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Compare HSM and SolidWorks CAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
HSM
Star Rating
(18)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HSMSolidWorks CAM
Star Rating
(34)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.4% 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 SolidWorks CAM excels in CAD-CAM Import with a score of 8.7, allowing for seamless integration with SolidWorks designs, while HSM scores slightly higher at 9.1, indicating a more robust import capability for various CAD formats.
- Reviewers mention that HSM shines in CAM Data Exchange with a score of 9.3, which facilitates better collaboration and data sharing between teams, whereas SolidWorks CAM has a lower score of 8.4, suggesting some limitations in this area.
- G2 users highlight that SolidWorks CAM offers strong CNC Workflows with a score of 8.6, making it easier to set up and manage machining processes, while HSM's score of 8.2 indicates it may not be as intuitive for users in this aspect.
- Users on G2 report that SolidWorks CAM's CNC Feature Recognition, scoring 8.1, can sometimes struggle with complex geometries, whereas HSM's score of 8.2 suggests it may handle feature recognition slightly better, providing more accurate toolpath generation.
- Reviewers say that HSM's Job Set-up is rated at 8.8, which is higher than SolidWorks CAM's 8.4, indicating that users find HSM's setup process more efficient and user-friendly, particularly for new users.
- Users mention that both products have comparable scores in Tooling and Toolpaths, with SolidWorks CAM at 8.4 and HSM at 8.3, but some users feel that SolidWorks CAM offers more customizable tooling options, enhancing their machining capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HSM
No pricing availableSolidWorks CAM
No pricing availableFree Trial
HSM
No trial information availableSolidWorks CAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
14
9.1
31
Ease of Use
9.0
13
8.8
31
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
12
8.3
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
13
7.7
30
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
9.1
11
8.7
19
9.3
9
8.4
18
8.5
9
8.5
20
CNC Programming
8.2
10
8.6
17
8.2
10
8.1
17
8.0
10
8.7
17
Machining
8.8
10
8.4
20
8.0
10
8.2
19
8.3
10
8.4
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HSM and SolidWorks CAM are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
HSM has no unique categories
SolidWorks CAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HSM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks CAM
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
Higher Education
23.5%
Design
11.8%
Apparel & Fashion
11.8%
Research
5.9%
Medical Devices
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
30.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Design
9.1%
Research
6.1%
Higher Education
6.1%
Other
39.4%
Discussions
HSM has no discussions with answers
SolidWorks CAM has no discussions with answers
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