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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Allegro X PCB Designer
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Allegro X PCB DesignerSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for detailed mechanical designs, while Allegro PCB Designer, with a score of 7.6 in 3D modeling tools, is seen as less robust in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7, which enhances the drafting process significantly compared to Allegro PCB Designer's score of 8.6 in component placement, indicating a more streamlined experience for users focused on mechanical design.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS provides a better overall experience in CAD-CAM import and compatibility, scoring 9.1 and 8.8 respectively, while Allegro PCB Designer's PCB layout editing and schematic editor scores of 9.3 and 9.4 show its strength in PCB design but may not match the versatility of SOLIDWORKS in broader CAD applications.
- Users on G2 report that the quality of support for Allegro PCB Designer is rated higher at 9.0 compared to SOLIDWORKS's 8.1, suggesting that users may find more responsive assistance when working with Allegro, particularly in PCB-related queries.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS shines in rendering tools with a score of 8.0, which is crucial for visualizing designs, while Allegro PCB Designer's lower score of 7.4 in rendering tools indicates it may not provide the same level of visual output quality for PCB designs.
- Users say that the integration capabilities of SOLIDWORKS, particularly with CAD & PLM at 9.5, are highly rated, making it easier to manage workflows, whereas Allegro PCB Designer's integration scores suggest it may not be as seamless in connecting with other software tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Allegro X PCB Designer
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Allegro X PCB Designer
No trial information availableSOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
26
8.8
517
Ease of Use
9.0
26
8.6
521
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
8.2
93
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
9.1
24
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
25
8.6
512
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Design
Not enough data
9.5
100
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
96
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.4
87
Library
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
CAD
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Data
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
40
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Design
Not enough data
9.4
42
Design
9.4
24
7.7
11
9.4
24
7.7
11
Tools
8.0
24
9.2
12
9.0
24
8.8
12
Library
8.9
24
8.1
12
Platform
9.3
24
8.5
12
9.4
24
7.9
11
Customization
8.5
24
7.6
11
8.5
24
8.2
11
Design
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
7.6
58
Tools
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.4
48
Work
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.4
46
Environment
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.6
52
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.6
26
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, CAD Viewers, Sketching, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Allegro X PCB Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOLIDWORKS
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
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
26.7%
Defense & Space
10.0%
Consumer Electronics
10.0%
Semiconductors
6.7%
Design
6.7%
Other
40.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
How I can use this software at my home because I used this in my company network only.
1 Comment
KK
Depending upon where you live, you can contact a local Cadence Channel Partner and he may be able to grant you a WFH License for a short duration. Also check...Read more
Allegro X PCB Designer has no more discussions with answers
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...Read more
best use o this software
2 Comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
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