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Best Enterprise Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software

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Researched and written by Daniel Rivera

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

(522)4.4 out of 5
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2nd 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.

    Designcenter NX™ software is an integrated product design and engineering solution that helps users deliver high-quality products with greater speed and efficiency. This comprehensive platform support

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    Market Segment
    • 37% Enterprise
    • 34% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Designcenter NX 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
    Features
    86
    Ease of Use
    70
    CAD Integration
    48
    Modeling Efficiency
    45
    Integrations
    42
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    31
    Learning Difficulty
    31
    Expensive Licensing
    18
    Expensive
    16
    Not Intuitive
    16
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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: 8.6
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,786 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 NX™ software is an integrated product design and engineering solution that helps users deliver high-quality products with greater speed and efficiency. This comprehensive platform support

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Aviation & Aerospace
Market Segment
  • 37% Enterprise
  • 34% Mid-Market
Designcenter NX 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
Features
86
Ease of Use
70
CAD Integration
48
Modeling Efficiency
45
Integrations
42
Cons
Learning Curve
31
Learning Difficulty
31
Expensive Licensing
18
Expensive
16
Not Intuitive
16
Designcenter NX 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: 8.6
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,786 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
(550)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
5th 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
    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
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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
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,786 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
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,786 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®

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(437)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
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

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

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Machinery
    Market Segment
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
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  • Inventor Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    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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  • Inventor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,934 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.

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
8.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,934 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(954)4.5 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    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.
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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
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,577 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,577 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
(194)4.1 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

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

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 37% Enterprise
    • 36% Mid-Market
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  • Creo 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
    Modeling
    6
    Modeling Efficiency
    6
    3D Modeling
    5
    Cons
    Complexity
    3
    Difficult Configuration
    3
    Learning Curve
    3
    Not User-Friendly
    3
    Performance Issues
    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: 8.6
    7.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,754 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.

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
  • 37% Enterprise
  • 36% Mid-Market
Creo 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
Modeling
6
Modeling Efficiency
6
3D Modeling
5
Cons
Complexity
3
Difficult Configuration
3
Learning Curve
3
Not User-Friendly
3
Performance Issues
3
Creo 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: 8.6
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,754 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
(691)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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  • 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
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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: 8.6
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,754 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
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,754 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
(1,829)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
    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
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 35% 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
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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: 8.6
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,934 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
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 35% 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
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,934 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(620)4.5 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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  • 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 CAD, CAM, and CAE software that provides 3D modeling, mold design features, and simulation tools for creating detailed models and assemblies.
    • Reviewers appreciate SolidWorks for its user-friendly interface, robust features, excellent customer support, and its ability to convert complex ideas into tangible designs, making it a dependable solution for both educational and professional design work.
    • Users mentioned that SolidWorks requires a high-performance system to run smoothly, can be time-consuming to learn, has high cost, limited features for multiple analysis, and can struggle with performance when dealing with large assemblies or complex mates.
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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
    32
    Features
    26
    3D Modeling
    23
    User Interface
    21
    Features Functionality
    16
    Cons
    Performance Issues
    14
    Slow Performance
    12
    High System Requirements
    11
    Assembly Issues
    9
    Complexity
    9
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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: 8.6
    8.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    178,763 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
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SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 50% Small-Business
  • 40% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
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  • SolidWorks is a CAD, CAM, and CAE software that provides 3D modeling, mold design features, and simulation tools for creating detailed models and assemblies.
  • Reviewers appreciate SolidWorks for its user-friendly interface, robust features, excellent customer support, and its ability to convert complex ideas into tangible designs, making it a dependable solution for both educational and professional design work.
  • Users mentioned that SolidWorks requires a high-performance system to run smoothly, can be time-consuming to learn, has high cost, limited features for multiple analysis, and can struggle with performance when dealing with large assemblies or complex mates.
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
32
Features
26
3D Modeling
23
User Interface
21
Features Functionality
16
Cons
Performance Issues
14
Slow Performance
12
High System Requirements
11
Assembly Issues
9
Complexity
9
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: 8.6
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
178,763 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY
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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
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
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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 Tools
    27
    Ease of Use
    26
    Simulation
    24
    CAD Integration
    15
    Accuracy
    13
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    14
    Complexity
    9
    Expensive
    8
    High System Requirements
    7
    Not User-Friendly
    7
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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: 8.6
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,786 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 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
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
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 Tools
27
Ease of Use
26
Simulation
24
CAD Integration
15
Accuracy
13
Cons
Learning Curve
14
Complexity
9
Expensive
8
High System Requirements
7
Not User-Friendly
7
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: 8.6
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,786 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
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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
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    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
    4
    3D Modeling
    3
    Design Experience
    3
    Features
    3
    Design Usability
    2
    Cons
    Complex Interface
    2
    Complex UI
    2
    Expensive
    2
    Expensive Licensing
    2
    File Handling
    2
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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: 8.6
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Year Founded
    1981
    HQ Location
    Velizy-Villacoublay
    Twitter
    @Dassault3DS
    73,944 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    27,148 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY.PA
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
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
Ease of Use
4
3D Modeling
3
Design Experience
3
Features
3
Design Usability
2
Cons
Complex Interface
2
Complex UI
2
Expensive
2
Expensive Licensing
2
File Handling
2
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: 8.6
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Year Founded
1981
HQ Location
Velizy-Villacoublay
Twitter
@Dassault3DS
73,944 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
27,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
EPA: DSY.PA
(503)4.5 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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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 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.
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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
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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: 8.6
    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
    275,934 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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 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
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,934 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 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
    3
    Ease of Use
    3
    Compatibility
    2
    Customization
    2
    Easy Learning
    2
    Cons
    Lack of Features
    2
    Missing Features
    2
    Software Import
    2
    3D Modeling
    1
    Complexity
    1
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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: 8.6
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    McNeel
    Year Founded
    1978
    HQ Location
    Seattle, WA
    Twitter
    @bobmcneel
    3,938 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    82 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
3
Ease of Use
3
Compatibility
2
Customization
2
Easy Learning
2
Cons
Lack of Features
2
Missing Features
2
Software Import
2
3D Modeling
1
Complexity
1
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: 8.6
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
McNeel
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Seattle, WA
Twitter
@bobmcneel
3,938 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
82 employees on LinkedIn®