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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about COMSOL Multiphysics®Designcenter 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 its 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.5, while COMSOL Multiphysics® offers a slightly lower score of 8.5 in the same category. Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's intuitive interface and robust modeling capabilities make it a preferred choice for mechanical design.
- Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's drawing tools score 9.3, which is higher than COMSOL's 8.9. Users say that the precision and ease of use in Solid Edge's drawing capabilities significantly enhance their design workflow.
- G2 users highlight that COMSOL Multiphysics® shines in finite element analysis with a score of 9.4, compared to Solid Edge's 7.9. Users report that the advanced simulation features in COMSOL allow for more complex analyses, making it ideal for engineering applications that require detailed modeling.
- Users on G2 mention that Solid Edge's ease of use is rated at 8.5, while COMSOL Multiphysics® falls behind with a score of 6.9. Reviewers say that Solid Edge's user-friendly interface and straightforward setup process contribute to a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is higher than COMSOL's 7.8. Users report that Solid Edge provides responsive customer service and helpful resources, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Users say that Solid Edge's CAD-CAM compatibility scores 8.4, while COMSOL Multiphysics® does not have a comparable rating in this area. Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's seamless integration with CAM systems enhances productivity in manufacturing processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
COMSOL Multiphysics®
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
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Free Trial is available
Designcenter Solid Edge
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
32
8.4
405
Ease of Use
6.9
32
8.3
444
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
229
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
86
Quality of Support
7.8
26
8.2
376
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
85
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
31
8.3
393
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
8.6
99
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.4
94
CNC Programming
Not enough data
7.9
84
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.1
81
Machining
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
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
Design
8.5
8
8.6
95
8.9
9
8.6
96
8.3
9
8.5
94
8.1
7
7.9
94
Tools
8.7
5
7.6
80
9.4
9
8.0
86
8.9
6
7.7
82
Work
8.3
5
7.8
83
7.3
5
7.7
83
8.9
6
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
77
8.7
5
8.0
82
Environment
Not enough data
8.1
89
8.3
6
8.0
90
8.3
5
7.9
85
8.3
6
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
COMSOL Multiphysics® and Designcenter Solid Edge are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
COMSOL Multiphysics® has no unique categories
Designcenter Solid Edge is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
COMSOL Multiphysics®
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
Higher Education
22.2%
Research
16.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.3%
Medical Devices
5.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Other
41.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.1%
Automotive
12.5%
Design
8.9%
Machinery
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
47.3%
Discussions
COMSOL Multiphysics® 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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