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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
Starting at $708.00 Per Year
Inventor
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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Star Rating
(141)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $708.00 Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Inventor excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize detailed modeling capabilities. In contrast, KeyCreator, while still strong, does not match this level of performance in the same category.
- Users report that KeyCreator offers superior ease of use with a score of 9.0 compared to Inventor's 8.3, indicating that those new to CAD software may find KeyCreator more accessible and user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's rendering tools scored 7.5, which some users find lacking compared to KeyCreator's higher performance in this area, suggesting that KeyCreator may provide better visual output for presentations and client reviews.
- G2 users highlight that KeyCreator has a better overall quality of support with a score of 8.7, which is crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance and troubleshooting, while Inventor's support quality is rated at 8.1.
- Users on G2 indicate that Inventor has a more robust set of editing tools, scoring 8.7, which is beneficial for users who need to make frequent adjustments to their designs, whereas KeyCreator's editing capabilities are perceived as less comprehensive.
- Reviewers mention that KeyCreator's entry-level price starting at $708.00 makes it a more budget-friendly option for small businesses, while Inventor's higher entry price of $2085 may be a barrier for some users looking for cost-effective solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
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KeyCreator
KeyCreator Drafting Standard
Starting at $708.00
Per Year
The most compatible, efficient, and agile drafting solution available
- Optimized Traditional Drawing and Construction Tools
- Generate drawings from 3D solids
- Organize objects with levels/sub-levels, entity naming, external references, and custom properties
Free Trial
Inventor
Free Trial is available
KeyCreator
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
373
9.1
114
Ease of Use
8.4
374
9.0
114
Ease of Setup
7.9
104
8.7
19
Ease of Admin
7.7
99
8.9
16
Quality of Support
8.1
342
8.7
113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
94
9.2
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
368
7.9
111
Features by Category
Design
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
Edit
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.3
35
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
7.7
36
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
Design
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
Tools
5.6
16
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.1
17
Not enough data
Work
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
Not enough data
Environment
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
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Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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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
Inventor and KeyCreator are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
Inventor is categorized as Simulation & CAE and General-Purpose CAD
KeyCreator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
KeyCreator
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
24.8%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
23.2%
Automotive
18.1%
Machinery
9.4%
Design
8.7%
Plastics
6.5%
Other
34.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
What file formats does KeyCreator support?
7 Comments
Official Response from KeyCreator
KeyCreator's robust set of translators will allow you to open and edit nearly any CAD file as if it were your own. Read files from SOLIDWORKS, Pro/E,...Read more
KeyCreator has no more discussions with answers
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