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Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software
Designcenter NX
Scilab
Designcenter NX-vs-Scilab
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Designcenter NX
(524)
4.4
out of
5
Designcenter NX
By
Siemens Digital Industries Software
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Scilab
(64)
4.5
out of
5
Scilab
By
Scilab Enterprises
At a Glance
Star Rating
(524)
4.4
out of
5
(64)
4.5
out of
5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Features
(81)
Ease of Use
(64)
Learning Curve
(31)
Learning Difficulty
(30)
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75
1 Subscription Per Month
No pricing available
Designcenter NX
Star Rating
(524)
4.4
out of
5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Features
(81)
Ease of Use
(64)
Learning Curve
(31)
Learning Difficulty
(30)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75
1 Subscription Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Scilab
Star Rating
(64)
4.5
out of
5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Designcenter NX vs Scilab
Designcenter NX and Scilab both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Designcenter NX is the preferred option.
When assessing product direction, Designcenter NX and Scilab received similar ratings from our reviewers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Designcenter NX
Designcenter X NX 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
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Scilab
No pricing available
Free Trial
Designcenter NX
Free Trial is available
Scilab
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
234
9.0
42
Ease of Use
8.2
434
8.8
42
Ease of Setup
8.0
297
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
38
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
221
8.2
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
38
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
227
8.8
40
Features by Category
Additive Manufacturing
Hide 14 Features
Show 14 Features
8.2
56
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
STL Compatible
8.9
(won by default)
48
Not enough data
3MF Compatible
8.6
(won by default)
47
Not enough data
OBJ Compatible
8.9
(won by default)
49
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Mesh Repair
8.2
(won by default)
52
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
(won by default)
51
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Standalone Slicer
8.4
(won by default)
49
Not enough data
Inetgrated 3D Modeling
9.2
(won by default)
51
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Cloud-based Platform
8.3
(won by default)
47
Not enough data
Downloadable Application
8.9
(won by default)
48
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
AI Text-to-Image
5.9
(won by default)
15
Not enough data
AI Text-to-3D
6.2
(won by default)
15
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Material Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Simulation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Slicing Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Analysis
Hide 12 Features
Show 12 Features
Not enough data
8.3
25
Administration
Quality Control
Not enough data
8.2
(won by default)
13
Data Sampling
Not enough data
8.9
(won by default)
14
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
(won by default)
14
Capabilities
Data Visualization
Not enough data
8.3
(won by default)
22
Survival Analysis
Not enough data
8.0
(won by default)
17
Risk Data Attributes
Not enough data
8.1
(won by default)
15
Cost Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
(won by default)
15
Methodology
ANOVA Support
Not enough data
8.1
(won by default)
12
Regression
Not enough data
8.3
(won by default)
15
Time Series Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
(won by default)
18
Generative AI
AI Text Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Text Summarization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Simulation & CAE
Hide 16 Features
Show 16 Features
Not enough data
7.6
23
Design
3D/solid modeling Tools
Not enough data
5.7
(won by default)
7
Drawing Tools
Not enough data
7.8
(won by default)
10
Editing Tools
Not enough data
8.0
(won by default)
10
Rendering tools
Not enough data
8.1
(won by default)
7
Tools
Fluid analysis
Not enough data
8.6
(won by default)
7
Finite element analysis
Not enough data
7.2
(won by default)
10
Multibody dynamics
Not enough data
8.0
(won by default)
9
Work
Discrete event modeling
Not enough data
8.1
(won by default)
14
Continuous event modeling
Not enough data
8.2
(won by default)
13
Mechanical event simulation
Not enough data
7.2
(won by default)
12
Manufacturing process simulation
Not enough data
7.1
(won by default)
8
Integrate
Not enough data
6.7
(won by default)
7
Environment
Hardware support
Not enough data
7.6
(won by default)
12
Task
Not enough data
7.7
(won by default)
13
Manage Multiple Profiles
Not enough data
7.3
(won by default)
10
Command Clarity
Not enough data
8.3
(won by default)
15
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Hide 18 Features
Show 18 Features
8.8
85
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
3D/solid modeling Tools
9.3
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
Rendering Tools
8.6
(won by default)
72
Not enough data
Drawing Tools
9.1
(won by default)
72
Not enough data
Editing Tools
9.3
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
Text Editing Tools
8.7
(won by default)
72
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Export Files
9.0
(won by default)
72
Not enough data
Import Files
8.7
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
File Interoperability
8.7
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
Backwards compatibility
8.5
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
File size
8.7
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Custom Commands
8.6
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
Custom Scripts
8.2
(won by default)
72
Not enough data
Custom Menus
8.7
(won by default)
72
Not enough data
Custom Interface
8.8
(won by default)
74
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Hardware support
8.8
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
Task-based interfaces
8.6
(won by default)
72
Not enough data
Manage Multiple Profiles
8.8
(won by default)
72
Not enough data
Command Clarity
9.0
(won by default)
73
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Designcenter NX
Scilab
Designcenter NX and Scilab share no categories
Unique Categories
Designcenter NX is categorized as
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
and
Additive Manufacturing
Scilab is categorized as
Simulation & CAE
and
Statistical Analysis
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter NX
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
28.5%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
34.0%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
Scilab
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
57.9%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
24.6%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
17.5%
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
28.5%
57.9%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
34.0%
24.6%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
17.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Designcenter NX
Automotive
15.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.2%
Airlines/Aviation
5.8%
Defense & Space
5.8%
Other
47.9%
Scilab
Higher Education
21.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.5%
Chemicals
7.0%
Computer Software
7.0%
Automotive
5.3%
Other
49.1%
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Discussions
Designcenter NX Discussions
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.
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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.
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Can I use NX for 3D printing purpose?
2 Comments
PS
Definitely. They have a specific Reverse Engineering bundle also.
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