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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (67.9% 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
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Star Rating
(58)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Creo Parametric excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.9, while FreeCAD's score of 8.1 indicates it may not be as robust in this area. Reviewers mention that Creo's advanced modeling capabilities are particularly beneficial for complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that FreeCAD offers a more user-friendly experience with an ease of use score of 7.8 compared to Creo Parametric's 7.4. Users on G2 appreciate FreeCAD's intuitive interface, making it easier for beginners to get started.
- G2 users highlight that Creo Parametric has superior rendering tools, scoring 8.2, which allows for high-quality visualizations. In contrast, FreeCAD's rendering tools score lower at 7.5, leading some users to feel that the visual output is less polished.
- Users say that FreeCAD shines in its file compatibility, particularly with STL and OBJ formats, making it easier to import and export files. Creo Parametric, while capable, does not receive the same level of praise for file interoperability.
- Reviewers mention that Creo Parametric's quality of support is rated at 7.7, which is slightly lower than FreeCAD's 8.0. Users report that FreeCAD's community support and documentation are particularly helpful for troubleshooting and learning.
- Users on G2 report that Creo Parametric's collaboration features, such as data extraction and documentation, score higher at 8.9 and 8.4 respectively, compared to FreeCAD's 8.2 and 7.7. This indicates that Creo may be better suited for team environments where collaboration is key.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
No pricing availableFreeCAD
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Creo
Free Trial is available
FreeCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
164
8.4
42
Ease of Use
7.4
164
7.8
43
Ease of Setup
7.8
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
155
8.0
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
159
8.1
42
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
8.4
23
9.3
36
8.1
25
8.8
36
8.0
23
8.2
35
7.5
21
Edit
8.9
36
8.3
23
8.3
34
7.2
21
8.7
36
8.0
23
8.3
32
7.5
23
Collaboration
8.5
35
8.2
20
8.5
34
7.7
22
8.7
33
8.2
21
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
File Options
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
6.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
18
Tools
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.8
19
Design
Not enough data
8.0
19
Design
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
Tools
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
Work
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
Environment
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
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 FreeCAD are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FreeCAD
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%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.1%
Design
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Industrial Automation
7.5%
Machinery
5.7%
Other
49.1%
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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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Does anybody have any experience with the FEA module in FreeCad?
1 Comment
JB
The FEA module is quite usable in its current state. You should be able to do the tasks you mentioned. Follow the wiki and tutorials first to get the hang of...Read more
FREECAD FOR PROFESSIONAL
1 Comment
AJ
hi.
i just want to know that can i use FreeCAD for professional uses for free or it is open for practice/student only
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new user
1 Comment
G2
Looks impressive. I look forward to getting involved. Interested in Vintage 1930s cars. i'm in AustraliaRead more
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