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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ansys Maxwell
Star Rating
(10)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(195)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Creo Parametric excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for complex design tasks, while Ansys Maxwell shines in drawing tools with a higher score of 9.1, indicating its strength in creating detailed schematics.
- Reviewers mention that Creo Parametric's quality of support is rated at 7.7, which is lower than Ansys Maxwell's impressive 8.8, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance with Ansys Maxwell when facing challenges.
- G2 users highlight that the ease of use for Ansys Maxwell is rated at 8.3, compared to Creo Parametric's 7.4, indicating that Ansys Maxwell may offer a more user-friendly experience for new users or those less familiar with CAD software.
- Users on G2 report that Creo Parametric has a strong performance in editing tools with a score of 8.6, which is crucial for iterative design processes, while Ansys Maxwell's rendering tools score slightly lower at 8.1, suggesting it may not be as robust in visual presentation capabilities.
- Reviewers say that the product direction for Ansys Maxwell is rated a perfect 10.0, indicating a strong confidence in its future development and updates, while Creo Parametric's score of 7.7 suggests some uncertainty about its ongoing enhancements.
- Users report that Creo Parametric's collaboration features, particularly in data extraction, score an impressive 8.9, which is essential for team projects, while Ansys Maxwell's collaboration tools may not be as highly rated, indicating a potential gap in teamwork efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Maxwell
No pricing availableCreo
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Ansys Maxwell
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
8
8.4
164
Ease of Use
8.3
8
7.4
164
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.8
27
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.4
15
Quality of Support
8.8
8
7.8
155
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
15
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
7
7.8
159
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
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.2
35
Edit
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.3
32
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
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
Design
Not enough data
8.9
19
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
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
14
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Maxwell and Creo are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Maxwell has no unique categories
Creo is categorized as 3D Modeling, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Maxwell
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
20.0%
Airlines/Aviation
20.0%
Industrial Automation
10.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.9%
Automotive
20.8%
Design
14.2%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Machinery
4.9%
Other
32.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
How I can make a model of permanent magnet linear motor based on ANSYS Maxwell software
1 Comment
MB
Hello,
In order to simulate your PMLM, you can use either Maxwell 2D or 3D.
You will take one slice of your model and by using our periodic symmetries...Read more
Ansys Maxwell has no more discussions with answers
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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