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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2085 1 year
FreeCAD
Star Rating
(58)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(437)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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- Users report that Inventor excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.0, while FreeCAD's score of 7.8 indicates it may not be as robust in this area. Reviewers mention that Inventor's advanced modeling capabilities are particularly beneficial for complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's drawing tools score 8.6, providing a more intuitive experience compared to FreeCAD's 8.0. Users say that the ease of creating detailed technical drawings in Inventor significantly enhances productivity.
- G2 users highlight that Inventor's quality of support is rated at 8.1, slightly better than FreeCAD's 8.0. Users report that having responsive customer support is crucial for troubleshooting and maximizing software efficiency.
- Users on G2 indicate that Inventor's ease of use is rated at 8.3, which is higher than FreeCAD's 7.8. Reviewers mention that a more user-friendly interface in Inventor allows for quicker onboarding and less time spent on training.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's file import and export capabilities score 8.5, while FreeCAD's scores are slightly lower at 8.3 and 8.4 respectively. Users say that seamless file interoperability is essential for collaboration with other software tools.
- Users report that Inventor's documentation score of 8.6 is superior to FreeCAD's 7.7, indicating that comprehensive documentation can significantly aid users in navigating the software's features effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FreeCAD
No pricing availableInventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
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FreeCAD
No trial information availableInventor
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
42
8.8
373
Ease of Use
7.8
43
8.4
374
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.9
104
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.7
99
Quality of Support
8.0
35
8.1
342
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
94
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
42
8.3
368
Features by Category
Design
8.4
23
8.6
37
8.1
25
8.9
37
8.0
23
8.4
37
7.5
21
7.5
34
Edit
8.3
23
8.1
36
7.2
21
7.3
35
8.0
23
8.0
36
7.5
23
7.7
36
Collaboration
8.2
20
8.1
36
7.7
22
8.6
35
8.2
21
8.2
36
File Options
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
6.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
Tools
7.3
19
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
Design
8.0
19
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
7.6
19
Tools
Not enough data
5.6
16
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.1
17
Work
Not enough data
6.9
15
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
7.2
16
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.6
16
Environment
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
19
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File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FreeCAD and Inventor are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreeCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Inventor
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
15.1%
Design
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Industrial Automation
7.5%
Machinery
5.7%
Other
49.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
24.8%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.3%
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Discussions
Does anybody have any experience with the FEA module in FreeCad?
1 Comment
JB
The FEA module is quite usable in its current state. You should be able to do the tasks you mentioned. Follow the wiki and tutorials first to get the hang of...Read more
FREECAD FOR PROFESSIONAL
1 Comment
AJ
hi.
i just want to know that can i use FreeCAD for professional uses for free or it is open for practice/student only
Read more
new user
1 Comment
G2
Looks impressive. I look forward to getting involved. Interested in Vintage 1930s cars. i'm in AustraliaRead more
there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?
2 Comments
KC
Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.
The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ...Read more
Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?
2 Comments
MG
Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtIRead more
Is there a good place to look for more advanced tutorials/examples for iLogic?
2 Comments
TD
beinginventive.com is also a good resource but the forums are definitely the easiest route. It helps to have a programming background. Most things that you...Read more
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