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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
No pricing available
Designcenter NX
Star Rating
(522)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(26)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MastercamDesigncenter NX vs Mastercam
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Mastercam easier to use. However, Designcenter NX is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Designcenter NX overall.
- Reviewers felt that Mastercam meets the needs of their business better than Designcenter NX.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Designcenter NX is the preferred option.
- When assessing product direction, Designcenter NX and Mastercam received similar ratings from our reviewers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Designcenter NX
NX X Essentials
Starting at $238.75
1 Subscription Per Month
Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting
Mastercam
No pricing availableFree Trial
Designcenter NX
Free Trial is available
Mastercam
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
231
9.1
21
Ease of Use
8.1
432
8.2
21
Ease of Setup
8.0
295
6.9
6
Ease of Admin
8.3
36
7.2
6
Quality of Support
8.6
218
7.9
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
36
8.3
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
224
8.8
20
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.2
20
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.3
20
Machining
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.9
48
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
8.2
52
Not enough data
9.1
51
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
8.4
49
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
5.9
15
Not enough data
6.2
15
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
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
71
Not enough data
8.5
71
Not enough data
9.1
71
Not enough data
9.3
72
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.0
71
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Designcenter NX and Mastercam share no categories
Unique Categories
Designcenter NX is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and Additive Manufacturing
Mastercam is categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter NX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mastercam
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
Automotive
16.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.1%
Defense & Space
5.8%
Airlines/Aviation
5.8%
Other
47.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.7%
Machinery
16.7%
Education Management
12.5%
Research
8.3%
Semiconductors
4.2%
Other
41.7%
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Discussions
Which companies are using NX software?
3 Comments
AM
Many MNC companies in india are using Siemens softwares. Nx specially use for plastic and die casting industry majorly. Read more
What is NX software used for?
3 Comments
PS
NX software is mainly used to design CAD models, Tool and Sheet metal design, 2D drafting and much more.Read more
What is NX CAD used for?
2 Comments
PS
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...Read more
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