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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Bentley View
Star Rating
(17)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Learn more about Bentley ViewSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, while Bentley View falls short with a score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers a more comprehensive set of features for complex modeling tasks, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work.
- Reviewers say that SOLIDWORKS provides superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7 compared to Bentley View's 9.0. Users highlight that the advanced dimensioning tools in SOLIDWORKS allow for more precise and efficient documentation of designs.
- G2 users mention that SOLIDWORKS has a robust CAD-CAM import feature with a score of 9.1, which is crucial for users needing seamless integration between design and manufacturing processes. In contrast, Bentley View does not offer comparable capabilities in this area.
- Users on G2 report that SOLIDWORKS has a higher quality of support, scoring 8.1, while Bentley View scores slightly lower at 8.0. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of SOLIDWORKS support, which can be vital for troubleshooting during critical projects.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS shines in its file export capabilities, scoring 9.1, allowing users to easily share designs in various formats. Bentley View, with a score of 8.5, does not provide the same level of flexibility, which can hinder collaboration.
- Users say that SOLIDWORKS offers better integration with ERP systems, scoring 8.7, which is essential for businesses looking to streamline their operations. Bentley View, while functional, does not match this level of integration, making SOLIDWORKS a more attractive option for companies focused on efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bentley View
Bentley View
Free
Viewing Software For DWG, IFC, DGN, I-Models
- https://www.bentley.com/software/bentley-view/
SOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Bentley View
No trial information availableSOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
16
8.8
517
Ease of Use
8.2
16
8.6
521
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
93
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
8.0
14
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
6.4
16
8.6
512
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Design
Not enough data
9.5
100
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
96
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.4
87
Library
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
CAD
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Data
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Feature Not Available
8.8
43
Feature Not Available
9.1
42
9.4
14
9.0
41
8.5
12
9.3
43
7.2
9
8.3
34
7.8
13
8.2
40
Tools
Feature Not Available
9.4
42
Feature Not Available
9.0
40
Feature Not Available
9.2
42
Design
Feature Not Available
9.4
42
Design
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Library
Not enough data
8.1
12
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Design
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
7.6
58
Tools
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.4
48
Work
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.4
46
Environment
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.6
52
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.6
26
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bentley View and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as CAD Viewers
Unique Categories
Bentley View has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bentley View
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOLIDWORKS
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
Civil Engineering
25.0%
Design
18.8%
Construction
12.5%
Automotive
12.5%
Consulting
6.3%
Other
25.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
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Discussions
What is Bentley View Connect edition?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bentley View
Bentley View is the industry’s most powerful free viewer. In addition to being the most popular AutoCAD reader, you can view over 50 file formats, including...Read more
What is MicroStation software used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bentley View
MicroStation is the only computer-aided design (CAD) software purpose-built for infrastructure design, helping architects and engineers like you bring their...Read more
What is MicroStation software used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bentley View
MicroStation is the only computer-aided design (CAD) software purpose-built for infrastructure design, helping architects and engineers like you bring their...Read more
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...Read more
best use o this software
2 Comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
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