# Mastercam, SolidWorks CAM vs NX CAM Comparison | | Mastercam | SolidWorks CAM | NX CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 26 | 34 | 297 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Starting at $220.00 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Mastercam Pros: - Ease of Use (12 reviews) - Tooling (6 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning Curve (11 reviews) - Feature Limitations (5 reviews) ### SolidWorks CAM **Not enough data** ### NX CAM Pros: - Accuracy (1 reviews) - Automation (1 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning Curve (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Mastercam | SolidWorks CAM | NX CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 9.1 (31 reviews) | 9.0 (179 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 8.2 (206 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (151 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 8.4 (172 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 9.4 (166 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Mastercam #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SolidWorks CAM #### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mastercam** | 8.6/10 | 20 | | **SolidWorks CAM** | 8.4/10 | 21 | | **NX CAM** | 8.7/10 | 196 | #### CAD to CAM | Feature | Mastercam | SolidWorks CAM | NX CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **CAD-CAM Import** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.9 (159 reviews) | | **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (141 reviews) | | **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (143 reviews) | #### CNC Programming | Feature | Mastercam | SolidWorks CAM | NX CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **CNC Workflows** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 8.6 (142 reviews) | | **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (134 reviews) | | **Programming Control** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (138 reviews) | #### Machining | Feature | Mastercam | SolidWorks CAM | NX CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **Job Set-up** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (133 reviews) | | **Operations** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (142 reviews) | | **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (146 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Mastercam | SolidWorks CAM | NX CAM | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 42.4% | 47.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 33.3% | 35.7% | | **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 24.2% | 17.3% | ### 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% #### SolidWorks CAM - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 30.3% - **Design:** 9.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Biotechnology:** 6.1% - **Higher Education:** 6.1% - **Research:** 6.1% - **Medical Devices:** 3.0% - **Industrial Automation:** 3.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.0% - **Other:** 21.2% #### 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% --- ## 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) - [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 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) - [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) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [FeatureCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/featurecam/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews) ### Alternatives to SolidWorks CAM - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 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) - [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) - [FeatureCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/featurecam/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) - [hyperMILL](https://www.g2.com/products/hypermill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (10 reviews) ### Alternatives to NX CAM - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 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) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [SprutCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/sprutcam/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (12 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Mastercam No discussions available for this product. ### SolidWorks CAM No discussions available for this product. ### NX CAM No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/mastercam-vs-solidworks-cam-vs-nx-cam)