# Rhinoceros vs SolidWorks Product Designer Comparison

| | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 192 | 45 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (55.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $495 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Rhinoceros

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Features (2 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (1 reviews)

### SolidWorks Product Designer

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (1 reviews)
- 3D Visualization (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Assembly Issues (1 reviews)
- Inefficiency (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (171 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (173 reviews) | 9.1 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (141 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (168 reviews) | 8.2 (39 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Rhinoceros

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Rhino 5 for Windows Upgrade

Price: $495


[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### SolidWorks Product Designer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rhinoceros** | 8.9/10 | 8 |
| **SolidWorks Product Designer** | 8.4/10 | 22 |

#### Design

| Feature | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 8.4 (17 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Product Designer** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to Rhinoceros (1):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Rhinoceros | SolidWorks Product Designer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 55.7% | 29.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 24.9% | 50.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.5% | 20.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Rhinoceros

- **Architecture & Planning:** 37.4%
- **Design:** 25.1%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Construction:** 2.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.6%
- **Luxury Goods & Jewelry:** 1.6%
- **Consumer Goods:** 1.6%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 19.3%

#### SolidWorks Product Designer

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 25.0%
- **Medical Devices:** 9.1%
- **Machinery:** 9.1%
- **Automotive:** 6.8%
- **Design:** 6.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.8%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Biotechnology:** 4.5%
- **Furniture:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 18.2%

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## Top Discussions

### Rhinoceros

- Title: [How do I change command line auto-fill shortcuts](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-change-command-line-auto-fill-shortcuts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Select the setting in Options > Appearance > ‘Use fuzzy autocomplete’ checked 

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### SolidWorks Product Designer

No discussions available for this product.

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