# Designcenter NX, Modo vs Onshape Comparison

| | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 527 | 86 | 695 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (37.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month | £74.00 1 Users Per Month | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | 

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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)

### Modo

**Not enough data**

### Onshape

Pros:
- Ease of Use (28 reviews)
- Collaboration (22 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (18 reviews)
- Lack of Features (10 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (437 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (301 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (224 reviews) | 8.4 (66 reviews) | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (230 reviews) | 7.3 (73 reviews) | 9.5 (578 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

### Modo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: £74.00 1 Users Per Month

Description: Month-by-month subscription with no contract. 

Key Features:
- Access to new product releases and features
- Continued Support 

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Onshape

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Onshape Standard

Price: $1,500.00 1 User Per Year

Description: For the individual user or small team who only needs basic data management.

Key Features:
- Part & Assembly Modeling
- Drawings
- Runs on Web & Mobile

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | 7.3/10 | 24 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 5.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 5.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (233 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (236 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (231 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (194 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (230 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (195 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (225 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (198 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (211 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (221 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (204 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.2/10 | 56 |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (160 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.6 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (78 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (100 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 8.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (84 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | 9.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (125 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 9.2 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (130 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (160 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (47 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 |

#### File Options

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (146 reviews) | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (147 reviews) | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (135 reviews) | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (145 reviews) | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (98 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (133 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (149 reviews) | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (142 reviews) | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (145 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (150 reviews) | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.7 (22 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (20 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | 7.4/10 | 11 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | 5.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | 6.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Time-to-market** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Cost estimating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Product approval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **CAD Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **BOM Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **BOM visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **ECO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (14 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Product Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (14 reviews) | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (13 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.8/10 | 89 |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 |

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

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.3 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.3 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (36 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 9.0 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 8.7 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.5 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.2 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.9 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Designcenter NX (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to Modo (4):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation)

**Unique to Onshape (9):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Designcenter NX | Modo | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 28.6% | 74.7% | 79.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.2% | 18.1% | 16.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.3% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 

### 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:** 5.6%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9%
- **Semiconductors:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 29.3%

#### Modo

- **Design:** 21.7%
- **Computer Games:** 9.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.6%
- **Animation:** 8.4%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.2%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 6.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Fine Art:** 3.6%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 22.9%

#### Onshape

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 19.7%
- **Design:** 10.1%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.5%
- **Machinery:** 6.2%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 4.6%
- **Automotive:** 3.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 32.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Designcenter NX

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 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 (315 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 (996 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)

### Alternatives to Modo

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (279 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [3D Coat](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-coat/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews)

### Alternatives to Onshape

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 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)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)

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## 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"

### Modo

- Title: [Hwo do i go back and edit the fusion item after converring the mesh fusion item?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50604-hwo-do-i-go-back-and-edit-the-fusion-item-after-converring-the-mesh-fusion-item) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Cristian, 

Sorry, you're having issues, I've reported the issue to our support team.
If you'd like to also submit a ticket through the support portal..."
- Title: [how to accurately convert fusionsurface to polygonsurface?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36915-how-to-accurately-convert-fusionsurface-to-polygonsurface) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohammad, 

Thanks for your post, check out our Mesh Fusion documentation..."

### Onshape

- Title: [What is Onshape used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-onshape-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Collaboratively design products and solutions for problems using a browser on nearly any computer. Manage the data for the parts you design and prepare them..."
- Title: [When can we expect some better surfacing tools or plugins.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-can-we-expect-some-better-surfacing-tools-or-plugins) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should really try some of the custom feature scripts like sculpt, Plane, 3D sketch and surface extend. Also, I'm sure there are more since I looked into it."
- Title: [Does this product have the capability to show stress/strain, show transfer of heat, and airflow?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/42157-does-this-product-have-the-capability-to-show-stress-strain-show-transfer-of-heat-and-airflow) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only through partner apps"
- Title: [Onshape's 2D drawing platform doesn't let you make a sketch aside from line or spline.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34202-onshape-s-2d-drawing-platform-doesn-t-let-you-make-a-sketch-aside-from-line-or-spline) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It has many basic sketch features"
- Title: [What is the fastest way to deselect multiple items when zoomed into a design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33946-what-is-the-fastest-way-to-deselect-multiple-items-when-zoomed-into-a-design) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Tapping the Space Bar"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-nx-vs-modo-vs-onshape)