# Top 10 Ansys DesignXplorer Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 13
Looking for alternatives or competitors to Ansys DesignXplorer? Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Ansys DesignXplorer include features. The best overall Ansys DesignXplorer alternative is Simplify3D. Other similar apps like Ansys DesignXplorer are PTC Mathcad Prime, Vectorworks Spotlight, MeshLab, and ArtiosCAD. Ansys DesignXplorer alternatives can be found in [Other CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad) but may also be in [Virtual Reality (VR) Collaboration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-collaboration).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Ansys DesignXplorer
  - [Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/products/simplify3d/reviews)
  - [PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-mathcad-prime/reviews)
  - [Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-spotlight/reviews)
  - [MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/products/meshlab/reviews)
  - [ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/artioscad/reviews)
  - [Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/products/microwave-office/reviews)
  - [Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/exxar-cad/reviews)
  - [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services/reviews)
  - [Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/products/repetier-host/reviews)
  - [IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-video-system-design-tool/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to Ansys DesignXplorer Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
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  ### 1. [Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/products/simplify3d/reviews)
By Simplify3D
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 41
Simplify3D is a 3D slicing and printing solution.


Reviewers say compared to Ansys DesignXplorer, Simplify3D is:
- More usable
Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-simplify3d)
**Compare Simplify3D with other alternatives:**
- [Simplify3D vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/ptc-mathcad-prime-vs-simplify3d)
- [Simplify3D vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/simplify3d-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Simplify3D vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-simplify3d)
- [Simplify3D vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-simplify3d)
- [Simplify3D vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-simplify3d)
- [Simplify3D vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-simplify3d)
- [Simplify3D vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/simplify3d-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [Simplify3D vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/repetier-host-vs-simplify3d)
- [Simplify3D vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-simplify3d)

  ### 2. [PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-mathcad-prime/reviews)
By PTC
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 34
PTC Mathcad Prime allows you to solve, analyze, document, and share your engineering calculations.


Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
**Compare PTC Mathcad Prime with other alternatives:**
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/ptc-mathcad-prime-vs-simplify3d)
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/ptc-mathcad-prime-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/ptc-mathcad-prime-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/ptc-mathcad-prime-vs-repetier-host)
- [PTC Mathcad Prime vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)

  ### 3. [Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-spotlight/reviews)
By Vectorworks, Inc.
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 24
Vectorworks, Inc. is a global design and BIM software developer serving over 650,000 professionals in the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries. Since 1985, we’ve been committed to helping designers capture inspiration, nurture innovation, communicate effectively and bring their visions to life. With our cross-platform software, designers can build data-rich, visual models without sacrificing the design process, while collaborating efficiently throughout the project life-cycle. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how we empower designers to create experiences that transform the world


Reviewers say compared to Ansys DesignXplorer, Vectorworks Spotlight is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
**Compare Vectorworks Spotlight with other alternatives:**
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/simplify3d-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/ptc-mathcad-prime-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/repetier-host-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Vectorworks Spotlight vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)

  ### 4. [MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/products/meshlab/reviews)
By Meshlab
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 24
A processing system for 3D triangular meshes. It provides a set of tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering, texturing and converting meshes. It offers features for processing raw data produced by 3D digitization tools/devices and for preparing models for 3D printing.


Reviewers say compared to Ansys DesignXplorer, MeshLab is:
- More usable
Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-meshlab)
**Compare MeshLab with other alternatives:**
- [MeshLab vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-simplify3d)
- [MeshLab vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
- [MeshLab vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [MeshLab vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-meshlab)
- [MeshLab vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-microwave-office)
- [MeshLab vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-meshlab)
- [MeshLab vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [MeshLab vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-repetier-host)
- [MeshLab vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-meshlab)

  ### 5. [ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/artioscad/reviews)
By Esko-Graphics
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 22
The world’s most popular structural design software for packaging, ArtiosCAD is designed to boost productivity for packaging professionals handling structural design, product development, virtual prototyping and manufacturing operations.


Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-artioscad)
**Compare ArtiosCAD with other alternatives:**
- [ArtiosCAD vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-simplify3d)
- [ArtiosCAD vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
- [ArtiosCAD vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [ArtiosCAD vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-meshlab)
- [ArtiosCAD vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-microwave-office)
- [ArtiosCAD vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-exxar-cad)
- [ArtiosCAD vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [ArtiosCAD vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-repetier-host)
- [ArtiosCAD vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-ip-video-system-design-tool)

  ### 6. [Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/products/microwave-office/reviews)
By NI
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 17
Microwave Office software is known for its intuitive interface, innovative design automation, and powerful harmonic balance circuit simulation. Microwave Office along with Visual System Simulator, AXIEM and Analyst software tools form the NI AWR Design Environment platform. Together they offer design engineers a complete RF and microwave circuit, system, and EM co-simulation environment, supporting successful product development for today's most challenging communications and aerospace/defense applications.


Reviewers say compared to Ansys DesignXplorer, Microwave Office is:
- More usable
Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-microwave-office)
**Compare Microwave Office with other alternatives:**
- [Microwave Office vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-simplify3d)
- [Microwave Office vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
- [Microwave Office vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Microwave Office vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-microwave-office)
- [Microwave Office vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-microwave-office)
- [Microwave Office vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-microwave-office)
- [Microwave Office vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [Microwave Office vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-repetier-host)
- [Microwave Office vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-microwave-office)

  ### 7. [Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/exxar-cad/reviews)
By Exxar
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 16
Exxar CAD is a Virtual Reality Visualization software for 3D CAD data. Exxar CAD connects to existing 3D CAD applications like Catia, SOLIDWORKS, Navisworks, Aveva Marine, Aveva Review, Creo, Solid Edge & Siemens NX and "streams" lossless 3D CAD data into Exxar's Review application. Exxar Review is a Virtual Reality software that allows design reviews on 3D CAD data using all major VR headsets like HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift & Windows Mixed Reality. Review provides functionality to measure, annotate, assemble/disassemble, X-ray CAD data sets in true 1:1 scale allowing you to detect design issues earlier in the cycle and avoid costly rework in later stages of your project. Exxar Human module allows validating human factors engineering aspects of the design like Ergonomics & Accessibility by inserting interactive digital mannequins into the 3D scene.


Reviewers say compared to Ansys DesignXplorer, Exxar CAD is:
- More usable
Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-exxar-cad)
**Compare Exxar CAD with other alternatives:**
- [Exxar CAD vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-simplify3d)
- [Exxar CAD vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-ptc-mathcad-prime)
- [Exxar CAD vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Exxar CAD vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-meshlab)
- [Exxar CAD vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-exxar-cad)
- [Exxar CAD vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-microwave-office)
- [Exxar CAD vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [Exxar CAD vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-repetier-host)
- [Exxar CAD vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-ip-video-system-design-tool)

  ### 8. [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services/reviews)
By Solidworks
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 11
3DEXPERIENCE Social Collaboration Services empower your design and innovation process by connecting you with relevant content and services anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The gateway to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, the services are organized into business innovation, community and professional applications


Reviewers say compared to Ansys DesignXplorer, SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services is:
- Better at meeting requirements
- More usable
- Better at support
Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
**Compare SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services with other alternatives:**
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/simplify3d-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/ptc-mathcad-prime-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/repetier-host-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)

  ### 9. [Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/products/repetier-host/reviews)
By Repetier
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 14
Repetier-Host is your ALL-IN-ONE software solution, which gives you countless benefits.


Reviewers say compared to Ansys DesignXplorer, Repetier-Host is:
- More usable
Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-repetier-host)
**Compare Repetier-Host with other alternatives:**
- [Repetier-Host vs Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/compare/repetier-host-vs-simplify3d)
- [Repetier-Host vs PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/compare/ptc-mathcad-prime-vs-repetier-host)
- [Repetier-Host vs Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/compare/repetier-host-vs-vectorworks-spotlight)
- [Repetier-Host vs MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/compare/meshlab-vs-repetier-host)
- [Repetier-Host vs ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artioscad-vs-repetier-host)
- [Repetier-Host vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/microwave-office-vs-repetier-host)
- [Repetier-Host vs Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/exxar-cad-vs-repetier-host)
- [Repetier-Host vs SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/compare/repetier-host-vs-solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services)
- [Repetier-Host vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-repetier-host)

  ### 10. [IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-video-system-design-tool/reviews)
By IPICA Software
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 12
This software offers a new way to design modern video surveillance systems quickly and easily. With the IP Video System Design Tool you can: - Increase efficiency of security systems while lowering costs and finding the best camera locations. - Calculate precise camera lens focal length , viewing angles and pixel density (PPM/PPF) in seconds. - Check identification, recognition, observation, detection and monitoring zones of each camera on a site plan. - Minimize dead zones to increase the security level of premises using 2D and 3D modeling. - Get estimations of required network bandwidth and calculate the required HDD storage space for video archives. - Load site plan or floor plan from JPEG, PNG, PDF, or TIFF file and import AutoCAD DWG drawings (Pro) - Print or export your project to PDF. Copy your calculations, drawings and 3D mockups to MS Word, Excel, Visio or other software to create a high-quality project visualization.


Categories in common with Ansys DesignXplorer: [Other CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)

**Compare:** [Ansys DesignXplorer vs IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-designxplorer-vs-ip-video-system-design-tool)
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- [IP Video System Design Tool vs Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-microwave-office)
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- [IP Video System Design Tool vs Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/compare/ip-video-system-design-tool-vs-repetier-host)


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