# Mastercam, NX CAM, SOLIDWORKS vs SolidCAM Comparison

| | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 26 | 297 | 643 | 38 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $220.00 Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Mastercam

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Tooling (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning Curve (11 reviews)
- Feature Limitations (5 reviews)

### NX CAM

Pros:
- Accuracy (1 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning Curve (2 reviews)

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)
- Features (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (16 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

### SolidCAM

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (179 reviews) | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 8.7 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 8.2 (206 reviews) | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (151 reviews) | 8.3 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 8.0 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (172 reviews) | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.4 (166 reviews) | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 7.0 (23 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Mastercam

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### NX CAM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: NX X Manufacturing Essentials

Price: Starting at $220.00 Per Month

Description: Visualize 3D part data & CAM setups powered by the cloud & extend capabilities with add-ons.

Key Features:
- Cloud collaboration
- Teamcenter integration for NX
- CAD translators

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SolidCAM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | 8.6/10 | 20 |
| **NX CAM** | 8.7/10 | 196 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |
| **SolidCAM** | 8.7/10 | 18 |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (159 reviews) | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (141 reviews) | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (143 reviews) | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (142 reviews) | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (134 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (138 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (133 reviews) | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Operations** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 8.6 (142 reviews) | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (146 reviews) | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **NX CAM** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 |
| **SolidCAM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **NX CAM** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.9/10 | 35 |
| **SolidCAM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **NX CAM** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |
| **SolidCAM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extra Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Translate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **NX CAM** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |
| **SolidCAM** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **NX CAM** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |
| **SolidCAM** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **NX CAM** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **SolidCAM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **NX CAM** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 |
| **SolidCAM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **NX CAM** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |
| **SolidCAM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam)



**Unique to SOLIDWORKS (9):** [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), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)



---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Mastercam | NX CAM | SOLIDWORKS | SolidCAM | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 47.1% | 44.3% | 45.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 35.7% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 17.3% | 21.9% | 21.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Mastercam

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 16.7%
- **Machinery:** 16.7%
- **Education Management:** 12.5%
- **Research:** 8.3%
- **Semiconductors:** 4.2%
- **Nanotechnology:** 4.2%
- **Mining & Metals:** 4.2%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2%
- **Furniture:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 20.8%

#### NX CAM

- **Manufacturing:** 12.4%
- **Automotive:** 12.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.5%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 7.1%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Machinery:** 4.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.5%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Design:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 32.7%

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### SolidCAM

- **Machinery:** 15.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 12.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.1%
- **Automotive:** 12.1%
- **Education Management:** 9.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 6.1%
- **Design:** 6.1%
- **Computer Software:** 6.1%
- **Maritime:** 3.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 15.2%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Mastercam

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
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- [CAMWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/camworks/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [HSM](https://www.g2.com/products/hsm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [PowerMill](https://www.g2.com/products/powermill/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
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- [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [SprutCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/sprutcam/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (12 reviews)

### Alternatives to NX CAM

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [SolidWorks CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-cam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [PowerMill](https://www.g2.com/products/powermill/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [hyperMILL](https://www.g2.com/products/hypermill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [ESPRIT](https://www.g2.com/products/esprit/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [CAMWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/camworks/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [SprutCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/sprutcam/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [HSM](https://www.g2.com/products/hsm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews)

### Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS

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- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)

### Alternatives to SolidCAM

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [SolidWorks CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-cam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [CAMWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/camworks/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [PowerMill](https://www.g2.com/products/powermill/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [hyperMILL](https://www.g2.com/products/hypermill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [ESPRIT](https://www.g2.com/products/esprit/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [HSM](https://www.g2.com/products/hsm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [SprutCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/sprutcam/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (12 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Mastercam

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### NX CAM

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### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

### SolidCAM

- Title: [Is SolidCAM the same as CAMWorks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidcam-the-same-as-camworks) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "SOLIDWORKS CAM powered by CAMWorks and CAMWorks itself are not the same as SolidCAM. 

SolidCAM is a Gold Product Partner of SOLIDWORKS and an advanced,..."
- Title: [Do you Arabic inferface Solidcam version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50073-do-you-arabic-inferface-solidcam-version) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "SolidCAM currently supports: Czech, Danish, German, English, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,..."

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