# Autodesk Fusion, Designcenter NX vs Altium Develop Comparison

| | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 519 | 527 | 996 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (37.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $680.00 1 Subscription Per Year | Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month | Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Autodesk Fusion

Pros:
- Ease of Use (33 reviews)
- Features (23 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (12 reviews)
- Learning Curve (12 reviews)

### Designcenter NX

Pros:
- Features (81 reviews)
- Ease of Use (64 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (31 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (30 reviews)

### Altium Develop

Pros:
- Ease of Use (272 reviews)
- Features (218 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (93 reviews)
- Expensive (91 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (446 reviews) | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 8.9 (818 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (451 reviews) | 8.2 (437 reviews) | 8.1 (836 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (119 reviews) | 8.0 (301 reviews) | 8.3 (373 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (137 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (393 reviews) | 8.6 (224 reviews) | 8.3 (733 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (441 reviews) | 8.8 (230 reviews) | 8.9 (799 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Autodesk Fusion

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Autodesk Fusion 

Price: $680.00 1 Subscription Per Year

Description: Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional product design and manufacturing.

Key Features:
- 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.

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Designcenter NX

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter X NX Essentials

Price: Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month

Description: Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.

Key Features:
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Altium Develop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Altium Develop Pricing

Price: Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year

Description: Altium Develop offers subscription-based pricing starting at $1,990 per year per workspace, which includes one ECAD Design Author seat and a shared collaboration workspace for projects, libraries, and design data. Additional ECAD Design Author seats can be added for $995 per user per year, with support for up to four additional authors per workspace. The platform also includes unlimited free collaborator access for review, commenting, task management, and BOM visibility at no extra cost. This pricing model is designed to help teams scale design capacity through a per-seat subscription while enabling broad cross-functional collaboration without increasing overall costs.

Key Features:
- Unified Workspace & Collaboration: Cloud-based platform (Altium 365) for PCB design, schematics, MCAD models, and BOMs with real-time collaboration across teams
- Component & Library Management: Centralized component libraries with traceability, lifecycle management, and part request workflows
- Advanced PCB Design: Support for high-speed PCB design, HDI, rigid-flex, and 3D-MID using Altium Designer

[Learn more about Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 180 |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 8.9 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.8 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.8 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 8.7 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.4 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.4 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.5 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operations** | 8.7 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 8.7 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.6/10 | 102 |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.4/10 | 82 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 9.2 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 9.1 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.8 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.4 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (71 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.7 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.8 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.7 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.1 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.1 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.3 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.6/10 | 31 |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 28 |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | 9.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extra Information** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Format** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Translate** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Validation** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.1/10 | 191 |
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.2/10 | 56 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 9.0 (178 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.7 (100 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.7 (142 reviews) | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 7.8 (144 reviews) | 8.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | 8.6 (171 reviews) | 9.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 7.8 (127 reviews) | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 9.1 (167 reviews) | 9.2 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 8.5 (173 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.9 (170 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.0 (23 reviews) | 5.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.1 (24 reviews) | 6.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 Fusion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.5/10 | 44 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 117 |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 9.1 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | 8.7 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | 8.3 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | 9.3 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | 7.9 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.4 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 8.3 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | 8.8 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.2 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.8 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.5/10 | 36 |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.6/10 | 726 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (685 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (679 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | 9.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (631 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (663 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (678 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (663 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | 8.5 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (666 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | 7.8 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom interface** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (583 reviews) | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.4/10 | 127 |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.1 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.8 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.0 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | 8.6 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 7.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 8.4 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 8.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 8.0 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 8.2 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.4 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.4 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | 8.2 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.6 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | 8.6 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.4 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.1 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.9/10 | 22 |
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.8/10 | 89 |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.0/10 | 22 |

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

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.3 (77 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 9.1 (73 reviews) | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 9.3 (74 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (73 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (74 reviews) | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (72 reviews) | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (75 reviews) | 7.6 (16 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (74 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 8.9 (76 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)

**Unique to Autodesk Fusion (9):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design)

**Unique to Designcenter NX (1):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to Altium Develop (3):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Autodesk Fusion | Designcenter NX | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 68.4% | 28.6% | 58.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 21.7% | 34.2% | 29.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.9% | 37.3% | 12.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Autodesk Fusion

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 16.1%
- **Design:** 13.9%
- **Automotive:** 8.2%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.8%
- **Machinery:** 2.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 39.6%

#### Designcenter NX

- **Automotive:** 15.8%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 13.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.8%
- **Defense & Space:** 5.8%
- **Design:** 5.6%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9%
- **Semiconductors:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 29.3%

#### Altium Develop

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 22.2%
- **Automotive:** 10.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 10.2%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 6.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.0%
- **Research:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.0%
- **Design:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 27.9%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Autodesk Fusion

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
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- [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)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (67 reviews)
- [PADS Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/pads-professional/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Autodesk Fusion

- Title: [Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-credits) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Each annual subscription comes with 100 cloud credits. Cloud credits are needed for advanced simulation, generative design, and cloud-rendering."
- Title: [What do I need to run Fusion 360?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/system-requirements-7d07ee73-2cf0-420d-bb26-c8985e5c3cc8) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Operating System	Apple® macOS™ Mojave v10.14;Apple® macOS™ High Sierra v10.13; Apple® macOS™ Sierra v10.12
Note: Support for Mac® OS® X v10.11.x (El..."
- Title: [What is Fusion 360 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fusion-360-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Fusion 360 is a start-to-finish product design and development tool.
Fusion's core product offerings include CAD/CAM/CAE and PCB design capabilities. With..."
- Title: [Is Fusion 360 still free for hobbyists?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fusion-360-is-fusion-360-still-free-for-hobbyists) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you just have to use the Educational Version. And you can only have 10 editable/active projects. If you want more than 10 projects, you have to make..."
- Title: [Is Fusion 360 a CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fusion-360-a-cad-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, and so much more."

### Designcenter NX

- Title: [Which companies are using NX software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-companies-are-using-nx-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://www.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/customer-case-study/?fm_1ARrzH=true&f2=EwNgrAjFEiQ"
- Title: [What is NX software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "NX software used mainly for CAD modeling, Simulation And analysis"
- Title: [What is NX CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-cad-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to..."
- Title: [Can I use NX for 3D printing purpose?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-nx-for-3d-printing-purpose) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can use"

### Altium Develop

- Title: [Who uses Altium?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-altium) — 3 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Altium Designer is used mainly by those who create and work with printed circuit boards or PCBs. All electrical products, computers, toasters, remotes, and..."
- Title: [Is Altium Designer free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-altium-designer-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, Altium Designer is not free but there is a free viewer that can be downloaded. "
- Title: [What is Altium Designer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altium-designer-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Altium Desinger is a complete PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design software package, which includes Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Libraries, Manufacturing..."
- Title: [Is there a way to modelize in 3D the Pcb designs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36429-is-there-a-way-to-modelize-in-3d-the-pcb-designs) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is Altium 365 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altium-365-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Create circuit design & PCB Design"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-designcenter-nx-vs-altium-develop)