# SOLIDWORKS, Visio vs Designcenter NX Comparison

| | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 643 | 690 | 525 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (44.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (41.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (37.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $0.00 | Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)
- Features (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (16 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

### Visio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Templates (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (5 reviews)
- Learning Curve (4 reviews)

### Designcenter NX

Pros:
- Features (80 reviews)
- Ease of Use (64 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (31 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (30 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 8.8 (599 reviews) | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 8.2 (605 reviews) | 8.2 (437 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (112 reviews) | 8.8 (139 reviews) | 8.0 (301 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (47 reviews) | 8.1 (107 reviews) | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 8.1 (388 reviews) | 8.6 (224 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 8.5 (95 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 6.8 (589 reviews) | 8.8 (230 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Visio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0.00

Description: A basic Visio plan is included for free as part of Microsoft 365 subscription.

Key Features:
- Great for viewing diagrams and minor editing​
- Coauthor, edit, add comments, and share diagrams in real time via the Visio web app or Microsoft Teams​
- Access dozens of templates and sample diagrams to create:​ Business diagrams, ​General flowcharts,​ Basic organization charts Infographic timelines​

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Designcenter NX

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter X NX Essentials

Price: Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month

Description: Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.

Key Features:
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Machining

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operations** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 9.4 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 9.2 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 8.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.5 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 9.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 8.3 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.6 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Org Chart

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | 8.5/10 | 151 |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Logistics

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.9 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Export** | Not enough data | 8.3 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Upload** | Not enough data | 8.2 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Directory** | Not enough data | 8.1 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Editing & Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drag-and-Drop** | Not enough data | 9.1 (143 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Update** | Not enough data | 8.7 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customize** | Not enough data | 8.8 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Details** | Not enough data | 8.7 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Restructure** | Not enough data | 8.6 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Org Chart

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 35 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | 9.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | 9.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | 9.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extra Information** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Format** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Translate** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Validation** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Collaborative Whiteboard

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Marker Colors** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mind Mapping** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drag-and-Drop** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Communication Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CMS Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Offering

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **In-Browser** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.2/10 | 56 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.4 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 7.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (51 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 7.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (49 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 8.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (51 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 7.7 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (15 reviews) | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | 9.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mind Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notes and Comments** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Visual Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Styles and Themes** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Import** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Icons** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mind Map Availability 

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Storage Integration** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Availability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Mind Mapping

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.2 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.0 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | 7.7 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 8.0 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 7.9 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 7.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 7.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 7.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.3 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.3 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | 8.4 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.2 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Visual Collaboration Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrated Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Native Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Board Overview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Hardware

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Required Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bring Your Own Device** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

####  Security

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Wireframing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Importing Abilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Design Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Outlining Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mockup Creations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Software Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exporting Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.8/10 | 89 |

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

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (77 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 8.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (73 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (74 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 8.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (73 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (74 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 7.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (72 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (75 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (74 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (76 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to SOLIDWORKS (10):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to Visio (6):** [Org Chart Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/org-chart), [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming), [Collaborative Whiteboard Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/collaborative-whiteboard), [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mind-mapping-software), [Visual Collaboration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/visual-collaboration-platforms), [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing)

**Unique to Designcenter NX (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SOLIDWORKS | Visio | Designcenter NX | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 44.3% | 25.9% | 28.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.8% | 32.2% | 34.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.9% | 41.9% | 37.3% | 

### By Industry

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### Visio

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Design:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Chemicals:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 59.0%

#### Designcenter NX

- **Automotive:** 15.8%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 13.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.8%
- **Defense & Space:** 5.8%
- **Design:** 5.6%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9%
- **Semiconductors:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 29.3%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews)

### Alternatives to Visio

- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13089 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8645 reviews)
- [Mural](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1459 reviews)
- [SmartDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdraw/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [Creately](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1391 reviews)
- [Gliffy](https://www.g2.com/products/gliffy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (222 reviews)
- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Whimsical](https://www.g2.com/products/whimsical/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [FigJam](https://www.g2.com/products/fig-jam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (462 reviews)
- [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1548 reviews)

### Alternatives to Designcenter NX

- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1001 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

### Visio

- Title: [What is most interesting thing you like on Visio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-most-interesting-thing-you-like-on-visio) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "That depends what are you trying to do. In my opinion. the ability to draw different types of diagrams using forms libraries, either built-in or that you can..."
- Title: [Can I use this software for drawing diagrams easily?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-software-for-drawing-diagrams-easily) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "For sure, yes"
- Title: [Is Visio better than PowerPoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-visio-better-than-powerpoint) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "PowerPoint And Visio are two different products."
- Title: [Is Visio free with Office 365?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-visio-free-with-office-365) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, it is separate license and it is not cheap. "
- Title: [Is there any option (search engine) available in software, where I can import shapes from Internet?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-option-search-engine-available-in-software-where-i-can-import-shapes-from-internet) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On the Insert tab, click Pictures or Online Pictures. Browse to the location of the file that you want to insert, select the file, and then click Open . Tip:..."

### Designcenter NX

- Title: [Which companies are using NX software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-companies-are-using-nx-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://www.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/customer-case-study/?fm_1ARrzH=true&f2=EwNgrAjFEiQ"
- Title: [What is NX software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "NX software used mainly for CAD modeling, Simulation And analysis"
- Title: [What is NX CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-cad-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to..."
- Title: [Can I use NX for 3D printing purpose?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-nx-for-3d-printing-purpose) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can use"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-vs-visio-vs-designcenter-nx)