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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Meshmixer
Star Rating
(21)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeshmixerSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for detailed mechanical designs, while Meshmixer, with a score of 9.1, is noted for its strong 3D modeling tools but lacks the depth found in SOLIDWORKS.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7, which is crucial for creating precise technical drawings, whereas Meshmixer's drawing capabilities are less robust, scoring only 8.6.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS has a more comprehensive library management system, with a categorization score of 8.9, which helps in organizing components effectively, while Meshmixer's component libraries score lower at 7.9, indicating less efficiency in this area.
- Users on G2 emphasize that SOLIDWORKS provides better support for CAD-CAM integration, with a CAD-CAM import score of 9.1, which is essential for users needing seamless transitions from design to manufacturing, compared to Meshmixer's lack of focus in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has a higher quality of support, scoring 8.1, which is critical for users who may need assistance during complex projects, while Meshmixer's support quality is rated lower at 7.0, indicating potential challenges for users seeking help.
- Users say that SOLIDWORKS shines in its ability to handle file formats, particularly with STL compatibility scoring 8.6, which is vital for 3D printing, whereas Meshmixer excels in this area with a score of 9.6, making it a better choice for users focused on 3D printing workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Meshmixer
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Meshmixer
No trial information availableSOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
19
8.8
517
Ease of Use
8.2
19
8.6
521
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
93
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
7.0
17
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
18
8.6
512
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
9.5
100
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
96
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.4
87
Library
Not enough data
8.8
27
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
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
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
9.6
15
8.8
60
8.8
11
8.6
46
9.6
15
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
9.1
15
7.6
54
8.1
15
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
6.9
14
7.6
48
7.4
15
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
5.8
10
7.7
47
9.3
15
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
43
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
40
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Design
Not enough data
9.4
42
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
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
7.6
58
Tools
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.4
48
Work
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.3
49
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
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.6
26
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
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Meshmixer and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
Meshmixer has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, and CAD Data Exchange
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Meshmixer
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
Design
25.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.0%
Architecture & Planning
10.0%
Veterinary
5.0%
Research
5.0%
Other
45.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do i use large data files of 6gb or more in meshmixer?
1 Comment
OT
Hi,
Meshmixer has interoperation capabilities with some of the other Autodesk software such as Fusion360 which is free for students and start-ups. Please...Read more
What is the best way to make voronoi models?
1 Comment
OT
Select edit
Select make pattern
Select Dual Edges
and
tweak the settings as you wish.Read more
Meshmixer 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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