# Designcenter NX, FreeCAD vs Designcenter Solid Edge Comparison

| | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 526 | 61 | 599 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (37.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month | No pricing available | Starting at $90.47 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Designcenter NX

Pros:
- Features (81 reviews)
- Ease of Use (64 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (31 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (30 reviews)

### FreeCAD

**Not enough data**

### Designcenter Solid Edge

Pros:
- Ease of Use (98 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (62 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (47 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (46 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (236 reviews) | 8.3 (45 reviews) | 8.4 (435 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (436 reviews) | 7.6 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (475 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (300 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (258 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (223 reviews) | 7.7 (37 reviews) | 8.2 (405 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (229 reviews) | 8.2 (45 reviews) | 8.4 (423 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Designcenter NX

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter X NX Essentials

Price: Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month

Description: Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.

Key Features:
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### FreeCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Designcenter Solid Edge

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS

Price: Starting at $90.47 Per Month

Description: Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.

Key Features:
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.2/10 | 115 |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (95 reviews) | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (83 reviews) | 
| **Programming Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (82 reviews) | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 
| **Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | 7.9/10 | 29 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.5/10 | 192 |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (185 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (179 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.5 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (171 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (176 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 7.2 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (167 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (176 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (170 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (170 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.2/10 | 56 |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.9/10 | 97 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.6 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (68 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (76 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 8.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (76 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | 9.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (80 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (66 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 9.2 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (83 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (74 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (28 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (28 reviews) | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | 7.8/10 | 19 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | 7.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.1/10 | 103 |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (98 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (81 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (87 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (84 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (84 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (89 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (90 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (92 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.8/10 | 88 |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.8/10 | 124 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.3 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (105 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (94 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.3 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (95 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (91 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 9.0 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (96 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 8.7 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (96 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (99 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.5 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (91 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (100 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (91 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.2 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (89 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (90 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (97 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (94 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (91 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (91 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.0 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (104 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)

**Unique to Designcenter NX (1):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to FreeCAD (2):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to Designcenter Solid Edge (4):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Designcenter NX | FreeCAD | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 28.6% | 67.9% | 54.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.0% | 16.1% | 30.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.3% | 16.1% | 15.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Designcenter NX

- **Automotive:** 15.8%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 13.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.8%
- **Defense & Space:** 5.8%
- **Design:** 5.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9%
- **Semiconductors:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 29.3%

#### FreeCAD

- **Design:** 16.1%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 14.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 8.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1%
- **Automotive:** 5.4%
- **Machinery:** 5.4%
- **Higher Education:** 5.4%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### Designcenter Solid Edge

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 21.4%
- **Automotive:** 12.6%
- **Design:** 9.0%
- **Machinery:** 5.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Computer Software:** 3.8%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 32.6%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Designcenter NX

- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews)

### Alternatives to FreeCAD

- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [QCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/qcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)

### Alternatives to Designcenter Solid Edge

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Designcenter NX

- Title: [Which companies are using NX software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-companies-are-using-nx-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://www.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/customer-case-study/?fm_1ARrzH=true&f2=EwNgrAjFEiQ"
- Title: [What is NX software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "NX software used mainly for CAD modeling, Simulation And analysis"
- Title: [What is NX CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-cad-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to..."
- Title: [Can I use NX for 3D printing purpose?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-nx-for-3d-printing-purpose) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can use"

### FreeCAD

- Title: [Is FreeCAD easy to learn?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-freecad-easy-to-learn) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "its easy, if you are familiar with other CAD software"
- Title: [Is FreeCAD reliable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-freecad-reliable) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No, it has all kinds of silly errors that sometimes pop up when you change something that is unrelated to the error.
FreeCAD-pros admit this in their..."
- Title: [new user](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29807-new-user) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Looks impressive. I look forward to getting involved. Interested in Vintage 1930s cars. i'm in Australia"
- Title: [FREECAD FOR PROFESSIONAL](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29803-freecad-for-professional) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "hi.
i just want to know that can i use FreeCAD for professional uses for free or it is open for practice/student only
"
- Title: [CAD Services That Will Bring You to the Future – Cadsourcing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28081-cad-services-that-will-bring-you-to-the-future-cadsourcing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can check here for more details!
https://cadsourcing.com/cad-services-that-will-bring-you-to-the-future/"

### Designcenter Solid Edge

- Title: [Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-or-solid-edge-better) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks"
- Title: [Is Solid Edge free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [What is Solid Edge used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solid-edge-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for 3D modeling as well as drafting."
- Title: [What file type does Solid Edge use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-file-type-does-solid-edge-use) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Solid Edge uses proprietary file formats with specific extensions similar to other 3D CAD systems.  Those are:
.ASM = Assemblies
.PAR = Parts
.PSM = Sheet..."
- Title: [Is Solid Edge good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Very Good"

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