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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
No pricing available
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
(98)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Inventor excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.0, while Simulink's score of 8.3 indicates it may not be as robust in this area. Reviewers mention that Inventor's modeling capabilities are particularly beneficial for detailed mechanical designs.
- Reviewers mention that Simulink shines in fluid analysis and finite element analysis, both scoring 8.2, which is significantly higher than Inventor's scores of 5.6 and 7.5 respectively. Users on G2 appreciate Simulink's advanced simulation capabilities for complex systems.
- Users say that Inventor's drawing tools received a score of 8.6, which is on par with Simulink's 8.3. However, reviewers mention that Inventor's editing tools (8.7) are slightly more favorable compared to Simulink's 8.8, indicating a preference for Inventor in terms of ease of making adjustments to designs.
- G2 users report that Simulink is superior in discrete event modeling with a score of 9.2, while Inventor's score of 6.9 suggests it may not be as effective for users needing this specific functionality. Reviewers mention that this makes Simulink a better choice for those focused on event-driven simulations.
- Users on G2 highlight that Inventor's quality of support is rated at 8.1, which is slightly better than Simulink's 8.0. Reviewers say that having responsive support is crucial for users who rely on these tools for critical design projects.
- Reviewers mention that Simulink's ability to manage multiple profiles (8.2) is a significant advantage over Inventor's lower score of 6.9. Users report that this feature enhances workflow efficiency, especially in collaborative environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
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Simulink
No pricing availableFree Trial
Inventor
Free Trial is available
Simulink
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
373
8.4
82
Ease of Use
8.4
374
8.0
88
Ease of Setup
7.9
104
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Ease of Admin
7.7
99
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Quality of Support
8.1
342
7.9
86
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
94
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Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
368
8.9
87
Features by Category
Design
8.6
37
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8.9
37
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8.4
37
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7.5
34
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Edit
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.3
35
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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
8.3
14
8.6
20
8.3
15
8.7
20
8.8
15
7.6
19
7.6
11
Tools
5.6
16
8.2
12
7.5
19
8.2
13
7.1
17
8.2
13
Work
6.9
15
9.1
15
6.8
15
8.4
16
7.2
16
8.6
13
7.6
14
8.3
8
7.6
16
8.2
13
Environment
7.7
17
7.7
14
7.7
18
8.0
17
6.9
18
8.2
10
8.1
19
8.7
17
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Inventor and Simulink are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Inventor is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Simulink has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simulink
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%
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Automotive
13.7%
Higher Education
10.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
8.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.3%
Other
43.2%
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
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