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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
IronCAD
Star Rating
(43)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IronCADSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(617)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.3% 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 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.7, while IronCAD's tools scored slightly lower at 9.1. Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS provides a more intuitive interface for complex modeling tasks.
- Reviewers mention that IronCAD shines in ease of setup, scoring 9.1 compared to SOLIDWORKS's 7.7. Users on G2 appreciate IronCAD's straightforward installation process, making it a favorable choice for small businesses looking to minimize downtime.
- G2 users highlight SOLIDWORKS's superior drawing tools, with a score of 9.4, while IronCAD's drawing tools lag behind at 6.7. Users say that SOLIDWORKS offers more robust features for creating detailed technical drawings, which is crucial for engineering projects.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS has a more extensive library of components, scoring 7.9, compared to IronCAD's lower score. Reviewers mention that this extensive library allows for quicker design iterations and reduces the time spent searching for parts.
- Reviewers mention that IronCAD's integration capabilities with ERP systems scored 8.7, which is a strong point for users needing seamless data flow between design and manufacturing. In contrast, SOLIDWORKS scored 9.5 in CAD & PLM integration, indicating a more comprehensive solution for product lifecycle management.
- Users on G2 report that SOLIDWORKS has a higher quality of support, scoring 8.1, compared to IronCAD's 7.9. Reviewers say that SOLIDWORKS's support team is more responsive and knowledgeable, which is essential for users who may encounter technical challenges.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IronCAD
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
IronCAD
Free Trial is available
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
36
8.8
514
Ease of Use
8.3
37
8.6
518
Ease of Setup
9.1
9
8.1
90
Ease of Admin
8.9
9
7.9
46
Quality of Support
7.9
32
8.1
455
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
9
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
32
8.6
510
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
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
Not enough data
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
6.7
7
9.4
98
9.3
7
9.4
98
7.6
7
9.3
94
7.5
6
8.1
94
Edit
8.3
7
8.5
93
8.8
7
8.3
86
8.3
7
9.3
93
8.1
7
8.3
81
Collaboration
6.9
6
8.6
90
7.8
6
9.0
91
8.1
6
8.4
86
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
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
7.6
58
Tools
Not enough data
7.9
52
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.3
47
Work
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.4
46
Environment
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
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
IronCAD and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as CAD Viewers, Simulation & CAE, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
IronCAD is categorized as 3D Modeling
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IronCAD
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
Furniture
13.2%
Packaging and Containers
7.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.9%
Automotive
7.9%
Architecture & Planning
7.9%
Other
55.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Design
12.0%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
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Discussions
What is IronCAD mechanical?
2 Comments
PT
ICM is an add-on for IronCAD. This piece of software is made by IronCAD users for IronCAD users. It automates steps in the elaboration so that you have even...Read more
IronCAD has no more discussions with answers
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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