# BigML, MATLAB, Designcenter Solid Edge vs Autodesk Fusion Comparison | | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 24 | 770 | 599 | 519 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (87.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (41.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $30 per month | No pricing available | Starting at $90.47 Per Month | $680.00 1 Subscription Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### BigML **Not enough data** ### MATLAB Pros: - Ease of Use (19 reviews) - Features (16 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (12 reviews) - Slow Performance (10 reviews) ### Designcenter Solid Edge Pros: - Ease of Use (98 reviews) - 3D Modeling (62 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (47 reviews) - Difficult Learning (46 reviews) ### Autodesk Fusion Pros: - Ease of Use (33 reviews) - Features (23 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (12 reviews) - Learning Curve (12 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 9.0 (675 reviews) | 8.4 (435 reviews) | 8.8 (446 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (684 reviews) | 8.3 (475 reviews) | 8.6 (451 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 8.2 (258 reviews) | 8.8 (119 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 8.4 (91 reviews) | 8.5 (54 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (626 reviews) | 8.2 (405 reviews) | 8.4 (393 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 8.8 (55 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (672 reviews) | 8.4 (423 reviews) | 9.0 (441 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### BigML #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: STANDARD Price: $30 per month Key Features: - UNLIMITED TASKS - MAX. TASK SIZE: 64 MB - MAX. PARALLEL TASKS: 2 [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/bigml/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### MATLAB #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Designcenter Solid Edge #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Designcenter Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS Price: Starting at $90.47 Per Month Description: Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering. Key Features: - 2D drafting - Data import and reuse - Basic 3D part design [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.2/10 | 115 | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 180 | #### CAD to CAM | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 8.9 (152 reviews) | | **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 8.8 (138 reviews) | | **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (95 reviews) | 8.8 (148 reviews) | #### CNC Programming | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 8.7 (138 reviews) | | **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (83 reviews) | 8.4 (130 reviews) | | **Programming Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (82 reviews) | 8.4 (130 reviews) | #### Machining | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 8.5 (135 reviews) | | **Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 8.7 (133 reviews) | | **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 8.7 (135 reviews) | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.5/10 | 193 | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.6/10 | 102 | #### Design | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 9.1 (100 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (185 reviews) | 9.2 (100 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (179 reviews) | 9.1 (99 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (171 reviews) | 8.8 (97 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (176 reviews) | 8.4 (96 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (167 reviews) | 8.7 (92 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (176 reviews) | 8.8 (94 reviews) | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (170 reviews) | 8.1 (86 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 8.1 (94 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (170 reviews) | 8.3 (90 reviews) | ### CAD Libraries | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.6/10 | 31 | #### Library | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Categorize** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (25 reviews) | | **Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (25 reviews) | | **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | #### CAD | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | | **Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | | **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | #### Integration | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Catalogs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | | **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | | **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | ### CAD Data Exchange | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 28 | #### Data | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **3D Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (25 reviews) | | **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | | **Extra Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | | **Standard Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | | **Translate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | | **Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (22 reviews) | #### Logistics | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.9/10 | 97 | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.1/10 | 191 | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 9.0 (178 reviews) | | **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (68 reviews) | 8.7 (100 reviews) | | **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (76 reviews) | 8.7 (142 reviews) | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (76 reviews) | 7.8 (144 reviews) | | **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (80 reviews) | 8.6 (171 reviews) | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (66 reviews) | 7.8 (127 reviews) | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (83 reviews) | 9.1 (167 reviews) | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (173 reviews) | | **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (74 reviews) | 8.9 (170 reviews) | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (28 reviews) | 6.0 (23 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (28 reviews) | 6.1 (24 reviews) | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Viewers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 117 | #### File Options | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (111 reviews) | | **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (109 reviews) | | **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (105 reviews) | | **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (112 reviews) | | **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (73 reviews) | | **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (101 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (112 reviews) | | **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (109 reviews) | | **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (109 reviews) | #### Design | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (111 reviews) | ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.5/10 | 36 | #### Design | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | | **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (34 reviews) | | **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | #### Library | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (32 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (33 reviews) | | **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (32 reviews) | #### Customization | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (33 reviews) | | **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (32 reviews) | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | 8.5/10 | 219 | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.1/10 | 103 | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.4/10 | 127 | #### Design | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 8.4 (147 reviews) | 8.7 (98 reviews) | 9.1 (116 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.2 (164 reviews) | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 8.8 (117 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.1 (166 reviews) | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 9.0 (116 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | 8.0 (141 reviews) | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.6 (108 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | 8.4 (127 reviews) | 7.7 (81 reviews) | 7.2 (63 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | 8.5 (150 reviews) | 8.0 (87 reviews) | 8.4 (81 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | 8.4 (132 reviews) | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | 8.8 (159 reviews) | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 8.0 (66 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (161 reviews) | 7.7 (83 reviews) | 8.2 (67 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (145 reviews) | 7.8 (84 reviews) | 8.4 (83 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (135 reviews) | 7.7 (77 reviews) | 8.4 (76 reviews) | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.4 (141 reviews) | 8.0 (84 reviews) | 8.2 (72 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.4 (163 reviews) | 8.1 (89 reviews) | 8.6 (97 reviews) | | **Task** | Not enough data | 8.7 (162 reviews) | 8.0 (90 reviews) | 8.6 (87 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.4 (138 reviews) | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 8.4 (84 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.8 (177 reviews) | 8.6 (92 reviews) | 9.1 (102 reviews) | ### Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | 8.4/10 | 124 | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | N/A | N/A | #### System | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data Ingestion & Wrangling** | Not enough data | 8.5 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Model Development | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.5 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pre-Built Algorithms** | Not enough data | 9.0 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Model Training** | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Model Development | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Feature Engineering** | Not enough data | 8.7 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Machine/Deep Learning Services | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Computer Vision** | Not enough data | 8.7 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Processing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Generation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Artificial Neural Networks** | Not enough data | 8.6 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Machine/Deep Learning Services | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Natural Language Understanding** | Not enough data | 8.5 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deep Learning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Deployment | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Managed Service** | Not enough data | 8.4 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application** | Not enough data | 8.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.4 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.8/10 | 125 | | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.9/10 | 22 | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (105 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (94 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (95 reviews) | 9.1 (20 reviews) | | **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (91 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (96 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | | **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (96 reviews) | 9.1 (21 reviews) | | **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (99 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | | **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (91 reviews) | 9.3 (19 reviews) | | **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (100 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (91 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | | **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (89 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (90 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (97 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (94 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (91 reviews) | 9.0 (19 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (91 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (104 reviews) | 9.3 (18 reviews) | ### Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Ingestion & Preparation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Automatic Data Profiling & Quality Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi‑Source Connector Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Schema Drift / Change Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Model Construction & Automation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Guided Algorithm & Hyperparameter Recommendation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Code Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Feature Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Predictive Analytics | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | N/A | N/A | #### Statistical Tool | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Scripting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Mining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Analysis | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Decision Making | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualizations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Unification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Big Data Analytics | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | 8.7/10 | 85 | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Transformation | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Querying** | Not enough data | 8.6 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Connectivity | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Hadoop Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (50 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Source Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.4 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Lake** | Not enough data | 8.3 (52 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Operations | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.9 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governed Discovery** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Embedded Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notebooks** | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Big Data | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BigML** | N/A | N/A | | **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Autodesk Fusion** | N/A | N/A | #### Building Reports | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to BigML (3):** [Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-science-and-machine-learning-platforms), [Predictive Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/predictive-analytics), [ Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-machine-learning-platforms) **Unique to MATLAB (3):** [Big Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-analytics), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-science-and-machine-learning-platforms) **Unique to Designcenter Solid Edge (5):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Unique to Autodesk Fusion (10):** [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), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | BigML | MATLAB | Designcenter Solid Edge | Autodesk Fusion | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 87.5% | 31.5% | 54.2% | 68.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 8.3% | 26.8% | 30.4% | 21.7% | | **Enterprise** | 4.2% | 41.8% | 15.4% | 9.9% | ### By Industry #### BigML - **Computer Software:** 83.3% - **Management Consulting:** 4.2% - **International Trade and Development:** 4.2% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.2% - **Alternative Dispute Resolution:** 4.2% #### MATLAB - **Higher Education:** 15.4% - **Research:** 12.7% - **Computer Software:** 6.8% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.7% - **Education Management:** 6.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.2% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.4% - **Automotive:** 4.3% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 2.7% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.7% - **Other:** 30.9% #### Designcenter Solid Edge - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 21.4% - **Automotive:** 12.6% - **Design:** 9.0% - **Machinery:** 5.8% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8% - **Computer Software:** 3.8% - **Manufacturing:** 3.6% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3% - **Higher Education:** 2.2% - **Other:** 32.6% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to BigML - [Altair AI Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/rapidminer-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars 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[Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews) - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews) - [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### BigML No discussions available for this product. ### MATLAB - Title: [Can I use Matlab for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-matlab-for-free) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "You can use trial version for free" - Title: [Any good website to discuss about the matlab programming?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15468-any-good-website-to-discuss-about-the-matlab-programming) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "https://www.vexforum.com/t/matlab-vs-robotc/41155" - Title: [Is it possible to check the output of Simulink terminal if I am not keeping a scope?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-check-the-output-of-simulink-terminal-if-i-am-not-keeping-a-scope) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Wonderful tool for FEM analysis" - Title: [What is MATLAB used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-matlab-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "MATLAB is basically used for simulation and modeling of dynamics of the machine like if we want to simulate the physical modelling of the machine then we can..." - Title: [What is Matlab written in?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-matlab-written-in) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Matlab uses C &C++ for backend." ### Designcenter Solid Edge - Title: [Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-or-solid-edge-better) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Solidworks" - Title: [Is Solid Edge free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-free) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [What is Solid Edge used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solid-edge-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It is used for 3D modeling as well as drafting." - Title: [What file type does Solid Edge use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-file-type-does-solid-edge-use) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Solid Edge uses proprietary file formats with specific extensions similar to other 3D CAD systems. Those are: .ASM = Assemblies .PAR = Parts .PSM = Sheet..." - Title: [Is Solid Edge good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-good) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Very Good" ### 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." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigml-vs-matlab-vs-designcenter-solid-edge-vs-autodesk-fusion)