Compare Creo and SOLIDWORKS 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Creo
Star Rating
(198)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CreoSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(636)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that SOLIDWORKS excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to Creo. Users appreciate its intuitive interface that simplifies complex 3D modeling and assembly tasks, making it a favorite among small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, SOLIDWORKS users highlight its extensive features for parametric modeling and simulations, which enhance productivity. One user noted the ease of converting files from other CAD software, significantly boosting their workflow.
- Users say that Creo offers a unique approach to design, encouraging a structural mindset rather than just drawing shapes. This perspective is particularly beneficial for complex projects, as it provides a sense of engineering rather than merely focusing on aesthetics.
- Reviewers mention that while SOLIDWORKS shines in ease of use and setup, Creo is praised for its robust parametric modeling capabilities and high-precision design tools, making it ideal for engineering workflows that require stability and reliability.
- G2 reviewers highlight that SOLIDWORKS has a larger user base, reflected in its significantly higher number of reviews. This suggests a more established presence in the market, which can be reassuring for new users seeking community support and resources.
- According to recent user feedback, both products have their strengths, but SOLIDWORKS users particularly enjoy its sheet metal features and the ability to easily create complex designs, while Creo users appreciate its advanced modules for surfacing and part modeling.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Creo
Free Trial is available
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
167
8.8
528
Ease of Use
7.5
167
8.6
532
Ease of Setup
8.1
30
8.2
104
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
8.0
47
Quality of Support
7.8
157
8.2
468
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
8.3
47
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
162
8.6
523
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.9
43
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
37
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
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
9.4
104
9.3
36
9.4
104
8.8
36
9.2
100
8.2
35
8.1
100
Edit
8.9
36
8.5
97
8.3
34
8.4
90
8.7
36
9.3
99
8.3
32
8.3
85
Collaboration
8.5
35
8.6
94
8.5
34
9.0
96
8.7
33
8.4
90
Library
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.6
23
CAD
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.1
29
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
9.6
29
Not enough data
8.5
24
Data
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.7
25
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.4
52
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.5
55
Not enough data
8.6
60
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
49
Not enough data
8.8
58
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
8.6
53
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.0
20
Not enough data
6.1
20
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
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.3
41
Tools
Not enough data
9.5
43
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.2
43
Design
Not enough data
9.4
43
Design
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Library
Not enough data
8.2
13
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Customization
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Design
9.0
20
9.2
60
8.8
19
9.0
61
8.7
19
8.8
61
8.1
19
7.6
59
Tools
7.0
15
8.0
54
7.3
15
7.9
56
7.3
13
7.4
49
Work
7.0
11
7.6
41
7.1
12
7.8
42
7.3
14
8.3
50
7.4
14
8.1
44
8.3
14
8.4
47
Environment
8.0
16
8.3
53
8.0
16
8.4
51
7.7
13
8.2
49
8.5
14
8.6
53
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.4
11
9.4
30
8.3
8
8.6
27
8.9
9
9.2
28
8.8
8
9.1
26
7.9
7
7.7
25
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.4
9
8.6
31
9.2
8
8.6
27
8.8
8
8.2
27
8.8
8
8.0
26
8.1
8
7.4
31
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.1
7
8.3
22
8.1
8
8.3
23
8.8
8
7.6
24
8.1
7
8.2
24
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
8
8.1
26
7.7
8
8.4
23
7.9
8
7.9
23
7.6
7
8.9
25
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, and Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
Creo is categorized as 3D Modeling
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, and CAD Data Exchange
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.0%
Automotive
20.4%
Design
14.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.9%
Machinery
4.8%
Other
32.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
23.1%
Design
11.9%
Automotive
6.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.6%
Alternatives
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
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.
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
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
TS
A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start...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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