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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Creo
Star Rating
(195)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CreoMathematica
Star Rating
(86)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MathematicaSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Creo Parametric excels in 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 8.9, which reviewers mention allows for intricate designs and detailed modeling capabilities. In contrast, Mathematica, while strong at 8.5, is often noted for its symbolic computation rather than 3D modeling.
- Reviewers mention that Creo Parametric's drawing tools score 8.7, providing robust features for technical drawings, whereas Mathematica's drawing tools, scoring 8.1, are seen as less specialized for engineering applications.
- Users on G2 highlight that Creo Parametric's manufacturing process simulation scores an impressive 7.9, but Mathematica shines with a score of 9.4, indicating its superior capabilities in simulating complex manufacturing processes, which is crucial for users in production environments.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar scores in ease of use (7.4 for Creo Parametric and 7.3 for Mathematica), Creo Parametric is often praised for its intuitive interface tailored for engineers, while Mathematica is noted for its steep learning curve due to its extensive functionality.
- Users say that Mathematica's integration capabilities score 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those needing to connect with various data sources and programming environments, while Creo Parametric, with a score of 8.1, is seen as more limited in this aspect.
- G2 users report that the quality of support for Mathematica, scoring 7.9, is slightly higher than Creo Parametric's 7.7, with users appreciating Mathematica's responsive customer service and extensive documentation, which can be vital for troubleshooting and learning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
No pricing availableMathematica
No pricing availableFree Trial
Creo
Free Trial is available
Mathematica
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
164
8.4
78
Ease of Use
7.4
164
7.3
80
Ease of Setup
7.8
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
155
7.9
76
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
159
8.1
79
Features by Category
Design
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
7.6
60
Not enough data
8.2
68
Not enough data
Move
8.1
68
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.5
62
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.2
16
Not enough data
Design
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
Edit
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Design
8.9
19
8.5
8
8.8
19
8.1
9
8.7
19
8.7
10
8.1
19
8.8
8
Tools
7.0
15
8.8
8
7.3
15
8.1
8
7.3
13
7.9
8
Work
7.0
11
8.5
12
7.1
12
8.2
12
7.3
14
8.3
11
7.4
14
9.4
9
8.3
14
9.0
12
Environment
8.0
16
8.2
10
7.9
15
8.3
11
7.7
13
8.3
9
8.5
14
8.6
12
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo and Mathematica are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Creo is categorized as 3D Modeling, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, and Additive Manufacturing
Mathematica has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mathematica
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
21.9%
Automotive
20.8%
Design
14.2%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Machinery
4.9%
Other
32.2%
Research
17.4%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Higher Education
8.1%
Computer Software
7.0%
Automotive
7.0%
Other
51.2%
Discussions
What is Creo Parametric used for?
2 Comments
MS
Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,...Read more
Why Creo is called parametric?
1 Comment
JR
The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model
Creo also has a...Read more
Who uses Creo Parametric?
1 Comment
AB
its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design.
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Mathematica has no more discussions with answers
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