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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
No pricing available
Designcenter Solid Edge
Star Rating
(552)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(27)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PSIMSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Solid Edge excels in its drawing tools, scoring 8.6 compared to PSIM's 7.7. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and robust features like the synchronous technology make it easier to create detailed designs efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Solid Edge has a higher score in editing tools (8.6) than PSIM (7.2). Users say that the advanced editing capabilities, such as the ability to easily modify 3D models, significantly enhance productivity.
- G2 users highlight Solid Edge's superior discrete event modeling capabilities, scoring 8.2 versus PSIM's 6.9. Reviewers say that the comprehensive simulation features allow for more accurate modeling of real-world scenarios, which is crucial for engineering projects.
- Users on G2 report that Solid Edge has a better overall product direction score of 8.2 compared to PSIM's 4.6. Reviewers mention that the consistent updates and improvements in Solid Edge reflect a commitment to meeting user needs and adapting to industry trends.
- Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's quality of support is rated at 8.4, slightly higher than PSIM's 8.3. Users say that the responsive customer service and extensive online resources make troubleshooting and learning the software much easier.
- Users report that Solid Edge has a higher ease of use score (8.5) compared to PSIM (8.6), indicating that while both are user-friendly, Solid Edge's comprehensive tutorials and community support make it particularly accessible for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Designcenter Solid Edge
Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS
Starting at $90.47
Per Month
Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design
PSIM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Designcenter Solid Edge
Free Trial is available
PSIM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
406
7.9
13
Ease of Use
8.3
445
8.6
13
Ease of Setup
8.2
230
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
86
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
377
8.3
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
85
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
394
4.6
13
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.6
99
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.4
94
Not enough data
CNC Programming
7.9
84
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.1
81
Not enough data
Machining
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
Design
8.9
173
Not enough data
9.0
174
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.2
166
Not enough data
Edit
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.4
162
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
8.2
165
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.7
84
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
7.7
74
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
64
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
6.0
26
Not enough data
6.0
26
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
Design
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.6
96
7.7
5
8.5
94
7.2
6
7.9
94
Not enough data
Tools
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.7
82
Not enough data
Work
7.8
83
6.9
6
7.7
83
8.1
8
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
Environment
8.1
89
6.7
5
8.0
90
7.7
5
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.5
91
7.4
7
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
93
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
7.4
88
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.0
91
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.3
88
Not enough data
7.4
90
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.8
87
Not enough data
7.4
86
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Designcenter Solid Edge and PSIM are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Designcenter Solid Edge is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and General-Purpose CAD
PSIM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter Solid Edge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PSIM
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
21.1%
Automotive
12.5%
Design
8.9%
Machinery
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
47.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.0%
Higher Education
14.3%
Automotive
14.3%
Industrial Automation
9.5%
Semiconductors
4.8%
Other
38.1%
Discussions
Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?
4 Comments
HJ
Solidworks is far better in terms of productivity and user friendly mostly for repetitive models or library parts. Read more
How can solid edge be improved? Making it available for the higher version of the OS.
2 Comments
EK
Hello Mahalakshmi,
The most recent version, Solid Edge 2021, has been certified to run on the Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version...Read more
What is PSIM software used for?
1 Comment
MC
PSIM power electronics simulator gives you an unbeatable simulation speed while producing high quality system-level results.
Even if you don’t have a...Read more
PSIM has no more discussions with answers
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