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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
OpenSCAD
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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Star Rating
(40)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenSCAD excels in its scripting capabilities, allowing for precise control over 3D modeling, while Simplify3D is praised for its user-friendly interface that simplifies the slicing process.
- Reviewers mention that OpenSCAD's STL compatibility is rated at 9.3, making it a strong choice for users focused on file compatibility, whereas Simplify3D boasts a slightly higher rating of 9.6, indicating its robust support for various file formats.
- G2 users highlight that OpenSCAD's mesh repair feature is rated at 6.8, which may be a drawback for those needing extensive mesh editing, while Simplify3D's file editing capabilities are rated at 8.3, showcasing its superior functionality in this area.
- Users on G2 appreciate that Simplify3D offers a standalone slicer with a rating of 8.9, which is beneficial for users looking for an all-in-one solution, while OpenSCAD's integrated 3D modeling feature is rated lower at 8.1, indicating it may not be as comprehensive.
- Reviewers say that OpenSCAD's learning curve can be steep due to its coding nature, with an ease of use score of 7.6, compared to Simplify3D's higher score of 8.5, which reflects its more intuitive design for beginners.
- Users report that OpenSCAD's product direction score of 6.6 suggests some concerns about future updates, while Simplify3D's score of 7.7 indicates a more positive outlook on ongoing development and support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenSCAD
No pricing availableSimplify3D
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OpenSCAD
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
24
8.7
36
Ease of Use
7.6
26
8.5
36
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
18
7.7
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
24
7.7
35
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
9.3
7
9.6
26
Not enough data
8.6
15
9.0
5
9.4
19
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.8
22
8.3
6
6.6
23
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.9
27
8.1
7
5.3
17
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
4.4
14
9.7
5
8.0
23
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OpenSCAD and Simplify3D are categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
OpenSCAD is categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Simplify3D is categorized as Other CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenSCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simplify3D
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
Entertainment
16.7%
Design
13.3%
Research
6.7%
Higher Education
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Other
50.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.0%
Education Management
12.5%
Design
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Plastics
5.0%
Other
47.5%
Discussions
OpenSCAD has no discussions with answers
Do you integrate Simplify3D with any other software?
1 Comment
YG
No, I only use the GCODE files in my system that include camera that I record with OBS and the screen of the UI of the printer (I'm using DuetWifi board),...Read more
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