# Onshape, TurboCAD vs Inventor Comparison | | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 695 | 31 | 440 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | $149.99 | $2085 1 year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Onshape Pros: - Ease of Use (28 reviews) - Collaboration (22 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (18 reviews) - Lack of Features (10 reviews) ### TurboCAD **Not enough data** ### Inventor Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - 3D Modeling (1 reviews) Cons: - Assembly Issues (1 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (376 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 8.4 (377 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 7.9 (107 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 7.7 (99 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (346 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (94 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (578 reviews) | 7.5 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (371 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Onshape #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Onshape Standard Price: $1,500.00 1 User Per Year Description: For the individual user or small team who only needs basic data management. Key Features: - Part & Assembly Modeling - Drawings - Runs on Web & Mobile [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### TurboCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: TurboCAD Deluxe Price: $149.99 Description: TurboCAD® Deluxe is powerful, complete 2D/3D CAD software with hundreds of drawing, modifying, dimensioning and annotation tools. Materials, lighting, and photorealistic rendering create powerful presentations of any architectural or mechanical design. Plus, easily share your work with extensive file support including AutoCAD .DWG, SketchUp .SKP, and STL for 3D printing. Key Features: - Complete 2D/3D design tools for drafting, modeling, modifying, dimensioning and annotation. - Easy to learn and use with set up wizards, context-sensitive help, snaps, alignment aids, and handle-based editing. - Productivity Features like a customizable UI, time saving wizards, a 64-Bit compatible version, XREF support, and more. [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Inventor #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: 1 Year Price: $2085 1 year Description: Choose online store or reseller or call toll-free 1-844-821-0545. [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 | | **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | 8.2/10 | 38 | #### Design | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.8 (233 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | | **Modeling** | 9.3 (236 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (37 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | 9.0 (231 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (38 reviews) | | **Rendering** | 7.4 (194 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (35 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | 8.6 (230 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (37 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | 8.1 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (36 reviews) | | **Views** | 8.9 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (37 reviews) | | **Grips ** | 7.9 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (36 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | 8.2 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (36 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | 8.3 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | 8.1 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 | | **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | N/A | N/A | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | 8.6 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3MF Compatible** | 7.9 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **OBJ Compatible** | 7.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | 6.0 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Editing** | 8.4 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | 5.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 8.8 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | 9.6 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Downloadable Application** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Product Data Management (PDM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 | | **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | N/A | N/A | #### Metadata | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Repository** | 9.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Taxonomy** | 7.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Types** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Management | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Version Control** | 9.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alignment** | 8.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflows** | 8.3 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lifecycle** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Viewers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 | | **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | N/A | N/A | #### File Options | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Import files** | 8.9 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export files** | 9.1 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 2D files** | 8.1 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 3D files** | 9.3 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch convert files** | 7.8 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | 8.5 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Dimensioning tools** | 8.8 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change units** | 9.1 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.1 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.7 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Onshape** | N/A | N/A | | **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Library | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customization | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 | | **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | 7.5/10 | 20 | #### Design | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | 7.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | 3.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.6 (16 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | 5.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | 5.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (17 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | 5.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | 4.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.8 (15 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (16 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | 4.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (14 reviews) | | **Integrate** | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (16 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | | **Task** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (18 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (18 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | ### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 | | **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | N/A | N/A | #### New Product Introduction | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Ideation** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time-to-market** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cost estimating** | 6.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product approval** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### CAD | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **CAD Models** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CAD Options** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Conversion** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Supplier alignment** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Development** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Product Data Management | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Product Metadata** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Quality** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Version Control** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Bill of Materials | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **BOM management** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-level BOM** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **BOM Types** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **BOM visualization** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engineering Change Management | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **ECR Workflows** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change Management** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ECO Management** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Simulation | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Virtual Testing** | 6.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analysis** | 6.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Optimization** | 6.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Costing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Intelligence** | 7.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Quality management | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Quality planning** | 6.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Traceability** | 6.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **ERP** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MES** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **PIM** | 6.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Maintenance** | 7.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 | | **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | 9.0/10 | 6 | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Rendering Tools** | 7.5 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | 8.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text Editing Tools** | 7.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | 9.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Files** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Interoperability** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Backwards compatibility** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | 8.7 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | 8.6 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Scripts** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Menus** | 8.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Interface** | 8.2 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 8.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task-based interfaces** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | 9.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Unique to Onshape (8):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing) **Unique to Inventor (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Onshape | TurboCAD | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 79.0% | 61.3% | 35.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.7% | 25.8% | 42.7% | | **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 12.9% | 22.3% | ### By Industry #### Onshape - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 19.7% - **Design:** 10.1% - **Medical Devices:** 6.5% - **Machinery:** 6.2% - **Industrial Automation:** 5.7% - **Consumer Goods:** 4.8% - **Consumer Electronics:** 4.6% - **Automotive:** 3.8% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.5% - **Manufacturing:** 2.9% - **Other:** 32.2% #### TurboCAD - **Construction:** 12.9% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.9% - **Civil Engineering:** 6.5% - **Higher Education:** 6.5% - **Automotive:** 3.2% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.2% - **Chemicals:** 3.2% - **Computer Games:** 3.2% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.2% - **Defense & Space:** 3.2% - **Other:** 41.9% #### Inventor - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 24.9% - **Machinery:** 7.8% - **Design:** 7.1% - **Construction:** 5.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.8% - **Utilities:** 3.8% - **Automotive:** 2.6% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.6% - **Industrial Automation:** 2.4% - **Education Management:** 2.4% - **Other:** 37.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Onshape - 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Onshape used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-onshape-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Collaboratively design products and solutions for problems using a browser on nearly any computer. Manage the data for the parts you design and prepare them..." - Title: [When can we expect some better surfacing tools or plugins.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-can-we-expect-some-better-surfacing-tools-or-plugins) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You should really try some of the custom feature scripts like sculpt, Plane, 3D sketch and surface extend. Also, I'm sure there are more since I looked into it." - Title: [Does this product have the capability to show stress/strain, show transfer of heat, and airflow?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/42157-does-this-product-have-the-capability-to-show-stress-strain-show-transfer-of-heat-and-airflow) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "No, only through partner apps" - Title: [Onshape's 2D drawing platform doesn't let you make a sketch aside from line or spline.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34202-onshape-s-2d-drawing-platform-doesn-t-let-you-make-a-sketch-aside-from-line-or-spline) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It has many basic sketch features" - Title: [What is the fastest way to deselect multiple items when zoomed into a design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33946-what-is-the-fastest-way-to-deselect-multiple-items-when-zoomed-into-a-design) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Tapping the Space Bar" ### TurboCAD - Title: [Does the deluxe version read write dgn files.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-the-deluxe-version-read-write-dgn-files) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "i use the Platinum version for professional work, and I love it. I don't know about the Deluxe. However, the customer service guys on turbocad.com are..." - Title: [Does TurboCAD work with 3D Printers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/3d-printing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes! TurboCAD supports both the import and export of STL files, the standard file format used with 3D printers. " - Title: [How often do you upgrade and update TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/updates-upgrades) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We offer a major upgrade to the TurboCAD once a year, typically in the middle to end of Q1. We typically offer two maintenance release updates as well as..." - Title: [What licensing options are there for TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-options) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "TurboCAD Pro and Pro Platinum are available on either an Annual Subscription or on a one-time purchase, permanent license basis. TurboCAD Deluxe is..." - Title: [How difficult will it be to learn TurboCAD if I am an AutoCAD user?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/learning-curve) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Very easy. TurboCAD menus and command are displayed in a similar fashion to AutoCAD. TurboCAD also offers a Command line entry option, a ‘heads-up’..." ### Inventor - Title: [What are some of the best practices for students working in groups to use Inventor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-of-the-best-practices-for-students-working-in-groups-to-use-inventor) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi, to be honest with you, I would work with a consultant on that. It shouldn't take more than a day for a consultant to help with a report that will answer..." - Title: [How do you handle the data creation problem?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-handle-the-data-creation-problem) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You basically need to create each model from scratch in Inventor. You can copy your AutoCAD in Inventor and extrude the models but the models won't be..." - Title: [Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15145-is-integration-with-other-autodesk-products-being-considered) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtI" - Title: [Is there a good place to look for more advanced tutorials/examples for iLogic?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13895-is-there-a-good-place-to-look-for-more-advanced-tutorials-examples-for-ilogic) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I'm not aware of a flat out repository for examples, but there is a fantastic thread on the Inventor forum that showcases a ton of different examples. If you..." - Title: [there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12147-there-is-a-form-to-get-more-realistic-renders-from-inventor) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option. The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-turbocad-vs-inventor)