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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.5% 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 plansSolidCAM
Star Rating
(38)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
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 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.5, while SolidCAM's score of 8.6 in the same category indicates it may not be as robust for complex modeling tasks. Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's drawing tools are particularly praised, scoring 9.3, which enhances the design workflow significantly.
- Reviewers mention that SolidCAM shines in CNC programming with a higher score of 8.6 for CNC workflows compared to Solid Edge's 7.9. Users on G2 appreciate SolidCAM's programming control and feature recognition, both scoring 8.5, which indicates a more streamlined experience for CNC operations.
- G2 users highlight Solid Edge's superior file interoperability with a score of 9.0, making it easier to work with various file types. In contrast, SolidCAM's file options are less flexible, which may hinder collaboration and data exchange in multi-software environments.
- Users say that SolidCAM offers better tooling and toolpaths with a score of 9.2, which is crucial for machining operations. Solid Edge's score of 8.4 in this area suggests it may not provide the same level of detail and efficiency in toolpath generation.
- Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's ease of use is rated at 8.5, making it accessible for small businesses, while SolidCAM's score of 8.4 indicates a slightly steeper learning curve. Users report that Solid Edge's intuitive interface contributes to a smoother onboarding process for new users.
- Users on G2 report that Solid Edge's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is on par with SolidCAM's score, but the overall user satisfaction with Solid Edge as a business partner is higher at 8.9. This suggests that Solid Edge may provide a more reliable support experience for ongoing business needs.
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
SolidCAM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Designcenter Solid Edge
Free Trial is available
SolidCAM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
406
8.7
22
Ease of Use
8.3
445
8.3
23
Ease of Setup
8.2
230
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
86
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
377
8.5
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
85
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
394
7.0
23
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.6
99
9.0
14
8.4
93
8.7
13
8.4
94
8.7
14
CNC Programming
7.9
84
8.7
14
8.0
82
8.6
14
8.1
81
8.5
13
Machining
8.2
92
8.6
15
8.1
92
8.6
15
8.4
91
9.0
15
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
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
64
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
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 SolidCAM are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
Designcenter Solid Edge is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Simulation & CAE, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and General-Purpose CAD
SolidCAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter Solid Edge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidCAM
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%
Machinery
15.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.1%
Automotive
12.1%
Education Management
9.1%
Other
39.4%
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
Do you Arabic inferface Solidcam version?
1 Comment
KB
SolidCAM currently supports: Czech, Danish, German, English, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,...Read more
SolidCAM has no more discussions with answers
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