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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2085 1 year
Ansys Maxwell
Star Rating
(10)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys MaxwellInventor
Star Rating
(437)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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- Users report that Inventor excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for detailed mechanical designs, while Ansys Maxwell, although strong in finite element analysis, does not match this level of modeling capability.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's drawing tools are rated at 8.6, providing robust options for creating detailed technical drawings, whereas Ansys Maxwell's drawing capabilities are less emphasized, focusing more on simulation than on design documentation.
- G2 users highlight that Inventor's rendering tools score 7.6, which, while decent, are not as advanced as some dedicated rendering software; however, Ansys Maxwell shines in finite element analysis with a score of 7.5, making it a better choice for users focused on simulation accuracy.
- Users on G2 report that Inventor's ease of setup is rated at 7.9, indicating a relatively straightforward installation process, while Ansys Maxwell does not provide a score for ease of setup, leaving potential users uncertain about initial configuration.
- Reviewers say that Inventor's quality of support is rated at 8.1, which is generally positive, but Ansys Maxwell stands out with a higher support rating of 8.8, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when facing challenges.
- Users report that Inventor's product direction is rated at 8.3, indicating a solid roadmap for future updates, while Ansys Maxwell impressively scores a perfect 10.0, suggesting a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback in its development strategy.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Maxwell
No pricing availableInventor
1 Year
$2085
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Ansys Maxwell
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
8
8.8
373
Ease of Use
8.3
8
8.4
374
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.9
104
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.7
99
Quality of Support
8.8
8
8.1
342
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
94
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
7
8.3
368
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
7.5
34
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.3
35
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
7.7
36
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.2
36
Design
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
7.6
19
Tools
Not enough data
5.6
16
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.1
17
Work
Not enough data
6.9
15
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
7.2
16
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.6
16
Environment
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
19
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Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Maxwell and Inventor are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Maxwell has no unique categories
Inventor is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Maxwell
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Inventor
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
24.8%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.3%
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
How do you handle the data creation problem?
2 Comments
SG
You basically need to create each model from scratch in Inventor. You can copy your AutoCAD in Inventor and extrude the models but the models won't be...Read more
there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?
2 Comments
KC
Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.
The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ...Read more
Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?
2 Comments
MG
Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtIRead more
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