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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.0% 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 CreoLibreCAD
Star Rating
(25)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Creo Parametric excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.9, while LibreCAD's modeling tools score significantly lower at 7.3. Reviewers mention that Creo's advanced features like "Push/Pull" and "Dimensioning tools" enhance the modeling experience, making it more efficient for complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that Creo Parametric offers superior rendering capabilities, scoring 8.2 compared to LibreCAD's 5.3. Users say that the rendering tools in Creo allow for high-quality visualizations, which are crucial for presenting designs to clients.
- G2 users highlight that Creo Parametric has a better quality of support, with a score of 7.7, while LibreCAD's support is rated at 6.4. Users report that timely and effective support from Creo has been a significant factor in their satisfaction with the product.
- Users on G2 mention that Creo Parametric's collaboration features, such as "Data Extract" and "Documentation," score 8.9 and 8.4 respectively, making it easier for teams to work together on projects. In contrast, LibreCAD's collaboration tools are rated lower, with users reporting challenges in team environments.
- Reviewers say that Creo Parametric's ease of use is rated at 7.4, which is higher than LibreCAD's 6.7. Users mention that the intuitive interface and comprehensive tutorials in Creo make it easier for new users to get started compared to LibreCAD.
- Users report that Creo Parametric has a more robust file support system, particularly for importing and exporting files, scoring 8.9 for file import capabilities. In contrast, LibreCAD's file options are more limited, which can hinder workflow for users needing to work with various file types.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
No pricing availableLibreCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
Creo
Free Trial is available
LibreCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
164
7.6
19
Ease of Use
7.4
164
6.7
19
Ease of Setup
7.8
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
155
6.4
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
159
4.5
19
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
8.1
8
9.3
36
7.3
8
8.8
36
7.1
7
8.2
35
5.3
6
Edit
8.9
36
8.1
8
8.3
34
7.4
7
8.7
36
8.3
7
8.3
32
7.2
6
Collaboration
8.5
35
6.7
7
8.5
34
6.0
7
8.7
33
6.2
7
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 LibreCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Creo is categorized as 3D Modeling, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Simulation & CAE, and Additive Manufacturing
LibreCAD is categorized as CAD Viewers
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
LibreCAD
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%
Architecture & Planning
24.0%
Retail
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Financial Services
8.0%
Research
4.0%
Other
40.0%
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
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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LibreCAD has no discussions with answers
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