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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$680.00 1 Subscription Per Year
No pricing available
Autodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(503)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$680.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansCreo Simulation
Star Rating
(17)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Creo SimulationSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Autodesk Fusion excels in CAD-CAM compatibility with a score of 8.8, making it easier to transition designs from CAD to CAM, while Creo Simulation's compatibility is slightly lower at 8.6, which may lead to more challenges in workflow integration.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's modeling tools are highly rated at 9.2, providing a robust environment for 3D/solid modeling, whereas Creo Simulation, while still strong at 9.0, does not offer the same level of user satisfaction in this area.
- G2 users highlight Autodesk Fusion's superior library features, particularly in categorization (9.2) and deduplication (8.7), which streamline the design process, while Creo Simulation's library features are less robust, with component libraries rated at 8.6.
- Users on G2 emphasize that Autodesk Fusion's ease of setup is rated at 8.9, indicating a smoother onboarding experience compared to Creo Simulation, which lacks specific ratings in this area, potentially leading to a more cumbersome initial setup.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's rendering tools score 8.6, providing good visual output for designs, while Creo Simulation's rendering tools are rated lower at 8.1, which may affect the quality of presentations and visualizations.
- Users say that Autodesk Fusion's support quality is rated at 8.4, which is slightly better than Creo Simulation's 8.3, suggesting that users may find more responsive and helpful support when using Autodesk Fusion.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
$680.00
1 Subscription Per Year
Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional product design and manufacturing.
- Design and engineer products how you want to ensure aesthetics, form, fit, and function.
- Engineer, design, and create anything with comprehensive electronics and PCB design tools.
- Save time and money and get quality parts out the door faster.
Creo Simulation
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
Creo Simulation
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
435
8.5
9
Ease of Use
8.6
439
8.7
9
Ease of Setup
8.8
106
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
54
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
382
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
55
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
430
7.1
8
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.9
148
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.7
136
Not enough data
8.4
130
Not enough data
8.4
129
Not enough data
Machining
8.5
135
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
Design
9.1
95
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
9.1
95
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
Edit
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.7
91
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.0
85
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
8.3
89
Not enough data
Library
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
CAD
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
Logistics
8.5
24
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
9.0
175
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
8.7
142
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
7.8
143
Not enough data
8.6
171
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.8
127
Not enough data
9.1
165
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
8.5
171
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
6.0
23
Not enough data
6.1
24
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
File Options
9.1
111
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
9.3
112
Not enough data
7.9
73
Not enough data
8.4
101
Not enough data
Tools
8.3
112
Not enough data
8.8
109
Not enough data
9.2
109
Not enough data
Design
8.8
111
Not enough data
Design
8.6
30
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
Library
8.4
31
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
33
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
Design
9.1
116
9.0
7
8.8
117
8.8
7
9.0
116
8.3
7
8.6
108
8.1
7
Tools
7.2
63
8.1
7
8.4
81
9.0
8
8.1
73
8.6
7
Work
8.0
66
8.1
6
8.2
67
8.6
6
8.4
83
8.8
8
8.4
76
9.2
6
8.2
72
9.0
8
Environment
8.6
97
8.6
6
8.6
87
8.3
6
8.4
84
8.1
6
9.1
102
8.8
7
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Fusion and Creo Simulation are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion is categorized as CAD Viewers, Additive Manufacturing, CAD Data Exchange, CAD Libraries, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Sketching, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, and PCB Design
Creo Simulation has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Creo Simulation
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
16.3%
Design
14.1%
Automotive
8.4%
Higher Education
5.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
3.9%
Other
52.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
28.6%
Automotive
21.4%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Design
14.3%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Other
14.3%
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Discussions
What do I need to run Fusion 360?
2 Comments
KZ
If this helps, below is listed what I'm currently running. I have no trouble with my computer not keeping up. The only occasional issue is with a large file...Read more
Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?
2 Comments
KZ
I don't find that I need them. I've used some of the credits I have for cloud simulation computing, but it's just as easy to run a simulation using local...Read more
Looking for RS232 terminal software
1 Comment
NP
Try this out!
https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=2766335624087320601&appLang=en&os=Win64Read more
Is Creo a simulation software?
1 Comment
RP
Creo is a product design CAD software. However, once you complete your CAD Design and if you have relevant license of Creo Simulation, you can get your...Read more
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