Compare Autodesk Fusion and SimScale 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$680.00 1 Subscription Per Year
No pricing available
Autodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(509)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
(272)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SimScaleAutodesk Fusion vs SimScale
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SimScale easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with SimScale overall.
- Reviewers felt that Autodesk Fusion meets the needs of their business better than SimScale.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SimScale is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SimScale over 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.
SimScale
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
SimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
438
8.5
249
Ease of Use
8.6
442
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
8.8
110
9.0
150
Ease of Admin
8.5
54
9.1
27
Quality of Support
8.4
385
9.2
244
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
55
9.1
28
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
433
9.7
248
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.9
148
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.8
144
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
97
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
9.1
96
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
Edit
8.4
94
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.0
85
Not enough data
8.0
92
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
9.0
24
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
176
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
167
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
8.4
172
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
5.7
187
8.8
117
5.3
185
9.0
116
6.2
187
8.6
108
6.2
181
Tools
7.2
63
8.7
192
8.4
81
8.5
181
8.1
73
7.2
163
Work
8.0
66
7.0
154
8.2
67
7.2
155
8.4
83
7.6
162
8.4
76
6.0
144
8.2
72
7.6
162
Environment
8.6
97
8.1
171
8.6
87
7.8
165
8.4
84
8.0
165
9.1
102
8.3
184
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.9
19
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
19
Not enough data
9.1
19
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 SimScale 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
SimScale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SimScale
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
16.2%
Design
14.2%
Automotive
8.3%
Higher Education
5.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
3.8%
Other
52.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.5%
Automotive
13.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Higher Education
6.0%
Architecture & Planning
5.6%
Other
44.6%
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
SimScale has no more discussions with answers
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