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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% 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)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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Star Rating
(616)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in its Drawing Tools, scoring 9.4 compared to Inventor's 8.7. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and robust features make it easier to create detailed technical drawings.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has superior Modeling capabilities, with a score of 9.4 versus Inventor's 8.9. Users appreciate the advanced features like 3D/solid modeling tools that enhance design flexibility and creativity.
- G2 users highlight SOLIDWORKS' strong CAD-CAM Import functionality, scoring 9.1, which allows for seamless integration of CAD designs into CAM processes. In contrast, Inventor's capabilities in this area are less emphasized, leading to a lower user satisfaction.
- Users on G2 report that SOLIDWORKS offers better Rendering Tools, with a score of 8.0 compared to Inventor's 7.5. Reviewers mention that the rendering quality and speed in SOLIDWORKS significantly enhance the visualization of designs.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS provides a more comprehensive Library management system, scoring 8.9 for categorization and search features, while Inventor's library capabilities are rated lower, making it less efficient for users managing large component libraries.
- Users say that SOLIDWORKS has a more favorable Quality of Support, with both products scoring 8.1, but users report that SOLIDWORKS support is more responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users needing timely assistance during projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
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SOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Inventor
Free Trial is available
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
373
8.8
513
Ease of Use
8.4
374
8.6
517
Ease of Setup
7.9
104
8.1
89
Ease of Admin
7.7
99
7.9
46
Quality of Support
8.1
342
8.1
454
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
94
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
368
8.6
509
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Design
8.6
36
9.4
97
8.8
36
9.4
97
8.4
36
9.3
93
7.4
33
8.1
93
Edit
8.1
35
8.5
92
7.3
34
8.3
85
7.9
35
9.3
92
7.6
35
8.3
80
Collaboration
8.0
35
8.6
89
8.5
34
9.0
90
8.2
35
8.4
85
Library
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
CAD
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
8.5
23
Data
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
40
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
41
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
9.1
41
Design
Not enough data
9.4
41
Design
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Library
Not enough data
8.1
12
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Design
9.0
20
9.2
59
8.6
20
9.0
59
8.7
20
8.8
59
7.6
19
7.6
58
Tools
5.6
16
7.9
52
7.5
19
7.9
54
7.1
17
7.3
47
Work
6.9
15
7.5
40
6.8
15
7.8
41
7.2
16
8.2
48
7.6
14
8.1
43
7.6
16
8.4
46
Environment
7.7
17
8.3
52
7.7
18
8.4
50
6.9
18
8.2
48
8.1
19
8.6
52
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
7.5
23
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.8
23
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Inventor and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Simulation & CAE, and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Inventor has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOLIDWORKS
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
22.6%
Design
12.0%
Automotive
6.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.9%
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 is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...Read more
best use o this software
2 Comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
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