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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.1% 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
(272)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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 SimScale falls short with a score of 6.1. Reviewers mention that Creo's robust modeling capabilities are essential for complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that SimScale shines in fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, compared to Creo Parametric's score of 7.6. Users say that SimScale's cloud-based platform allows for real-time collaboration and analysis, which is a significant advantage for teams working on fluid dynamics projects.
- G2 users highlight that Creo Parametric has superior drawing tools, scoring 8.7, while SimScale's drawing tools only score 5.6. Users report that the advanced drawing capabilities in Creo are crucial for detailed technical documentation.
- Users on G2 mention that SimScale offers better ease of setup with a score of 8.9 compared to Creo's 7.4. Reviewers say that SimScale's cloud-based nature allows for quicker onboarding and less hardware dependency.
- Reviewers mention that Creo Parametric has a higher quality of support with a score of 7.7, while SimScale scores 9.1. Users report that SimScale's support team is responsive and helpful, which is vital for users who need assistance with cloud-based tools.
- Users say that SimScale's product direction is highly rated at 9.7, indicating a strong commitment to innovation, while Creo Parametric's score of 7.7 suggests room for improvement. Reviewers mention that SimScale's frequent updates and feature enhancements keep the software relevant and user-friendly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
No pricing availableSimScale
No pricing availableFree Trial
Creo
Free Trial is available
SimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
164
8.5
249
Ease of Use
7.4
164
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
7.8
27
9.0
150
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
9.1
27
Quality of Support
7.8
155
9.2
244
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
9.1
28
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
159
9.7
248
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
5.7
187
8.8
19
5.3
185
8.7
19
6.2
187
8.1
19
6.2
181
Tools
7.0
15
8.7
192
7.3
15
8.5
181
7.3
13
7.2
163
Work
7.0
11
7.0
154
7.1
12
7.2
155
7.3
14
7.6
162
7.4
14
6.0
144
8.3
14
7.6
162
Environment
8.0
16
8.1
171
7.9
15
7.8
165
7.7
13
8.0
165
8.5
14
8.3
184
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 SimScale are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Creo is categorized as 3D Modeling, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, and Additive Manufacturing
SimScale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SimScale
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
22.5%
Automotive
13.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Higher Education
6.0%
Architecture & Planning
5.6%
Other
44.6%
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
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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SimScale has no more discussions with answers
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