# KeyShot, Designcenter NX, Maya vs Designcenter Solid Edge Comparison | | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 181 | 527 | 267 | 599 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (37.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $1,299.00 Per Year | Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month | No pricing available | Starting at $90.47 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### KeyShot Pros: - Asset Management (1 reviews) - Assets (1 reviews) Cons: - Error Issues (1 reviews) - Limited Materials (1 reviews) ### Designcenter NX Pros: - Features (80 reviews) - Ease of Use (64 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (31 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (30 reviews) ### Maya Pros: - 3D Modeling (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Crashes (1 reviews) - Software Bugs (1 reviews) ### Designcenter Solid Edge Pros: - Ease of Use (101 reviews) - 3D Modeling (64 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (47 reviews) - Difficult Learning (46 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (167 reviews) | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 8.8 (228 reviews) | 8.4 (435 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (168 reviews) | 8.2 (437 reviews) | 7.0 (228 reviews) | 8.3 (475 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (301 reviews) | 8.8 (35 reviews) | 8.2 (258 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (91 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (131 reviews) | 8.6 (224 reviews) | 7.8 (200 reviews) | 8.2 (405 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 8.8 (89 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (167 reviews) | 8.8 (230 reviews) | 8.1 (223 reviews) | 8.4 (423 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### KeyShot #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: KeyShot Studio Subscription Price: $1,299.00 Per Year Description: KeyShot Studio Subscription brings all the advanced features you need to create incredible visuals. Why do professionals choose KeyShot? KeyShot is widely recognized as the industry-leading visualization solution for design and engineering professionals on both macOS and Windows, and the easiest, and most powerful when it comes to presenting concepts for design reviews, exploring digital prototypes, and creating final visuals for marketing and sales – all from your 3D data. KeyShot provides more features and capabilities on both Mac and PC, plus the • Easiest User Interface • Most Accurate Materials • Most Powerful Lighting • Fastest Rendering Speeds • Highest Quality Visuals • And KeyShot is the only one that offers: Key Features: - ★ Material & Lighting Presets and Creation - ★ AI Restyle, Background, and Imagine Modes - ★ Add Product and Studio Variations [Learn more about KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### Designcenter NX #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Designcenter X NX Essentials Price: Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month Description: Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation. Key Features: - Feature-based solid modeling - Synchronous technology - Drafting [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Maya #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Designcenter Solid Edge #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Designcenter Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS Price: Starting at $90.47 Per Month Description: Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering. Key Features: - 2D drafting - Data import and reuse - Basic 3D part design [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Digital Asset Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A | | **Maya** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | #### Interface and Performance | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Organizational Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Asset Management | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **File Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expiration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Watermark** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Rights Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brand Guidelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Media Types | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brand Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration with Creative Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration with Marketing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A | | **Maya** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.2/10 | 115 | #### CAD to CAM | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (100 reviews) | | **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (94 reviews) | | **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (95 reviews) | #### CNC Programming | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) | | **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (83 reviews) | | **Programming Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (82 reviews) | #### Machining | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | | **Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | | **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (92 reviews) | ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A | | **Maya** | 8.0/10 | 100 | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Move | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Store & Manage | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A | | **Maya** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.5/10 | 193 | #### Design | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (183 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (185 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (179 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (171 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (176 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (167 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (176 reviews) | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (167 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (170 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (176 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (170 reviews) | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | 8.2/10 | 56 | | **Maya** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.9/10 | 97 | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (86 reviews) | | **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.6 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (68 reviews) | | **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (76 reviews) | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | 8.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (76 reviews) | | **File Editing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (80 reviews) | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (66 reviews) | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.2 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (83 reviews) | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (74 reviews) | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 5.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (28 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (28 reviews) | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A | | **Maya** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.1/10 | 103 | #### Design | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (98 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (96 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (95 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (81 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (87 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (83 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (84 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (84 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (89 reviews) | | **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (90 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (92 reviews) | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A | | **Maya** | 6.7/10 | 32 | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A | | **Maya** | 7.4/10 | 41 | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter NX** | 8.8/10 | 89 | | **Maya** | N/A | N/A | | **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.8/10 | 125 | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 9.3 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (105 reviews) | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (94 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (97 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.3 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (95 reviews) | | **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (91 reviews) | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | Not enough data | 9.0 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (96 reviews) | | **Import Files** | Not enough data | 8.7 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (96 reviews) | | **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (99 reviews) | | **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.5 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (91 reviews) | | **File size** | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (100 reviews) | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (91 reviews) | | **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | 8.2 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (89 reviews) | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (90 reviews) | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (97 reviews) | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (94 reviews) | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (91 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (91 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.9 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (104 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to KeyShot (3):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-asset-management) **Unique to Designcenter NX (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing) **Unique to Maya (4):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine) **Unique to Designcenter Solid Edge (5):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | KeyShot | Designcenter NX | Maya | Designcenter Solid Edge | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 68.9% | 28.6% | 61.8% | 54.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.9% | 34.2% | 23.2% | 30.4% | | **Enterprise** | 14.1% | 37.3% | 15.1% | 15.4% | ### By Industry #### KeyShot - **Design:** 42.9% - **Higher Education:** 6.2% - **Automotive:** 5.6% - **Animation:** 3.4% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.8% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.3% - **Graphic Design:** 2.3% - **Computer Software:** 2.3% - **Other:** 26.0% #### Designcenter NX - **Automotive:** 15.8% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 13.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.4% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.8% - **Defense & Space:** 5.8% - **Design:** 5.6% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.0% - **Manufacturing:** 3.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9% - **Semiconductors:** 2.5% - **Other:** 29.3% #### Maya - **Animation:** 16.6% - **Computer Games:** 13.1% - **Design:** 6.9% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 6.9% - **Entertainment:** 6.2% - **Higher Education:** 5.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.1% - **Computer Software:** 3.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.1% - **Other:** 31.7% #### Designcenter Solid Edge - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 21.4% - **Automotive:** 12.6% - **Design:** 9.0% - **Machinery:** 5.8% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8% - **Computer Software:** 3.8% - **Manufacturing:** 3.6% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3% - **Higher Education:** 2.2% - **Other:** 32.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to KeyShot - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - 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[Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### KeyShot - Title: [What is KeyShot used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-keyshot-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Keyshot is used for material application and rendering. it is best for product shots and photography. You can apply materials to the objects which are very..." - Title: [Can you model in KeyShot?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-model-in-keyshot) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Not. We can upload the modeled part in keyshot." - Title: [How can I make more natural lights inside and out?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36469-how-can-i-make-more-natural-lights-inside-and-out) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Great question, Francisco. For interior lighting, use 'Interior' mode Lighting Preset (on the Project, Lighting tab). This is optimized for those inside..." - Title: [How can I remove the white spots like powder while rendering?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36321-how-can-i-remove-the-white-spots-like-powder-while-rendering) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I think you are referring to fireflies. the latest keyshot i.e. keyshot 10 has the feature to remove fireflies. " ### Designcenter NX - Title: [Which companies are using NX software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-companies-are-using-nx-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "https://www.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/customer-case-study/?fm_1ARrzH=true&f2=EwNgrAjFEiQ" - Title: [What is NX software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-software-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "NX software used mainly for CAD modeling, Simulation And analysis" - Title: [What is NX CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-cad-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to..." - Title: [Can I use NX for 3D printing purpose?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-nx-for-3d-printing-purpose) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can use" ### Maya - Title: [Is Maya free to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-maya-free-to-use) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "NO" - Title: [What is new in Maya?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-new-in-maya) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Its a software of Autodesk, used for 3D modelling, rendering and animation" - Title: [What studios use Maya?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-studios-use-maya) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "MPC" - Title: [What does Maya software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-maya-software-do) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "While it's understandable that many of us prefer to do the work ourselves, when you have more tasks or responsibilities you start to define your time..." - Title: [laraib](https://www.g2.com/discussions/49923-laraib) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You need assistance and support to run a successful and high-quality business, which will undoubtedly boost your sales and team performance. In these..." ### Designcenter Solid Edge - Title: [Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-or-solid-edge-better) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Solidworks" - Title: [Is Solid Edge free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-free) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [What is Solid Edge used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solid-edge-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It is used for 3D modeling as well as drafting." - Title: [What file type does Solid Edge use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-file-type-does-solid-edge-use) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Solid Edge uses proprietary file formats with specific extensions similar to other 3D CAD systems. Those are: .ASM = Assemblies .PAR = Parts .PSM = Sheet..." - Title: [Is Solid Edge good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-good) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Very Good" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/keyshot-vs-designcenter-nx-vs-maya-vs-designcenter-solid-edge)