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Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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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
(272)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that SimScale excels in ease of use, with many users appreciating its cloud-based platform and intuitive interface. One user highlighted that onboarding was quick and easy, allowing them to focus on building solid engineering models rather than navigating complex setups.
- Users say that Inventor shines in 3D modeling and customization, with features that allow for personalized shortcuts and drawing styles. Reviewers have noted its robust capabilities in creating assemblies, making it a favorite for those who prioritize detailed solid modeling.
- According to verified reviews, SimScale's technical support is highly praised, with users reporting phenomenal assistance that enhances their experience. This level of support can be a significant advantage for teams needing quick resolutions to technical challenges.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor offers impressive accuracy in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, which is crucial for professionals who require precision in their designs. This aspect has been a key factor for users who value detailed and accurate outputs in their projects.
- G2 reviewers highlight that SimScale's flexibility in finite element analysis (FEA) is a standout feature, making it particularly appealing for users focused on simulation. The software's straightforward approach to FEA has garnered positive feedback from those transitioning from other platforms.
- Users report that while Inventor has a strong feature set for 3D/solid modeling, it faces challenges in ease of setup compared to SimScale. Reviewers have noted that SimScale's setup process is more user-friendly, which can be a deciding factor for teams looking for a quick implementation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
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SimScale
No pricing availableFree Trial
Inventor
Free Trial is available
SimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
373
8.5
249
Ease of Use
8.4
374
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
7.9
104
9.0
150
Ease of Admin
7.7
99
9.1
27
Quality of Support
8.1
342
9.2
244
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
94
9.1
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
368
9.7
248
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
5.7
187
8.6
20
5.3
185
8.7
20
6.2
187
7.6
19
6.2
181
Tools
5.6
16
8.7
192
7.5
19
8.5
181
7.1
17
7.2
163
Work
6.9
15
7.0
154
6.8
15
7.2
155
7.2
16
7.6
162
7.6
14
6.0
144
7.6
16
7.6
162
Environment
7.7
17
8.1
171
7.7
18
7.8
165
6.9
18
8.0
165
8.1
19
8.3
184
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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 SimScale are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Inventor is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
SimScale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SimScale
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%
Oil & Energy
3.8%
Other
51.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.5%
Automotive
13.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Higher Education
6.0%
Architecture & Planning
5.6%
Other
44.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do you handle the data creation problem?
2 Comments
SG
You basically need to create each model from scratch in Inventor. You can copy your AutoCAD in Inventor and extrude the models but the models won't be...Read 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
SimScale has no more discussions with answers
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