# Autodesk Alias, Teamcenter vs SOLIDWORKS Comparison

| | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 938 | 644 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (55.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Autodesk Alias

**Not enough data**

### Teamcenter

Pros:
- Ease of Use (122 reviews)
- Data Management (93 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Usability (58 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (58 reviews)

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (37 reviews)
- Features (29 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (17 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (56 reviews) | 8.9 (326 reviews) | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 5.6 (56 reviews) | 7.7 (780 reviews) | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 6.8 (653 reviews) | 8.3 (112 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.0 (110 reviews) | 8.0 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.7 (44 reviews) | 8.4 (324 reviews) | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.0 (111 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.5 (56 reviews) | 8.7 (312 reviews) | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Autodesk Alias

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Teamcenter

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Teamcenter X Standard

Price: Contact Us

Key Features:
- MCAD data management
- Structure management with revisions in CAD software
- Where-used indication

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Programming Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 
| **Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (107 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (107 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (103 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (100 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (98 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (101 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (85 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.9/10 | 35 |

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 
| **Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 
| **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 
| **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |

#### Data

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Extra Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Standard Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Translate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 
| **Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (55 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (48 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (20 reviews) | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | 8.6/10 | 131 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | 8.9 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | 8.4 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | 8.8 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | 8.8 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.9 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | 9.0 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 7.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |

#### File Options

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (44 reviews) | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (43 reviews) | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (62 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (62 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (54 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (56 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (49 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (41 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (51 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (44 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 

### Engineering Document Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | 8.6/10 | 77 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Identification** | Not enough data | 8.9 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.7 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Dashboards

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource-based Reports** | Not enough data | 7.9 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization and Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.5 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Quality-Based Reports** | Not enough data | 7.9 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.1 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Simultaneous Access** | Not enough data | 8.8 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting on Documents** | Not enough data | 8.4 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Authorization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **QR Code** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Updates on Files** | Not enough data | 8.8 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | 8.7/10 | 221 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (165 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Time-to-market** | Not enough data | 8.5 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Cost estimating** | Not enough data | 8.2 (165 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Product approval** | Not enough data | 8.8 (181 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | Not enough data | 9.0 (179 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **CAD Options** | Not enough data | 8.9 (170 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | 8.6 (168 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | Not enough data | 8.5 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | 8.6 (167 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Development** | Not enough data | 8.7 (176 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (186 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Not enough data | 8.9 (166 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 9.0 (177 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 9.0 (179 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (167 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | Not enough data | 8.8 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **BOM Types** | Not enough data | 8.7 (160 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **BOM visualization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (165 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.9 (170 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (180 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **ECO Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (154 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (154 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Costing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (148 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Product Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.5 (152 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | Not enough data | 8.5 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (155 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (147 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | 8.7 (164 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | 8.5 (147 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | 8.7 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (148 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 8.1 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Alias** | N/A | N/A |
| **Teamcenter** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (31 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (32 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Autodesk Alias (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to Teamcenter (3):** [Engineering Document Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/engineering-document-management), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm)

**Unique to SOLIDWORKS (10):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Autodesk Alias | Teamcenter | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 55.4% | 16.0% | 44.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.4% | 33.7% | 33.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 14.3% | 50.3% | 21.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Autodesk Alias

- **Design:** 42.1%
- **Automotive:** 22.8%
- **Higher Education:** 12.3%
- **Think Tanks:** 1.8%
- **Sports:** 1.8%
- **Sporting Goods:** 1.8%
- **Retail:** 1.8%
- **Photography:** 1.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 10.5%

#### Teamcenter

- **Automotive:** 14.3%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 12.2%
- **Defense & Space:** 7.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 6.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Computer Software:** 3.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.8%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.7%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 35.5%

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Autodesk Alias

- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (399 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Shapr3D](https://www.g2.com/products/shapr3d/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (171 reviews)

### Alternatives to Teamcenter

- [Aras Innovator](https://www.g2.com/products/aras-innovator/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (119 reviews)
- [OpenBOM](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (783 reviews)
- [Windchill](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-windchill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Autodesk Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-vault/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (441 reviews)
- [Synergis Adept](https://www.g2.com/products/synergis-adept/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Propel](https://www.g2.com/products/propel-propel/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (144 reviews)
- [Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-product-lifecycle-management-plm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (94 reviews)

### Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (526 reviews)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Autodesk Alias

No discussions available for this product.

### Teamcenter

- Title: [What is Teamcenter used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/teamcenter-what-is-teamcenter-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Teamcenter is a product lifecycle management (PLM) software that helps organizations manage product data, processes, and collaboration throughout the product..."
- Title: [What is Teamcenter preference?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-teamcenter-preference) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Preference in Teamcenter refer to user preferences or configuration settings within the software. Users often have the ability to customize their experience..."
- Title: [What are Teamcenter items?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-teamcenter-items) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Tc author
Tc consumer
Tc Rapid start"
- Title: [What is the latest version of Teamcenter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-latest-version-of-teamcenter) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Teamcenter 13.2 with AWC 6.0.2"

### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

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