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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
No pricing available
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 plansOpenSCAD
Star Rating
(31)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NX CAD excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for complex mechanical designs, while OpenSCAD, although strong in file compatibility, lacks the same level of advanced modeling capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that OpenSCAD shines in its scripting capabilities, allowing for custom scripts and commands with scores of 8.4 and 8.6 respectively, which appeals to users who prefer a programmable approach to design, whereas NX CAD's customization options are more limited.
- G2 users highlight that NX CAD's rendering tools score 7.8, which some find less impressive compared to OpenSCAD's rendering capabilities that score 9.0, indicating a preference for OpenSCAD in visualizing designs.
- Users on G2 note that NX CAD has a higher ease of use rating at 8.2 compared to OpenSCAD's 7.6, suggesting that NX CAD may be more user-friendly for those new to CAD software.
- Reviewers say that both products support STL file formats well, with OpenSCAD scoring slightly higher at 9.3 compared to NX CAD's 9.0, which is a crucial feature for users needing to export designs for 3D printing.
- Users report that NX CAD has a better overall quality of support with a score of 8.4, while OpenSCAD's support is rated at 8.7, indicating that users may find more responsive assistance with OpenSCAD when issues arise.
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
OpenSCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
Designcenter NX
Free Trial is available
OpenSCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
231
8.3
24
Ease of Use
8.1
432
7.6
26
Ease of Setup
8.0
295
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
36
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
218
8.7
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
36
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
224
6.6
24
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Edit
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.9
48
9.3
7
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.9
49
9.0
5
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
8.2
52
Not enough data
9.1
51
8.3
6
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
8.4
49
Not enough data
9.2
51
8.1
7
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.9
48
9.7
5
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
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
71
Not enough data
8.5
71
Not enough data
9.1
71
Not enough data
9.3
72
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.0
71
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Designcenter NX and OpenSCAD are categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
Designcenter NX is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
OpenSCAD is categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter NX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenSCAD
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%
Entertainment
16.7%
Design
13.3%
Research
6.7%
Higher Education
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Other
50.0%
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
OpenSCAD has no discussions with answers
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