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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
OpenSim
Star Rating
(22)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenSimSOLIDWORKS
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 CAD-CAM compatibility with a score of 8.8, while OpenSim lacks this integration, making SOLIDWORKS a better choice for those needing seamless data exchange between design and manufacturing.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers superior drawing tools with a score of 9.4 compared to OpenSim's 6.3, highlighting the importance of robust drawing capabilities for detailed design work.
- G2 users indicate that SOLIDWORKS has a higher ease of use rating at 8.6, while OpenSim scores only 7.3, suggesting that SOLIDWORKS may provide a more intuitive user experience for everyday tasks.
- Users on G2 report that SOLIDWORKS has a better quality of support with a score of 8.1, compared to OpenSim's 6.5, which can be crucial for users who require assistance during their design processes.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS shines in its 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, while OpenSim's tools score lower at 7.0, indicating that SOLIDWORKS is more suited for complex modeling tasks.
- Users say that SOLIDWORKS provides a more comprehensive library management system with a score of 8.9 for categorization and search, whereas OpenSim's library features are less robust, making it harder to manage components effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenSim
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
OpenSim
No trial information availableSOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
16
8.8
517
Ease of Use
7.3
16
8.6
521
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
93
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
6.5
16
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
16
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
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
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
7.4
9
9.2
59
6.3
5
9.0
60
7.1
8
8.8
60
7.7
8
7.6
58
Tools
7.0
5
8.0
53
7.0
5
7.9
55
7.7
13
7.4
48
Work
8.1
8
7.5
40
7.7
11
7.8
41
7.8
10
8.3
49
5.3
5
8.1
43
7.3
5
8.4
46
Environment
7.5
6
8.3
52
8.1
9
8.4
50
9.0
5
8.2
48
7.6
12
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
OpenSim and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
OpenSim is categorized as Other Health Care
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenSim
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
40.0%
Research
15.0%
Biotechnology
15.0%
Medical Devices
10.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Other
10.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
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Discussions
What is the easiest was to scale a model?
1 Comment
TA
The easiest way to scale a model is by using the scaling tool (using the height and weight of the subject).
However, for more accurate models individuals...Read more
Can I use it for developing a new software?
1 Comment
TA
You can develop custom simulation frameworks, toolboxes, and plug-ins using the tools available.
It is also possible to develop a stand-alone separate...Read more
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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