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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
SOLIDWORKS
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 SOLIDWORKSSimcenter 3D
Star Rating
(183)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Simcenter 3DSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, while Simcenter 3D lags behind at 8.3. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and robust features in SOLIDWORKS make it a preferred choice for complex modeling tasks.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7 compared to Simcenter 3D's 8.1. Users say that the ease of creating detailed technical drawings in SOLIDWORKS significantly enhances productivity.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS offers better CAD-CAM import capabilities with a score of 9.1, while Simcenter 3D does not have this feature rated. Users report that this integration is crucial for seamless workflow in manufacturing processes.
- Users on G2 indicate that the quality of support for SOLIDWORKS is rated at 8.1, slightly lower than Simcenter 3D's 8.3. Reviewers mention that while both products provide good support, Simcenter 3D's responsiveness is often noted as a strong point.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS shines in its library features, particularly in categorization and search functionalities, scoring 8.9 and 8.5 respectively. Users report that this makes it easier to manage components and resources effectively compared to Simcenter 3D.
- Users report that Simcenter 3D offers better finite element analysis tools, scoring 8.0 compared to SOLIDWORKS's 7.7. Reviewers mention that this feature is particularly beneficial for users focused on simulation and testing in their design processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableSimcenter 3D
No pricing availableFree Trial
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableSimcenter 3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
517
8.5
128
Ease of Use
8.6
521
8.1
151
Ease of Setup
8.2
93
7.9
78
Ease of Admin
7.9
46
7.7
21
Quality of Support
8.1
457
8.3
122
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
46
8.3
21
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
512
8.6
126
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Machining
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
Design
9.5
100
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
96
Not enough data
Edit
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
Library
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
CAD
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Logistics
9.1
25
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
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
File Options
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
Not enough data
Tools
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
Design
9.4
42
Not enough data
Design
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Tools
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Library
8.1
12
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Customization
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Design
9.2
59
8.4
88
9.0
60
8.2
83
8.8
60
8.1
82
7.6
58
8.0
75
Tools
8.0
53
7.7
75
7.9
55
8.1
82
7.4
48
8.2
70
Work
7.5
40
7.8
65
7.8
41
8.0
66
8.3
49
8.2
74
8.1
43
7.7
63
8.4
46
7.8
71
Environment
8.3
52
7.5
70
8.4
50
7.9
71
8.2
48
7.6
68
8.6
52
7.7
76
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
25
8.2
16
8.5
24
7.5
16
9.3
25
8.1
16
9.0
24
8.0
16
7.6
24
7.8
16
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
24
7.3
16
8.4
24
7.5
16
8.1
25
7.5
17
8.2
23
7.6
15
7.6
26
7.9
15
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
21
7.3
15
8.3
21
7.9
15
7.5
22
7.9
15
8.2
22
8.9
14
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
22
6.8
15
8.3
22
8.0
16
7.8
22
7.6
15
8.8
23
8.2
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SOLIDWORKS and Simcenter 3D are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as General-Purpose CAD, CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Simcenter 3D has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SOLIDWORKS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simcenter 3D
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
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
Automotive
13.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
9.4%
Design
6.6%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.1%
Other
55.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
What is Simcenter 3D used for?
1 Comment
PK
imcenter 3D is a comprehensive simulation and analysis software developed by Siemens. It's used for various engineering and design purposes,...Read more
Simcenter 3D has no more discussions with answers
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