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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, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small 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 Small Business General-Purpose CAD category.

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

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(1,316)4.5 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$129.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
  • Pros and Cons
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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
    52
    3D Modeling
    26
    Intuitive
    25
    Features
    20
    Drawing
    19
    Cons
    3D Modeling Issues
    15
    Limited Modeling Capabilities
    15
    Missing Features
    14
    Expensive
    13
    3D Modeling
    10
  • User Satisfaction
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  • 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: 8.6
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Trimble
    Year Founded
    1978
    HQ Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
    Twitter
    @TrimbleCorpNews
    11,947 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10,160 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
52
3D Modeling
26
Intuitive
25
Features
20
Drawing
19
Cons
3D Modeling Issues
15
Limited Modeling Capabilities
15
Missing Features
14
Expensive
13
3D Modeling
10
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: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Trimble
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@TrimbleCorpNews
11,947 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,160 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ
(691)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 platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

    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 users to access and edit their designs from any device.
    • Users like the real-time editing feature which allows multiple users to work together, the automatic saving and versioning, and the fact that no software installation is required.
    • Users experienced issues with performance on large assemblies, the need for a fast internet connection, and limited simulation options, and some found the learning curve steep at the beginning.
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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
    30
    Collaboration
    25
    Online Accessibility
    23
    Features
    20
    Sharing
    18
    Cons
    Missing Features
    21
    Lack of Features
    11
    Drawing Issues
    10
    Limited CAD Features
    9
    Limited Features
    8
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.9
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,114 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 platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

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 users to access and edit their designs from any device.
  • Users like the real-time editing feature which allows multiple users to work together, the automatic saving and versioning, and the fact that no software installation is required.
  • Users experienced issues with performance on large assemblies, the need for a fast internet connection, and limited simulation options, and some found the learning curve steep at the beginning.
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
30
Collaboration
25
Online Accessibility
23
Features
20
Sharing
18
Cons
Missing Features
21
Lack of Features
11
Drawing Issues
10
Limited CAD Features
9
Limited Features
8
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.8
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.5
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.9
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®

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(1,862)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
    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
  • 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
    125
    Drawing
    65
    3D Modeling
    44
    Features
    43
    Detailed Engineering Drawings
    34
    Cons
    Expensive
    39
    3D Modeling
    29
    3D Modeling Issues
    27
    Difficult Learning
    26
    Learning Curve
    26
  • 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
    8.5
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,911 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 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
125
Drawing
65
3D Modeling
44
Features
43
Detailed Engineering Drawings
34
Cons
Expensive
39
3D Modeling
29
3D Modeling Issues
27
Difficult Learning
26
Learning Curve
26
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
8.5
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,911 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(341)4.6 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
1st 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.

    ZWCAD is a fast, powerful, and compatible 2D CAD solution for architects, designers, and engineers in the AEC and manufacturing industries. Its unparalleled compatibility and compelling price make it

    Users
    • Engineer
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 68% Small-Business
    • 26% 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.
    • ZWCAD is a CAD software used for drafting and designing, offering features similar to AutoCAD and a lifetime license.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the user-friendly interface, similarity to AutoCAD, efficient performance, and cost-effectiveness as key benefits of ZWCAD.
    • Users mentioned issues with advanced 3D modeling features, occasional software bugs, and difficulties with network license connections as areas for improvement.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • ZWCAD 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
    81
    Efficiency
    30
    Powerful Performance
    30
    User Interface
    28
    Tool Efficiency
    25
    Cons
    Software Freezing
    13
    Lack of Features
    9
    Missing Features
    7
    Slow Performance
    7
    Update Issues
    6
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  • ZWCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.4
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    9.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.1
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    ZWSOFT
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1998
    HQ Location
    Guangzhou, Guangdong
    Twitter
    @ZWSOFT
    1,584 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    347 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ZWCAD is a fast, powerful, and compatible 2D CAD solution for architects, designers, and engineers in the AEC and manufacturing industries. Its unparalleled compatibility and compelling price make it

Users
  • Engineer
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 68% Small-Business
  • 26% 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.
  • ZWCAD is a CAD software used for drafting and designing, offering features similar to AutoCAD and a lifetime license.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the user-friendly interface, similarity to AutoCAD, efficient performance, and cost-effectiveness as key benefits of ZWCAD.
  • Users mentioned issues with advanced 3D modeling features, occasional software bugs, and difficulties with network license connections as areas for improvement.
ZWCAD 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
81
Efficiency
30
Powerful Performance
30
User Interface
28
Tool Efficiency
25
Cons
Software Freezing
13
Lack of Features
9
Missing Features
7
Slow Performance
7
Update Issues
6
ZWCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.4
Drawing
Average: 8.8
9.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.1
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
ZWSOFT
Company Website
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Guangzhou, Guangdong
Twitter
@ZWSOFT
1,584 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
347 employees on LinkedIn®
(552)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
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.

    Designcenter 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, s

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 30% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Designcenter 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
    87
    3D Modeling
    62
    Features
    56
    Intuitive
    40
    Efficiency
    39
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    41
    Difficult Learning
    38
    Performance Issues
    32
    Not User-Friendly
    31
    Slow Performance
    29
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Designcenter Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.9
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,799 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Designcenter 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, s

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 30% Mid-Market
Designcenter 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
87
3D Modeling
62
Features
56
Intuitive
40
Efficiency
39
Cons
Learning Curve
41
Difficult Learning
38
Performance Issues
32
Not User-Friendly
31
Slow Performance
29
Designcenter Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.9
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.5
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.5
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,799 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
(503)4.5 out of 5
13th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$680.00
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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 platform that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design in a single cloud-based environment for product development.
    • Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface, cloud collaboration features, and the ability to design, model, and simulate in one place, which is beneficial for both beginners and professionals.
    • Users experienced performance instability with larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, limited offline use, and some advanced features locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.
  • Pros and Cons
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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
    34
    Features
    23
    Features Functionality
    20
    Design Efficiency
    17
    Easy Learning
    17
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    14
    Learning Curve
    12
    Missing Features
    11
    Performance Issues
    11
    Cloud Issues
    10
  • User Satisfaction
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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
    9.1
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.4
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.6
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,911 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 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 platform that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design in a single cloud-based environment for product development.
  • Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface, cloud collaboration features, and the ability to design, model, and simulate in one place, which is beneficial for both beginners and professionals.
  • Users experienced performance instability with larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, limited offline use, and some advanced features locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.
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
34
Features
23
Features Functionality
20
Design Efficiency
17
Easy Learning
17
Cons
Difficult Learning
14
Learning Curve
12
Missing Features
11
Performance Issues
11
Cloud Issues
10
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
9.1
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.4
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,911 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
(206)4.2 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $299.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
  • Pros and Cons
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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
    18
    Features Functionality
    11
    Easy Learning
    8
    Compatibility
    6
    Customer Support
    4
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    3
    Command Complexity
    2
    Drawing Issues
    2
    Expensive
    2
    File Compatibility
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • 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: 8.6
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    1981
    HQ Location
    Velizy-Villacoublay
    Twitter
    @Dassault3DS
    73,949 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    27,148 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY.PA
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
18
Features Functionality
11
Easy Learning
8
Compatibility
6
Customer Support
4
Cons
Difficult Learning
3
Command Complexity
2
Drawing Issues
2
Expensive
2
File Compatibility
2
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: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1981
HQ Location
Velizy-Villacoublay
Twitter
@Dassault3DS
73,949 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
27,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
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(275)4.3 out of 5
7th 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
    • 52% 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
    2
    Ease of Use
    2
    Easy Learning
    2
    Simple
    2
    Tool Efficiency
    2
    Cons
    3D Modeling
    2
    Lack of Features
    2
    Drawing Issues
    1
    Expensive
    1
    Inefficiency
    1
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    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: 8.6
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,911 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 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
  • 52% 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
2
Ease of Use
2
Easy Learning
2
Simple
2
Tool Efficiency
2
Cons
3D Modeling
2
Lack of Features
2
Drawing Issues
1
Expensive
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: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,911 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
Entry Level Price:Free
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    Shapr3D is the leading multi-platform CAD software, delivering precision, flexibility, and efficiency across devices, including iPad, Mac, Windows, and Vision Pro. Built on Siemens Parasolid®, Shapr3D

    Users
    • Student
    • Founder
    Industries
    • Design
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 10% Mid-Market
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  • Shapr3D 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
    6
    Easy Learning
    5
    Intuitive
    5
    3D Visualization
    3
    User Interface
    3
    Cons
    Expensive
    2
    Learning Curve
    2
    Limited Rendering Capabilities
    2
    Missing Features
    2
    Performance Issues
    2
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    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.5
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.4
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.4
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Shapr3D
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Budapest, Hungary
    Twitter
    @shapr3d
    7,966 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    119 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Shapr3D is the leading multi-platform CAD software, delivering precision, flexibility, and efficiency across devices, including iPad, Mac, Windows, and Vision Pro. Built on Siemens Parasolid®, Shapr3D

Users
  • Student
  • Founder
Industries
  • Design
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 10% Mid-Market
Shapr3D 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
6
Easy Learning
5
Intuitive
5
3D Visualization
3
User Interface
3
Cons
Expensive
2
Learning Curve
2
Limited Rendering Capabilities
2
Missing Features
2
Performance Issues
2
Shapr3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.5
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.4
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.4
Views
Average: 8.6
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Seller
Shapr3D
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Budapest, Hungary
Twitter
@shapr3d
7,966 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
119 employees on LinkedIn®
(369)4.0 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
12th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$2,135.00
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    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
    • 34% Enterprise
    • 33% 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.
    • MicroStation is a CAD software that provides a stable environment for users to work with detailed drawings and handle large files efficiently.
    • Users frequently mention the software's effectiveness in managing large projects, supporting various workflows, and developing 3D models that serve as a geometrically indexed database.
    • Reviewers mentioned that the interface appears outdated and can be confusing, especially after major updates, and that the software sometimes experiences crashes when working with raster files.
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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
    Ease of Use
    30
    3D Modeling
    26
    Detailed Engineering Drawings
    14
    Drawing Tools
    14
    Rendering Capabilities
    14
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    7
    Difficult Learning
    6
    Poor Interface Design
    5
    Slow Performance
    5
    3D Modeling
    4
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    7.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.9
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.1
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.2
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Exton, PA
    Twitter
    @BentleySystems
    17,569 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5,572 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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
  • 34% Enterprise
  • 33% 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.
  • MicroStation is a CAD software that provides a stable environment for users to work with detailed drawings and handle large files efficiently.
  • Users frequently mention the software's effectiveness in managing large projects, supporting various workflows, and developing 3D models that serve as a geometrically indexed database.
  • Reviewers mentioned that the interface appears outdated and can be confusing, especially after major updates, and that the software sometimes experiences crashes when working with raster files.
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
30
3D Modeling
26
Detailed Engineering Drawings
14
Drawing Tools
14
Rendering Capabilities
14
Cons
Learning Curve
7
Difficult Learning
6
Poor Interface Design
5
Slow Performance
5
3D Modeling
4
MicroStation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.9
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.1
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.2
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Exton, PA
Twitter
@BentleySystems
17,569 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5,572 employees on LinkedIn®
Entry Level Price:$25.00
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    Coohom, a leading global cloud-based, all-in-one 3D design platform, that provides software and services to empowers designers and businesses to effortlesssly bring ideas to life, streamline processes

    Users
    • Architect
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 84% Small-Business
    • 8% 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
    Ease of Use
    37
    Rendering Capabilities
    22
    3D Modeling
    20
    Features
    19
    Realistic Rendering
    16
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    7
    Expensive
    6
    Lack of Features
    6
    Extra Costs
    5
    Lack of Customization
    5
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    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Coohom
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2018
    HQ Location
    New York
    Twitter
    @coohom
    868 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    144 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Coohom, a leading global cloud-based, all-in-one 3D design platform, that provides software and services to empowers designers and businesses to effortlesssly bring ideas to life, streamline processes

Users
  • Architect
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 84% Small-Business
  • 8% Mid-Market
Coohom 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
37
Rendering Capabilities
22
3D Modeling
20
Features
19
Realistic Rendering
16
Cons
Slow Performance
7
Expensive
6
Lack of Features
6
Extra Costs
5
Lack of Customization
5
Coohom features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.8
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.6
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Seller
Coohom
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
New York
Twitter
@coohom
868 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
144 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Tinkercad is a simple, online 3D design and 3d printing tool for the masses. Whether you're a designer, hobbyist, teacher, or kid, you can use Tinkercad to make toys, prototypes, home decor, Minecraft

    Users
    • Student
    Industries
    • Primary/Secondary Education
    • Education Management
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 27% 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
    Ease of Use
    14
    3D Modeling
    7
    Design
    7
    Ease of Learning
    7
    Learning Resources
    7
    Cons
    Design Limitations
    5
    Limited Features
    5
    Limited Functionality
    4
    Limited Options
    4
    Missing Features
    4
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    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    6.9
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    6.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.0
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,911 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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Tinkercad is a simple, online 3D design and 3d printing tool for the masses. Whether you're a designer, hobbyist, teacher, or kid, you can use Tinkercad to make toys, prototypes, home decor, Minecraft

Users
  • Student
Industries
  • Primary/Secondary Education
  • Education Management
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
Tinkercad 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
14
3D Modeling
7
Design
7
Ease of Learning
7
Learning Resources
7
Cons
Design Limitations
5
Limited Features
5
Limited Functionality
4
Limited Options
4
Missing Features
4
Tinkercad features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
6.9
Drawing
Average: 8.8
6.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.0
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,911 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(437)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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    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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    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
    5
    3D Modeling
    3
    Features
    3
    Accuracy
    2
    Assembly Design
    2
    Cons
    Assembly Issues
    2
    Assembly Difficulties
    1
    Complexity
    1
    Data Management Issues
    1
    Difficult Learning
    1
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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
    8.0
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,911 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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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
5
3D Modeling
3
Features
3
Accuracy
2
Assembly Design
2
Cons
Assembly Issues
2
Assembly Difficulties
1
Complexity
1
Data Management Issues
1
Difficult Learning
1
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
8.0
Views
Average: 8.6
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Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,911 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(134)4.5 out of 5
14th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:€314.00
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    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. The BricsCAD® family of products brings a cost-effective,

    Users
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Construction
    • Architecture & Planning
    Market Segment
    • 72% 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
    2
    CAD Compatibility
    2
    Detailed Engineering Drawings
    2
    Easy Learning
    2
    Compatibility
    1
    Cons
    Slow Simulation
    2
    Software Freezing
    2
    3D Modeling
    1
    Inefficiency
    1
    Large File Handling
    1
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    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.7
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    HQ Location
    Stockholm
    Twitter
    @HexagonAB
    12,946 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    781 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. The BricsCAD® family of products brings a cost-effective,

Users
  • Owner
Industries
  • Construction
  • Architecture & Planning
Market Segment
  • 72% Small-Business
  • 24% Mid-Market
BricsCAD 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
2
CAD Compatibility
2
Detailed Engineering Drawings
2
Easy Learning
2
Compatibility
1
Cons
Slow Simulation
2
Software Freezing
2
3D Modeling
1
Inefficiency
1
Large File Handling
1
BricsCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.5
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.7
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
HQ Location
Stockholm
Twitter
@HexagonAB
12,946 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
781 employees on LinkedIn®
(954)4.5 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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    Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 58% Small-Business
    • 30% 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 Designer is a platform for schematic capture and routing, offering access to libraries, components, supplier data, and customization options for design rules and scripting.
    • Reviewers appreciate the platform's industry-standard status for PCB design, its efficient all-in-one workflow, intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time.
    • Users experienced a steep learning curve, especially for beginners, and found the software to be resource-heavy, with high subscription costs and performance issues when handling large projects.
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  • Altium Develop 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
    271
    Features
    215
    PCB Design
    142
    Collaboration
    134
    Efficiency
    96
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    91
    Expensive
    89
    Missing Features
    63
    Complex Interface
    57
    Slow Performance
    49
  • User Satisfaction
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    8.6
    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: 8.6
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    Seller
    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,583 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 58% Small-Business
  • 30% 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 Designer is a platform for schematic capture and routing, offering access to libraries, components, supplier data, and customization options for design rules and scripting.
  • Reviewers appreciate the platform's industry-standard status for PCB design, its efficient all-in-one workflow, intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time.
  • Users experienced a steep learning curve, especially for beginners, and found the software to be resource-heavy, with high subscription costs and performance issues when handling large projects.
Altium Develop 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
271
Features
215
PCB Design
142
Collaboration
134
Efficiency
96
Cons
Learning Curve
91
Expensive
89
Missing Features
63
Complex Interface
57
Slow Performance
49
Altium Develop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
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: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,583 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,148 employees on LinkedIn®