Compare Altium Develop and Creo 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $995.00 Per Year
No pricing available
Altium Develop
Star Rating
(985)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $995.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Altium DevelopCreo
Star Rating
(198)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Creo excels in parametric modeling, making it particularly effective for handling complex assemblies. Users appreciate its robust feature control and the ability to implement new add-ons, which enhances its functionality within design workflows.
- Users say Altium Develop shines in its unified design environment, allowing for seamless transitions from schematic capture to PCB layout. This integration, along with real-time collaboration features, significantly boosts team efficiency and reduces confusion during the design process.
- Reviewers mention that Creo's ease of implementation is a strong point, with many users highlighting the intuitive onboarding process that helps new users get up to speed quickly. This is particularly beneficial for teams looking to adopt the software without extensive training.
- According to verified reviews, Altium Develop's version control and collaboration tools are highly praised, enabling teams to work together effectively and ensuring that everyone is on the same page with the latest design updates. This feature is especially valuable for small businesses that rely on teamwork.
- G2 reviewers report that while Creo has a solid performance in modeling and drawing tools, some users feel it could improve in areas like user interface clarity and command understanding, which can impact the overall user experience.
- Users say that Altium Develop's extensive built-in libraries and modules facilitate faster project completion, allowing teams to move from planning to execution without unnecessary delays. This is a significant advantage for users who prioritize speed and efficiency in their design processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altium Develop
Altium Develop Pricing
Starting at $995.00
Per Year
The annual Workspace subscription activates the shared Altium Develop workspace and provides access for both Authors and Collaborators, making it the essential starting point for using the platform. The subscription is priced at $995 per year. Altium Designer Authors are supported with up to five concurrent Author seats, which correspond to the number of paid licenses; each seat covers one Author at a time and can be shared across the team. Author seats are priced at $995 per Author per year. Collaborators, who cannot edit within Altium Designer but can fully participate in requirements, reviews, BOMs, comments, and task management, are included at no additional cost.
- Unified Workspace & Collaboration: A secure, cloud-based platform (Altium 365) that hosts all design data, including schematics, PCB layouts, MCAD models, and BOMs, allowing for real-time co-creation between electrical, mechanical, and software teams.
- Component & Library Management: Transformation of file-based libraries into managed, traceable components, supporting, audit checks, and, part request workflows.
- Advanced PCB Design Tools: Access to Altium Designer for high-density interconnect (HDI) design, rigid-flex design, and 3D-MID (Three-Dimensional Molded Interconnect Devices).
Creo
No pricing availableFree Trial
Altium Develop
Free Trial is available
Creo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
811
8.5
167
Ease of Use
8.1
829
7.5
167
Ease of Setup
8.3
366
8.1
30
Ease of Admin
8.3
137
7.4
15
Quality of Support
8.3
729
7.8
157
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
131
8.2
15
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
794
7.8
162
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
7.6
60
Not enough data
8.2
68
Move
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
8.8
76
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.5
62
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.3
74
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.2
16
Design
8.6
74
9.1
36
8.3
72
9.3
36
8.6
72
8.8
36
8.2
71
8.2
35
Edit
8.0
71
8.9
36
8.1
65
8.3
34
8.8
69
8.7
36
8.0
63
8.3
32
Collaboration
8.7
67
8.5
35
8.5
68
8.5
34
8.2
64
8.7
33
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Metadata
8.3
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
9.1
679
Not enough data
9.2
675
Not enough data
Tools
7.6
630
Not enough data
8.9
662
Not enough data
Library
8.3
675
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
663
Not enough data
9.2
665
Not enough data
Customization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
580
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Tools
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.3
13
Work
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Environment
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
14
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
19
9.4
11
8.0
18
8.3
8
8.6
16
8.9
9
8.3
17
8.8
8
7.7
17
7.9
7
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
17
9.4
9
8.2
17
9.2
8
8.0
17
8.8
8
8.5
17
8.8
8
9.2
16
8.1
8
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Feature Not Available
8.1
7
7.2
15
8.1
8
7.4
16
8.8
8
7.6
16
8.1
7
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
16
8.5
8
8.2
15
7.7
8
8.2
16
7.9
8
8.8
16
7.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altium Develop and Creo are categorized as General-Purpose CAD and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altium Develop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Creo
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
22.1%
Automotive
10.7%
Consumer Electronics
10.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.4%
Medical Devices
6.3%
Other
44.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.0%
Automotive
20.4%
Design
14.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.9%
Machinery
4.8%
Other
32.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there a way to modelize in 3D the Pcb designs?
3 Comments
SQ
No or Yes, you can only place 3D bodies for components in PCB and get 3D view of your design. I think by placing components are your will. yes you can...Read more
Who uses Altium?
3 Comments
JL
Electrical engineers, specifically embedded hardware design engineers. Read more
What is Creo Parametric used for?
2 Comments
MS
Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,...Read more
Why Creo is called parametric?
1 Comment
JR
The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model
Creo also has a...Read more
Who uses Creo Parametric?
1 Comment
AB
its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design.
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