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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Star Rating
(22)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Creo Elements/Direct ModelingSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(618)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.7, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling scores slightly lower at 9.1. Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS provides a more intuitive interface for creating complex geometries.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has superior drawing tools, with a score of 9.7 compared to Creo's 8.6. Users say that the ability to create detailed technical drawings is more streamlined in SOLIDWORKS, making it a preferred choice for engineers.
- G2 users highlight SOLIDWORKS' strong CAD-CAM import capabilities, scoring 9.1, which allows for seamless integration with manufacturing processes. In contrast, Creo Elements/Direct Modeling does not match this level of compatibility, leading to potential workflow disruptions.
- Users on G2 report that SOLIDWORKS offers better quality of support, with a score of 8.1, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling lags behind at 7.2. Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS' support team is more responsive and helpful in resolving issues.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS provides a more comprehensive library management system, scoring 8.9 for categorization and search functionalities, compared to Creo's lower scores. Users say that this makes it easier to manage components and access necessary files quickly.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS has a more favorable product direction score of 8.5, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling has a slightly higher score of 8.9, suggesting it may be more focused on specific enhancements rather than broad advancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
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Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
No trial information availableSOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
21
8.8
515
Ease of Use
7.9
21
8.6
519
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
91
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
7.2
19
8.1
456
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
21
8.6
510
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Design
Not enough data
9.4
98
Not enough data
9.4
98
Not enough data
9.3
94
Not enough data
8.1
94
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
93
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
9.3
93
Not enough data
8.3
81
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
8.4
86
Library
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
CAD
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
8.5
23
Data
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
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
8.8
42
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
40
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
41
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
9.1
41
Design
Not enough data
9.4
41
Design
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Library
Not enough data
8.1
12
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Design
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
7.6
58
Tools
Not enough data
7.9
52
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.3
47
Work
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.4
46
Environment
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.6
52
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.9
24
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, and Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
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
42.9%
Design
19.0%
Higher Education
9.5%
Shipbuilding
4.8%
Oil & Energy
4.8%
Other
19.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.7%
Design
11.9%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling has no discussions with answers
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...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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