# PowerMill vs SolidWorks CAM Comparison

| | PowerMill | SolidWorks CAM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 34 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (53.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | PowerMill | SolidWorks CAM | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (15 reviews) | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### PowerMill

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SolidWorks CAM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PowerMill** | 8.6/10 | 16 |
| **SolidWorks CAM** | 8.4/10 | 21 |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | PowerMill | SolidWorks CAM | 
|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | PowerMill | SolidWorks CAM | 
|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 

#### Machining

| Feature | PowerMill | SolidWorks CAM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Operations** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | PowerMill | SolidWorks CAM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 26.7% | 42.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 53.3% | 24.2% | 

### By Industry

#### PowerMill

- **Research:** 33.3%
- **Higher Education:** 13.3%
- **Automotive:** 13.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.7%
- **Furniture:** 6.7%
- **Design:** 6.7%
- **Computer Software:** 6.7%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 6.7%

#### SolidWorks CAM

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 30.3%
- **Design:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Biotechnology:** 6.1%
- **Higher Education:** 6.1%
- **Research:** 6.1%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.0%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 21.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to PowerMill

- [NX CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (297 reviews)
- [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Mastercam](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercam/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [hyperMILL](https://www.g2.com/products/hypermill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [SprutCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/sprutcam/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [CAMWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/camworks/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)

### Alternatives to SolidWorks CAM

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [NX CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (297 reviews)
- [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Mastercam](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercam/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [CAMWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/camworks/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [HSM](https://www.g2.com/products/hsm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [FeatureCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/featurecam/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### PowerMill

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### SolidWorks CAM

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