Compare Designcenter NX and KeyShot 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
$1,299.00 Per Year
Designcenter NX
Star Rating
(524)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansKeyShot
Star Rating
(180)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,299.00 Per Year
Learn more about KeyShotDesigncenter NX vs KeyShot
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found KeyShot easier to use and set up. However, Designcenter NX is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Designcenter NX overall.
- Reviewers felt that Designcenter NX meets the needs of their business better than KeyShot.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Designcenter NX is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Designcenter NX over KeyShot.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Designcenter NX
NX X Essentials
Starting at $238.75
1 Subscription Per Month
Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting
KeyShot
KeyShot Studio Subscription
$1,299.00
Per Year
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:
- ★ Material & Lighting Presets and Creation
- ★ AI Restyle, Background, and Imagine Modes
- ★ Add Product and Studio Variations
Free Trial
Designcenter NX
Free Trial is available
KeyShot
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
234
8.6
166
Ease of Use
8.2
434
9.0
167
Ease of Setup
8.0
297
8.8
19
Ease of Admin
8.3
38
8.2
17
Quality of Support
8.6
221
8.2
130
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
38
8.5
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
227
8.7
166
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Management
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
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Not enough data
Media Types
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.9
48
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
8.2
52
Not enough data
9.1
51
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
8.4
49
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
5.9
15
Not enough data
6.2
15
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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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
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
73
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
9.3
73
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.0
72
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Designcenter NX and KeyShot share no categories
Unique Categories
Designcenter NX is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter NX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
KeyShot
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
Automotive
15.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.2%
Airlines/Aviation
5.8%
Defense & Space
5.8%
Other
47.9%
Design
43.2%
Higher Education
6.3%
Automotive
5.7%
Animation
3.4%
Internet
3.4%
Other
38.1%
Discussions
Which companies are using NX software?
3 Comments
AM
Many MNC companies in india are using Siemens softwares. Nx specially use for plastic and die casting industry majorly. Read more
What is NX software used for?
3 Comments
PS
NX software is mainly used to design CAD models, Tool and Sheet metal design, 2D drafting and much more.Read more
What is NX CAD used for?
2 Comments
PS
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...Read more
How can I remove the white spots like powder while rendering?
1 Comment
AL
I think you are referring to fireflies. the latest keyshot i.e. keyshot 10 has the feature to remove fireflies. Read more
How can I make more natural lights inside and out?
1 Comment
Official Response from KeyShot
Great question, Francisco. For interior lighting, use 'Interior' mode Lighting Preset (on the Project, Lighting tab). This is optimized for those inside...Read more
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