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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
No pricing available
Designcenter Solid Edge
Star Rating
(552)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansOctoPrint
Star Rating
(11)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Solid Edge excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, receiving a score of 9.5, which reviewers mention provides a robust platform for complex designs. In contrast, OctoPrint, while strong in file editing with a score of 9.3, does not offer the same level of advanced modeling capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's CAD-CAM import feature scores 8.5, making it a reliable choice for users needing seamless integration between design and manufacturing. OctoPrint, however, lacks this feature, focusing instead on 3D printing management.
- Users on G2 highlight Solid Edge's strong file interoperability with a score of 9.0, which allows for easy collaboration across different software platforms. In comparison, OctoPrint's standalone slicer feature scores lower at 6.7, indicating potential limitations in file handling.
- Reviewers say that Solid Edge's drawing tools are rated at 9.3, providing users with a comprehensive set of options for creating detailed technical drawings. OctoPrint, while offering basic drawing capabilities, does not match this level of functionality.
- G2 users report that Solid Edge's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is generally favorable, although some users mention that OctoPrint's support, rated at 8.1, could be more responsive, particularly for troubleshooting issues.
- Users say that Solid Edge's customization options, particularly in custom commands and menus, score highly at 8.8 and 9.0 respectively, allowing for a tailored user experience. OctoPrint, while customizable, does not provide the same depth in this area, which may limit user flexibility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Designcenter Solid Edge
Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS
Starting at $90.47
Per Month
Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design
OctoPrint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Designcenter Solid Edge
Free Trial is available
OctoPrint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
406
9.4
9
Ease of Use
8.3
445
9.4
9
Ease of Setup
8.2
230
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
86
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
377
8.1
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
85
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
394
8.7
9
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.6
99
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.4
94
Not enough data
CNC Programming
7.9
84
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.1
81
Not enough data
Machining
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
Design
8.9
173
Not enough data
9.0
174
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.2
166
Not enough data
Edit
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.4
162
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
8.2
165
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.7
84
9.3
7
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
7.7
74
Not enough data
8.5
78
9.3
5
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
64
6.7
6
8.6
81
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Feature Not Available
6.3
5
8.4
72
10.0
7
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
6.0
26
Not enough data
6.0
26
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
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
7.9
94
Not enough data
Tools
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.7
82
Not enough data
Work
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
83
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
Environment
8.1
89
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
93
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
7.4
88
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.0
91
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.3
88
Not enough data
7.4
90
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.8
87
Not enough data
7.4
86
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Designcenter Solid Edge and OctoPrint are categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
Designcenter Solid Edge is categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Simulation & CAE, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and General-Purpose CAD
OctoPrint is categorized as Other CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter Solid Edge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OctoPrint
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
21.1%
Automotive
12.5%
Design
8.9%
Machinery
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
47.4%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Wireless
9.1%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Research
9.1%
Food Production
9.1%
Other
45.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?
4 Comments
HJ
Solidworks is far better in terms of productivity and user friendly mostly for repetitive models or library parts. Read more
How can solid edge be improved? Making it available for the higher version of the OS.
2 Comments
EK
Hello Mahalakshmi,
The most recent version, Solid Edge 2021, has been certified to run on the Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version...Read more
What can you do with OctoPrint?
1 Comment
DD
Remotely manage your 3D printer.
Monitor 3D printing and, using plugins, have the ability to stop printing when something goes wrong.Read more
OctoPrint has no more discussions with answers
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