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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.1% 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 (68.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$680.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSolidWorks Simulation
Star Rating
(58)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks 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 SolidWorks Simulation, although strong, does not match this level of integration.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's modeling tools are highly rated at 9.2, providing a robust environment for 3D/solid modeling, whereas SolidWorks Simulation scores slightly lower at 9.3, indicating a more traditional approach to modeling.
- G2 users highlight Autodesk Fusion's ease of setup with a score of 8.9, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to implement software quickly, while SolidWorks Simulation lacks this level of user-friendliness in initial setup.
- Users on G2 appreciate Autodesk Fusion's strong library features, particularly in categorization (9.2) and deduplication (8.7), which streamline the design process, whereas SolidWorks Simulation's library features do not receive the same level of praise.
- Reviewers say that Autodesk Fusion's cloud-based platform (8.5) offers flexibility and accessibility, which is a significant advantage for teams working remotely, while SolidWorks Simulation, being a downloadable application (8.9), may limit collaboration in cloud environments.
- Users report that Autodesk Fusion's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is slightly lower than SolidWorks Simulation's 8.5, indicating that users may find more responsive assistance with SolidWorks when facing challenges.
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.
SolidWorks Simulation
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks Simulation
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
433
8.3
41
Ease of Use
8.6
437
8.5
41
Ease of Setup
8.8
104
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.5
54
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
380
8.5
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
55
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
428
8.2
38
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
174
Not enough data
8.7
99
Not enough data
8.7
141
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
7.8
142
Not enough data
8.6
170
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.8
126
Not enough data
9.1
164
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
8.5
170
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
6.0
23
Not enough data
5.9
23
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
9.1
21
8.8
117
9.0
20
9.0
116
9.0
21
8.6
108
8.1
20
Tools
7.2
63
8.1
19
8.4
81
8.3
21
8.1
73
8.6
18
Work
8.0
66
7.7
18
8.2
67
7.9
18
8.4
83
8.5
19
8.4
76
8.1
17
8.2
72
8.5
19
Environment
8.6
97
8.2
18
8.6
87
8.3
16
8.4
84
7.8
15
9.1
102
8.3
19
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 SolidWorks Simulation are categorized as Simulation & CAE and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion is categorized as CAD Viewers, Additive Manufacturing, CAD Data Exchange, CAD Libraries, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Sketching, General-Purpose CAD, and PCB Design
SolidWorks 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.)
SolidWorks 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
16.2%
Design
13.9%
Automotive
8.4%
Higher Education
5.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
3.9%
Other
52.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
23.6%
Design
16.4%
Higher Education
12.7%
Oil & Energy
7.3%
Machinery
7.3%
Other
32.7%
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
What is the use of Solidworks software?
2 Comments
SS
Solidworks is a solid modelling tool that best describes it as a tool which can model the complex machine components and mechanisms.
Also Solidworks has a...Read more
SolidWorks Simulation has no more discussions with answers
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