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Compare SolidCAM and SolidWorks CAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
SolidCAM
Star Rating
(38)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(34)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SolidWorks CAM excels in CAD-CAM Import with a score of 8.7, making it easier to integrate designs directly from SolidWorks, while SolidCAM received a slightly higher score of 9.0, indicating a more seamless import experience for users transitioning from CAD to CAM.
- Reviewers mention that SolidCAM shines in Tooling and Toolpaths, achieving a score of 9.2, which highlights its advanced capabilities in generating efficient toolpaths, whereas SolidWorks CAM scored 8.4, suggesting it may not be as robust in this area.
- G2 users indicate that both products have similar CNC Workflows, each scoring 8.6, but users on G2 note that SolidCAM's CNC Feature Recognition is superior with a score of 8.5 compared to SolidWorks CAM's 8.1, suggesting that SolidCAM may better identify features for programming.
- Reviewers say that SolidWorks CAM has a slight edge in Ease of Use with a score of 8.8, which is beneficial for new users, while SolidCAM's score of 8.4 indicates it may have a steeper learning curve for some users.
- Users report that SolidWorks CAM has a higher score of 9.1 for meeting requirements, suggesting it aligns well with user needs, while SolidCAM's score of 8.7 indicates it may not fully meet all user expectations.
- Reviewers mention that SolidCAM's Quality of Support is rated at 8.4, slightly higher than SolidWorks CAM's 8.3, indicating that users may find SolidCAM's support more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SolidCAM
No pricing availableSolidWorks CAM
No pricing availableFree Trial
SolidCAM
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks CAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
22
9.1
31
Ease of Use
8.3
23
8.8
31
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
20
8.3
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
23
7.7
30
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
9.0
14
8.7
19
8.7
13
8.4
18
8.7
14
8.5
20
CNC Programming
8.7
14
8.6
17
8.6
14
8.1
17
8.5
13
8.7
17
Machining
8.6
15
8.4
20
8.6
15
8.2
19
9.0
15
8.4
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SolidCAM and SolidWorks CAM are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
SolidCAM has no unique categories
SolidWorks CAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SolidCAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks CAM
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
Machinery
15.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.1%
Automotive
12.1%
Education Management
9.1%
Other
39.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
30.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Design
9.1%
Research
6.1%
Higher Education
6.1%
Other
39.4%
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