyCreator
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.1%
Automotive
21.1%
Design
13.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.7%
Machinery
5.1%
Other
33.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
23.2%
Automotive
18.1%
Machinery
9.4%
Design
8.7%
Plastics
6.5%
Other
34.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Creo Parametric
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mike H.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
Robust handling of large assemblies. Best-in-class feature solver. Highly-disciplined constraint management. Application stability. Memory management.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
Have used many different CAD packages over the span of my 25+ years as a mechanical engineer and this software is a relic of the 90's. It has not kept up with the times and the ever changing environment of CAD design, the best days of PTC are far behind...
KeyCreator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Steve V.
Verified User in Industrial Automation
I can work with "ANY" Cad , native or imported as if it were my own, instantly. I can out preform co-workers in several aspects of design, very easily, and as much as I would like to say / think its me ????????? It is the ease of the software to learn and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sean D.
Verified User in Design
Older interface, needs to improve almost all functions to use dyna handles, and reduce amount of clicks to accomplish commands. Although direct modeling is overall superior, the lack of any parametric capabilities and history does take away some...
Mike H.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
Robust handling of large assemblies. Best-in-class feature solver. Highly-disciplined constraint management. Application stability. Memory management.
Steve V.
Verified User in Industrial Automation
I can work with "ANY" Cad , native or imported as if it were my own, instantly. I can out preform co-workers in several aspects of design, very easily, and as much as I would like to say / think its me ????????? It is the ease of the software to learn and...
Verified User in Design
Have used many different CAD packages over the span of my 25+ years as a mechanical engineer and this software is a relic of the 90's. It has not kept up with the times and the ever changing environment of CAD design, the best days of PTC are far behind...
Sean D.
Verified User in Design
Older interface, needs to improve almost all functions to use dyna handles, and reduce amount of clicks to accomplish commands. Although direct modeling is overall superior, the lack of any parametric capabilities and history does take away some...
Discussions
Why Creo is called parametric?
1 comment
JR
The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model
Creo also has a...Read more
Who uses Creo Parametric?
1 comment
AB
its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design.
Read more
What is Creo Parametric used for?
1 comment
MS
Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,...Read more
What file formats does KeyCreator support?
7 comments
Official Response from KeyCreator
KeyCreator's robust set of translators will allow you to open and edit nearly any CAD file as if it were your own. Read files from SOLIDWORKS, Pro/E,...Read more
KeyCreator has no more discussions with answers
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