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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
BobCAD-CAM
Star Rating
(12)3.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BobCAD-CAMDesigncenter Solid Edge
Star Rating
(551)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Solid Edge excels in 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.5, while BobCAD-CAM's score of 8.7 in CNC workflows indicates a more specialized focus on CNC programming rather than comprehensive modeling capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's drawing tools are highly rated at 9.3, providing a robust environment for creating detailed designs, whereas BobCAD-CAM's drawing capabilities, while functional, do not reach the same level of user satisfaction.
- G2 users highlight Solid Edge's superior file interoperability with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless integration with various file types, while BobCAD-CAM's file options, although adequate, do not offer the same breadth of compatibility.
- Users on G2 note that Solid Edge's quality of support is rated at 8.4, indicating a strong customer service experience, in contrast to BobCAD-CAM's lower score of 7.1, which suggests room for improvement in user assistance.
- Reviewers say that Solid Edge's ease of use is rated at 8.5, making it more accessible for new users, while BobCAD-CAM's score of 7.4 indicates that users may face a steeper learning curve.
- Users report that Solid Edge's product direction is viewed positively at 8.1, suggesting a commitment to ongoing development, while BobCAD-CAM's lower score of 6.1 raises concerns about its future enhancements and updates.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BobCAD-CAM
No pricing availableDesigncenter Solid Edge
Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS
Starting at $90.47
Per Month
Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design
Free Trial
BobCAD-CAM
No trial information availableDesigncenter Solid Edge
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
6.5
9
8.4
405
Ease of Use
7.4
9
8.3
444
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
229
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
86
Quality of Support
7.1
8
8.2
376
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
85
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
9
8.3
393
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.6
6
8.6
99
8.3
6
8.4
93
8.3
6
8.4
94
CNC Programming
8.7
5
7.9
84
7.3
5
8.0
82
8.3
6
8.1
81
Machining
9.2
6
8.2
92
8.1
7
8.1
92
7.9
7
8.4
91
Design
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
9.0
174
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.2
166
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.4
162
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
8.2
165
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.2
74
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
74
Not enough data
8.5
78
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
8.6
81
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
72
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.0
26
Not enough data
6.0
26
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
7.9
94
Tools
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.7
82
Work
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
83
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
8.0
82
Environment
Not enough data
8.1
89
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.5
91
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
93
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
7.4
88
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.0
91
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.3
88
Not enough data
7.4
89
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
7.4
86
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
7.5
89
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
8.0
89
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BobCAD-CAM and Designcenter Solid Edge are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
BobCAD-CAM is categorized as CAD Viewers
Designcenter Solid Edge is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Simulation & CAE, and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BobCAD-CAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Designcenter Solid Edge
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
Machinery
16.7%
Design
16.7%
Defense & Space
16.7%
Sports
8.3%
Industrial Automation
8.3%
Other
33.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.1%
Automotive
12.5%
Design
8.9%
Machinery
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
47.3%
Discussions
BobCAD-CAM has no discussions with answers
Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?
4 Comments
HJ
Solidworks is far better in terms of productivity and user friendly mostly for repetitive models or library parts. Read more
How can solid edge be improved? Making it available for the higher version of the OS.
2 Comments
EK
Hello Mahalakshmi,
The most recent version, Solid Edge 2021, has been certified to run on the Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version...Read more
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