# Genesis, SolidWorks Composer vs AutoCAD MEP Comparison

| | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 5 | 33 | 203 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $790 Quarterly | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Genesis

**Not enough data**

### SolidWorks Composer

**Not enough data**

### AutoCAD MEP

Pros:
- BIM Integration (1 reviews)
- Drawing (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Modifications (1 reviews)
- Inadequate Tools (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | 9.0 (29 reviews) | 8.5 (167 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 9.1 (30 reviews) | 8.3 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 7.5 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 8.4 (27 reviews) | 8.3 (161 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 7.5 (164 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Genesis

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SolidWorks Composer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### AutoCAD MEP

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Quarterly

Price: $790 Quarterly


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genesis** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Composer** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD MEP** | 8.2/10 | 109 |

#### Design

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (91 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (95 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (91 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (93 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (92 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (87 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (84 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (24 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genesis** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Composer** | 8.0/10 | 16 |
| **AutoCAD MEP** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### MEP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genesis** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Composer** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD MEP** | 8.3/10 | 111 |

#### Design

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Systems** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (92 reviews) | 
| **3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (92 reviews) | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (92 reviews) | 
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (87 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (94 reviews) | 
| **Drafting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (88 reviews) | 
| **Simulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (87 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Genesis (1):** [Other CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Unique to SolidWorks Composer (1):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling)

**Unique to AutoCAD MEP (2):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [MEP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Genesis | SolidWorks Composer | AutoCAD MEP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.0% | 53.1% | 24.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.0% | 28.1% | 48.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 50.0% | 18.8% | 26.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Genesis

- **Retail:** 25.0%
- **Restaurants:** 25.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 25.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 25.0%

#### SolidWorks Composer

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 18.8%
- **Automotive:** 15.6%
- **Medical Devices:** 12.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 9.4%
- **Design:** 9.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 6.3%
- **Research:** 3.1%
- **Maritime:** 3.1%
- **Machinery:** 3.1%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 15.6%

#### AutoCAD MEP

- **Construction:** 21.4%
- **Design:** 17.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 11.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 9.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 2.1%
- **Automotive:** 1.6%
- **Accounting:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 10.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Genesis

- [Ansys SpaceClaim](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-spaceclaim/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (60 reviews)
- [Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/products/simplify3d/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (41 reviews)
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- [ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/artioscad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
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- [MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/products/meshlab/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/exxar-cad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (16 reviews)
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- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
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### Alternatives to AutoCAD MEP

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- [HEC-RAS](https://www.g2.com/products/hec-ras/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (35 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Genesis

No discussions available for this product.

### SolidWorks Composer

- Title: [Is SolidWorks composer included with professional?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-composer-included-with-professional) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No needs sepeate licence for the Composer."

### AutoCAD MEP

- Title: [What is the difference between AutoCAD and Autocad MEP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-autocad-and-autocad-mep) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD MEP add special custom toolbars and shortcuts that are useful for mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers/drafters.  It's basically AutoCAD..."
- Title: [What is MEP in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mep-in-autocad) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Mechanical electrical plumbing"
- Title: [How I can manage layout](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-i-can-manage-layout) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can manage layout by views/view port/scale settings."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/genesis-vs-solidworks-composer-vs-autocad-mep)