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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.7% 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 CreoSimcenter HEEDS
Star Rating
(74)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Simcenter HEEDSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Creo Parametric excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.9, while HEEDS falls slightly behind at 8.1. Reviewers mention that Creo's robust modeling capabilities allow for intricate designs, making it a preferred choice for complex engineering tasks.
- Reviewers mention that HEEDS shines in its ease of use, scoring 8.2 compared to Creo Parametric's 7.4. Users on G2 appreciate HEEDS' intuitive interface, which simplifies the design process and reduces the learning curve for new users.
- G2 users highlight that Creo Parametric offers superior drawing tools with a score of 9.1, whereas HEEDS scores 7.8. Reviewers say that the advanced drawing capabilities in Creo enable precise documentation and visualization of designs, which is crucial for engineering projects.
- Users say that HEEDS provides better support for finite element analysis, scoring 8.0 compared to Creo's 7.8. Reviewers mention that HEEDS' analysis tools are more user-friendly and integrate seamlessly into the design workflow, enhancing simulation accuracy.
- Reviewers mention that Creo Parametric has a more extensive template library, scoring 8.5, which helps streamline the design process. In contrast, HEEDS lacks in this area, leading users to spend more time on setup and customization.
- Users report that both products have similar capabilities in rendering tools, each scoring 8.1. However, reviewers say that Creo Parametric's rendering tools are more versatile, allowing for a wider range of visual effects and higher-quality outputs, which is essential for presentations and client reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
No pricing availableSimcenter HEEDS
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Creo
Free Trial is available
Simcenter HEEDS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
164
8.7
56
Ease of Use
7.4
164
8.2
71
Ease of Setup
7.8
27
8.1
26
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
7.8
6
Quality of Support
7.8
155
8.0
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
8.1
8
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
159
9.2
58
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
Feature Not Available
8.8
19
Feature Not Available
8.7
19
Feature Not Available
8.1
19
Feature Not Available
Tools
7.0
15
7.4
43
7.3
15
8.1
45
7.3
13
7.8
44
Work
7.0
11
7.4
45
7.1
12
7.4
44
7.3
14
7.9
45
7.4
14
7.5
42
8.3
14
8.0
45
Environment
8.0
16
7.7
45
7.9
15
7.9
44
7.7
13
7.6
43
8.5
14
7.7
43
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 Simcenter HEEDS are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Creo is categorized as 3D Modeling, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, and Additive Manufacturing
Simcenter HEEDS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simcenter HEEDS
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%
Automotive
26.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.6%
Oil & Energy
6.8%
Design
6.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.8%
Other
43.8%
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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Simcenter HEEDS has no discussions with answers
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