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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.5% 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
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Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Autodesk Fusion excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring a remarkable 9.2, which reviewers mention makes it easier to create complex designs compared to Simcenter Femap's score of 8.3 in the same category.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's ease of use is a standout feature, with a score of 8.5, while Simcenter Femap lags behind at 7.8, indicating that Fusion may be more user-friendly for beginners.
- G2 users highlight Autodesk Fusion's superior CAD-CAM import capabilities, scoring 8.9, which reviewers say facilitates smoother transitions from design to manufacturing, unlike Simcenter Femap, which does not have a comparable score in this area.
- Users on G2 report that Autodesk Fusion's rendering tools, with a score of 8.8, provide high-quality visualizations, whereas Simcenter Femap's rendering tools received lower feedback, scoring only 7.3, suggesting a less impressive visual output.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's library features, particularly in categorization and search, score 9.2 and 8.5 respectively, making it easier to manage components, while Simcenter Femap's library features do not match this level of efficiency.
- Users say that Autodesk Fusion's strong support for file interoperability, scoring 9.1, is a significant advantage, as it allows for seamless collaboration across different platforms, while Simcenter Femap's capabilities in this area are less robust.
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.
Simcenter Femap
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
Simcenter Femap
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
435
8.5
8
Ease of Use
8.6
439
7.9
14
Ease of Setup
8.8
106
7.7
8
Ease of Admin
8.5
54
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
382
8.5
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
55
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
430
8.3
7
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
8.3
5
8.8
117
7.3
5
9.0
116
7.8
6
8.6
108
Not enough data
Tools
7.2
63
Not enough data
8.4
81
9.2
6
8.1
73
Not enough data
Work
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
8.4
83
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.2
72
8.3
5
Environment
8.6
97
7.7
5
8.6
87
8.7
5
8.4
84
Not enough data
9.1
102
Not enough data
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 Simcenter Femap 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
Simcenter Femap has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simcenter Femap
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%
Aviation & Aerospace
18.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Defense & Space
12.5%
Semiconductors
6.3%
Other
37.5%
Alternatives
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
Can I request a demo of Fusion 360?
1 Comment
Official Response from Autodesk Fusion
Yes, please call us at: 1-833-843-3437 to schedule a time with a representativeRead more
Simcenter Femap has no discussions with answers
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