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At a Glance
Inventor Nastran
Inventor Nastran
Star Rating
(23)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Simcenter Femap
Simcenter Femap
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that Inventor Nastran excels in finite element analysis with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for users focused on structural simulations, while Simcenter Femap, although strong, does not match this level of performance.
  • Users report that Simcenter Femap offers superior quality of support with a score of 8.5 compared to Inventor Nastran's 6.7, indicating that users find Femap's customer service more responsive and helpful.
  • G2 users highlight that Inventor Nastran's 3D/solid modeling tools score 8.3, which is beneficial for users needing robust modeling capabilities, whereas Simcenter Femap lacks in this area, leading to some dissatisfaction among users who prioritize modeling features.
  • Users on G2 mention that Simcenter Femap has a higher ease of use rating at 7.8 compared to Inventor Nastran's 7.1, suggesting that Femap may be more intuitive for new users or those less experienced with simulation software.
  • Reviewers say that Inventor Nastran's integration capabilities score 8.3, which is a strong point for users looking to connect with other Autodesk products, while Simcenter Femap's integration features are not as robust, leading to potential workflow challenges.
  • Users report that the product direction for Simcenter Femap is viewed positively at 8.3, indicating a strong roadmap and future enhancements, while Inventor Nastran's product direction score of 7.8 suggests some uncertainty about its future development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor Nastran
No pricing available
Simcenter Femap
No pricing available
Free Trial
Inventor Nastran
No trial information available
Simcenter Femap
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.5
22
8.5
8
Ease of Use
7.1
22
7.9
14
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.7
8
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
6.6
22
8.5
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
22
8.3
7
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
6
Design
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Work
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Environment
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Inventor Nastran
Inventor Nastran
Simcenter Femap
Simcenter Femap
Inventor Nastran and Simcenter Femap are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Inventor Nastran
Inventor Nastran has no unique categories
Simcenter Femap
Simcenter Femap has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor Nastran
Inventor Nastran
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.9%
Simcenter Femap
Simcenter Femap
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Inventor Nastran
Inventor Nastran
Automotive
31.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Staffing and Recruiting
9.1%
Oil & Energy
9.1%
Other
22.7%
Simcenter Femap
Simcenter Femap
Aviation & Aerospace
18.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Defense & Space
12.5%
Semiconductors
6.3%
Other
37.5%
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Simcenter Femap
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Discussions
Inventor Nastran
Inventor Nastran Discussions
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Simcenter Femap
Simcenter Femap Discussions
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Simcenter Femap has no discussions with answers