# ESPRIT, hyperMILL vs SolidWorks CAM Comparison | | ESPRIT | hyperMILL | SolidWorks CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 6 | 10 | 34 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ESPRIT | hyperMILL | SolidWorks CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (29 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 3.5 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (30 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ESPRIT #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### hyperMILL #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SolidWorks CAM #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESPRIT** | 8.6/10 | 5 | | **hyperMILL** | 7.2/10 | 9 | | **SolidWorks CAM** | 8.4/10 | 21 | #### CAD to CAM | Feature | ESPRIT | hyperMILL | SolidWorks CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **CAD-CAM Import** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | | **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | | **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | #### CNC Programming | Feature | ESPRIT | hyperMILL | SolidWorks CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (17 reviews) | | **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | | **Programming Control** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | #### Machining | Feature | ESPRIT | hyperMILL | SolidWorks CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **Job Set-up** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | | **Operations** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | | **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ESPRIT | hyperMILL | SolidWorks CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 55.6% | 42.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 33.3% | 33.3% | | **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 11.1% | 24.2% | ### By Industry #### ESPRIT - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 66.7% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 16.7% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 16.7% #### hyperMILL - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.2% - **Semiconductors:** 11.1% - **Research:** 11.1% - **Public Safety:** 11.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 11.1% - **Industrial Automation:** 11.1% - **Computer Software:** 11.1% - **Automotive:** 11.1% #### SolidWorks CAM - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 30.3% - **Design:** 9.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Biotechnology:** 6.1% - **Higher Education:** 6.1% - **Research:** 6.1% - **Medical Devices:** 3.0% - **Industrial Automation:** 3.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.0% - **Other:** 21.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ESPRIT - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [NX CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (291 reviews) - [Mastercam](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercam/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (26 reviews) - [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews) - [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (598 reviews) - [PowerMill](https://www.g2.com/products/powermill/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) - [SprutCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/sprutcam/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (12 reviews) - [FeatureCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/featurecam/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews) ### Alternatives to hyperMILL - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [NX CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (291 reviews) - [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Mastercam](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercam/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (26 reviews) - [PowerMill](https://www.g2.com/products/powermill/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (598 reviews) - [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews) - [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews) - [CAMWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/camworks/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews) ### Alternatives to SolidWorks CAM - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [NX CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (291 reviews) - [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Mastercam](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercam/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (26 reviews) - [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews) - [CAMWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/camworks/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews) - [HSM](https://www.g2.com/products/hsm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews) - [PowerMill](https://www.g2.com/products/powermill/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews) - [FeatureCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/featurecam/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ESPRIT No discussions available for this product. ### hyperMILL No discussions available for this product. ### SolidWorks CAM No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/esprit-vs-hypermill-vs-solidworks-cam)