# ETAP, SolidWorks Electrical Professional vs CYME Power Engineering Software Comparison | | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 22 | 16 | 24 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (42.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ETAP Cons: - Licensing Issues (1 reviews) - Limited Customization (1 reviews) ### SolidWorks Electrical Professional **Not enough data** ### CYME Power Engineering Software **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (13 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** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.9 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 6.4 (13 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ETAP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### SolidWorks Electrical Professional #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### CYME Power Engineering Software #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### MEP | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ETAP** | N/A | N/A | | **SolidWorks Electrical Professional** | N/A | N/A | | **CYME Power Engineering Software** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Systems** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Work | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drafting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Simulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ETAP** | N/A | N/A | | **SolidWorks Electrical Professional** | N/A | N/A | | **CYME Power Engineering Software** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Schematic editor** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Component placement** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Library | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Board size** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Layers** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customization | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom interface** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ETAP** | N/A | N/A | | **SolidWorks Electrical Professional** | N/A | N/A | | **CYME Power Engineering Software** | 8.7/10 | 12 | #### Design | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Work | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to ETAP (1):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design) **Unique to SolidWorks Electrical Professional (1):** [MEP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Unique to CYME Power Engineering Software (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ETAP | SolidWorks Electrical Professional | CYME Power Engineering Software | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 31.6% | 20.0% | 26.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.3% | 66.7% | 39.1% | | **Enterprise** | 42.1% | 13.3% | 34.8% | ### By Industry #### ETAP - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 21.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 10.5% - **Food & Beverages:** 10.5% - **Design:** 10.5% - **Telecommunications:** 5.3% - **Food Production:** 5.3% - **Facilities Services:** 5.3% - **Education Management:** 5.3% - **Computer Software:** 5.3% - **Civil Engineering:** 5.3% - **Other:** 15.8% #### SolidWorks Electrical Professional - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 46.7% - **Research:** 6.7% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.7% - **Food & Beverages:** 6.7% - **Entertainment:** 6.7% - **Civil Engineering:** 6.7% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 6.7% - **Automotive:** 6.7% - **Animation:** 6.7% #### CYME Power Engineering Software - **Utilities:** 30.4% - **Oil & Energy:** 26.1% - **Higher Education:** 13.0% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 8.7% - **Consulting:** 4.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.3% - **Management Consulting:** 4.3% - **Construction:** 4.3% - **Alternative Dispute Resolution:** 4.3% --- ## 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Top Discussions ### ETAP No discussions available for this product. ### SolidWorks Electrical Professional No discussions available for this product. ### CYME Power Engineering Software No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/etap-vs-solidworks-electrical-professional-vs-cyme-power-engineering-software)