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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Designcenter NX
Star Rating
(522)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansOnshape
Star Rating
(691)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NX CAD excels in 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 9.3, which reviewers mention provides robust capabilities for complex designs, while Onshape, with a score of 8.8, is seen as slightly less powerful in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape shines in ease of use, scoring 9.0 compared to NX CAD's 8.1. Users on G2 appreciate Onshape's intuitive interface, making it easier for new users to adapt quickly.
- Users say that NX CAD offers superior drawing tools, with a score of 9.1, which reviewers highlight as essential for detailed documentation, whereas Onshape's drawing tools score 8.1, indicating room for improvement.
- G2 users report that Onshape's cloud-based platform is a significant advantage, scoring 9.6, allowing for seamless collaboration and access from anywhere, while NX CAD's score of 8.5 suggests it may not be as flexible in this regard.
- Reviewers mention that NX CAD's quality of support is rated at 8.6, which users find reliable, while Onshape's support scores higher at 9.3, indicating a more responsive and helpful customer service experience.
- Users report that NX CAD has a strong performance in file editing capabilities, scoring 9.0, which reviewers say is crucial for iterative design processes, while Onshape's score of 8.4 shows it is competent but not as robust in this area.
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
Onshape
Onshape Standard
$1,500.00
1 User Per Year
For the individual user or small team who only needs basic data management.
- Part & Assembly Modeling
- Drawings
- Runs on Web & Mobile
Free Trial
Designcenter NX
Free Trial is available
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
231
8.4
594
Ease of Use
8.1
432
9.0
598
Ease of Setup
8.0
295
9.3
176
Ease of Admin
8.3
36
9.1
127
Quality of Support
8.6
218
9.3
584
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
36
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
224
9.5
575
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.8
233
Not enough data
9.3
236
Not enough data
9.0
231
Not enough data
7.4
194
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
230
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
7.9
198
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
211
Not enough data
8.3
221
Not enough data
8.1
204
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.9
48
8.6
160
8.6
47
7.9
78
8.9
49
7.9
100
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
8.2
52
6.0
84
9.1
51
8.4
125
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
8.4
49
5.7
83
9.2
51
8.8
130
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
8.3
47
9.6
160
8.9
48
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
5.9
15
Feature Not Available
6.2
15
Feature Not Available
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Metadata
Not enough data
9.2
40
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Data Management
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.0
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Options
Not enough data
8.9
146
Not enough data
9.1
147
Not enough data
8.1
135
Not enough data
9.3
145
Not enough data
7.8
98
Not enough data
8.5
133
Tools
Not enough data
8.8
149
Not enough data
9.1
142
Not enough data
9.1
145
Design
Not enough data
8.7
150
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
7.7
22
Tools
Not enough data
3.7
22
Not enough data
5.8
22
Not enough data
5.6
20
Work
Not enough data
5.3
20
Not enough data
4.4
20
Not enough data
6.0
19
Not enough data
4.8
20
Not enough data
6.8
19
Environment
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
CAD
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Product Data Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.0
14
Simulation
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.8
14
Analytics
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
14
Quality management
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Integration
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.4
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
71
8.8
37
8.5
71
7.5
35
9.1
71
8.2
36
9.3
72
8.9
36
8.6
71
7.1
36
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.0
71
9.1
36
8.7
72
8.6
36
8.7
72
8.6
36
8.5
72
8.9
35
8.7
72
8.8
36
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
72
8.6
35
8.2
70
8.6
34
8.7
71
8.1
36
8.8
72
8.2
33
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
72
8.9
34
8.6
71
8.5
31
8.8
71
8.6
32
9.0
72
9.1
33
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Designcenter NX and Onshape are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
Designcenter NX has no unique categories
Onshape is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM), CAD Viewers, General-Purpose CAD, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, and PCB Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter NX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Onshape
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
16.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.1%
Defense & Space
5.8%
Airlines/Aviation
5.8%
Other
47.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.6%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.8%
Other
51.8%
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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
What is Onshape?
1 Comment
PB
Onshape is the google docs of CAD - Solid and Surface modelling, Boolean operations, and editing of parts without a history is especially useful for imported...Read more
How is Onshape different from other "cloud" CAD products?
1 Comment
PB
ONSHAPE was designed from the ground up to be a cloud CAD system - I am not sure the others can claim this!Read more
How does version control work in Onshape?
1 Comment
PB
Essentially there is one file used in a similar way to google docs - you can branch new ideas similar to software development and merge these branches if you...Read more
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