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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
Alibre Design
Star Rating
(12)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Alibre DesignDesigncenter Solid Edge
Star Rating
(552)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Solid Edge excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.5, while Alibre Design, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.6. Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's advanced modeling capabilities allow for more complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that Alibre Design shines in ease of use, scoring 9.4 compared to Solid Edge's 8.5. Users on G2 appreciate Alibre's intuitive interface, making it easier for beginners to get started with CAD software.
- Users say that Solid Edge's CAD-CAM compatibility is rated at 8.4, which is competitive, but Alibre Design does not have this feature explicitly rated, leading some users to feel that Solid Edge offers better integration for manufacturing workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Alibre Design has a significant advantage in customer support, scoring 8.9 compared to Solid Edge's 8.4. Users report that Alibre's support team is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for small businesses.
- G2 users highlight that Solid Edge's rendering tools score 8.2, while Alibre Design's rendering tools score lower at 8.1. However, users report that Alibre's rendering capabilities are sufficient for most small business needs, making it a viable option.
- Users on G2 report that Solid Edge has a more extensive total number of reviews (386) compared to Alibre Design (12), indicating a larger user base and potentially more community support and resources available for Solid Edge users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alibre Design
No pricing availableDesigncenter Solid Edge
Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS
Starting at $90.47
Per Month
Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design
Free Trial
Alibre Design
No trial information availableDesigncenter Solid Edge
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
9
8.4
406
Ease of Use
9.4
9
8.3
445
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
230
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
86
Quality of Support
8.9
9
8.2
377
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
85
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
9
8.3
394
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
8.6
99
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.4
94
CNC Programming
Not enough data
7.9
84
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.1
81
Machining
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
8.4
91
Design
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
9.0
174
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.2
166
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.4
162
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
8.2
165
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.2
74
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
74
Not enough data
8.5
78
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
8.6
81
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
72
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.0
26
Not enough data
6.0
26
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
7.9
94
Tools
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.7
82
Work
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
83
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
8.0
82
Environment
Not enough data
8.1
89
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.5
91
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
93
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
7.4
88
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.0
91
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.3
88
Not enough data
7.4
90
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
7.4
86
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
8.0
89
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alibre Design and Designcenter Solid Edge are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Alibre Design has no unique categories
Designcenter Solid Edge is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and Simulation & CAE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alibre Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Designcenter Solid Edge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.7%
Automotive
16.7%
Real Estate
8.3%
Oil & Energy
8.3%
Machinery
8.3%
Other
41.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.1%
Automotive
12.5%
Design
8.9%
Machinery
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
47.4%
Discussions
How much does Alibre Design cost?
1 Comment
TF
Reg. $1,999
Sale $1,399Read more
Is alibre Parametric?
1 Comment
DS
Yes, Alibre is fully parametric, an extended relational database design tool for professionals, if that power is required. Read more
Alibre Design has no more discussions with answers
Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?
4 Comments
HJ
Solidworks is far better in terms of productivity and user friendly mostly for repetitive models or library parts. Read more
How can solid edge be improved? Making it available for the higher version of the OS.
2 Comments
EK
Hello Mahalakshmi,
The most recent version, Solid Edge 2021, has been certified to run on the Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version...Read more
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