# Best Other CAD Software

## How Many Other CAD Software Products Does G2 Track?

**Total Products under this Category:** 212

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)

- **Average Rating:** 4.32/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product:** Altair Radioss (+6.25%) - Among all products in this category, Altair Radioss recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month

_Last updated: July 29, 2026_

## How Does G2 Rank Other CAD Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 500+ Authentic Reviews
- 212+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.

## G2 Grid® for Other CAD Software
 ![G2 Grid® for Other CAD Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=70172&focus%5B%5D=58363&focus%5B%5D=58949&focus%5B%5D=84455&focus%5B%5D=129567&focus%5B%5D=5319&focus%5B%5D=1388429&focus%5B%5D=58359)

Highlighted products: Ansys SpaceClaim, Ansys Meshing, SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services, Simplify3D, IP Video System Design Tool, Vectorworks Spotlight, PTC Mathcad Prime, and Ansys DesignXplorer.

Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=ansys-spaceclaim&focus%5B%5D=ansys-meshing&focus%5B%5D=solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services&focus%5B%5D=simplify3d&focus%5B%5D=ip-video-system-design-tool&focus%5B%5D=vectorworks-spotlight&focus%5B%5D=ptc-mathcad-prime&focus%5B%5D=ansys-designxplorer)

### [Ansys SpaceClaim](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-spaceclaim/reviews)

Ansys SpaceClaim modeling software allows you to quickly create, modify and repair geometry for rapid editing of designs. Additionally, you can optimize designs for simulation or many manufacturing method - including 3D printing and reverse engineering. Create everything from rough concepts to detailed designs, along with fixtures and tooling, plus cleanup 3D CAD scan data.

**Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 56

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Ansys SpaceClaim?

- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Ansys SpaceClaim?

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS  
30,779 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=560b6d24855a9f3c9a1800c39376e7470697ac54d19b7f3d162cb3234205dc55&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F6536%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
6,364 employees on LinkedIn®
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Automotive
- **Company Size:** 55% Small, 32% Medium

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Ansys SpaceClaim?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Pros

- Users appreciate the **versatility** of Ansys SpaceClaim, seamlessly interchanging with various native CAD formats.

##### Cons

- Users find the **lack of parametric modeling and history tracking** in Ansys SpaceClaim limiting and frustrating.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Ansys SpaceClaim?

**["Intuitive Tool for Geometry Cleanup with Speed Hiccups"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-spaceclaim-review-12453347)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— Nikhil K._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-spaceclaim-review-12453347)

**["Spaceclaim for FEA CFD"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-spaceclaim-review-8108712)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-spaceclaim-review-8108712)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Ansys SpaceClaim?

- [What is Ansys SpaceClaim used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ansys-spaceclaim-used-for)
- [How do I open Ansys SpaceClaim?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-open-ansys-spaceclaim) - 1 comment
- [What is SpaceClaim viewer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-spaceclaim-viewer)
- [How do I use Ansys SpaceClaim?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-ansys-spaceclaim)
- [What is SpaceClaim in Ansys?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-spaceclaim-in-ansys)

### [Ansys Meshing](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-meshing/reviews)

ANSYS Meshing is a general-purpose, intelligent, automated high-performance product. It produces the most appropriate mesh for accurate, efficient multiphysics solutions. A mesh well suited for a specific analysis can be generated with a single mouse click for all parts in a model. Full controls over the options used to generate the mesh are available for the expert user who wants to fine-tune it. The power of parallel processing is automatically used to reduce the time you have to wait for mesh generation

**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 20

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Ansys Meshing?

- **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Ansys Meshing?

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS  
30,779 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=560b6d24855a9f3c9a1800c39376e7470697ac54d19b7f3d162cb3234205dc55&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F6536%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
6,364 employees on LinkedIn®
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 38% Medium, 33% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Ansys Meshing?

**["Quality Mesh with Ansys Meshing"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-meshing-review-10557448)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Manjunath Y._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-meshing-review-10557448)

**["Easy to discretise"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-meshing-review-8010231)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Pruthiviraj N._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-meshing-review-8010231)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Ansys Meshing?

- [What are the types of meshing in Ansys?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-types-of-meshing-in-ansys)
- [What is meshing used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-meshing-used-for)
- [What are the features of Ansys?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ansys-meshing-what-are-the-features-of-ansys)
- [What is meshing in Ansys software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-meshing-in-ansys-software)

### [SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services/reviews)

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

**Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 11

#### How Do G2 Users Rate SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services?

- **Quality of Support:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services?

- **Seller:** [Dassault Systemes](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dassault-systemes)
- **Year Founded:** 1981
- **HQ Location:** Velizy-Villacoublay
- **Twitter:** @Dassault3DS  
74,082 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=be24ad513e765c24033d0729104c71dc2870899bb3658f6b85f33967626cbb1a&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F3896%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
27,414 employees on LinkedIn®
- **Ownership:** EPA: DSY.PA

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 55% Small, 36% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services?

**["my experience using Solidworks for 3D modeling as Student."](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services-review-10330862)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Zakaria L._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services-review-10330862)

**["Purpose of 3D Experience for 3D modelling,simulation,Manufacturing simulation and Project management"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services-review-10351046)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— padmanabhan s._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services-review-10351046)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About SolidWorks 3D Experience Collaboration Services?

- [What is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS premium?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-3dexperience-solidworks-premium)
- [What is SOLIDWORKS software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/solidworks-3d-experience-collaboration-services-what-is-solidworks-software-used-for)
- [What is 3D experience platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-3d-experience-platform)
- [What is SOLIDWORKS 3D experience?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-3d-experience)

### [Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/products/simplify3d/reviews)

Simplify3D is a 3D slicing and printing solution.

**Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 41

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Simplify3D?

- **Quality of Support:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Simplify3D?

- **Seller:** [Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/sellers/simplify3d)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @Simplify3D  
14,498 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=9962272091e68641642043ae922d56ed4c42f885070d785972f1002a94e89385&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F9266100%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
12 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Design
- **Company Size:** 54% Small, 37% Medium

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Simplify3D?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Pros

- Users praise the **ease of use** in Simplify3D, leading to excellent results in their 3D printing projects.
- Users love the **easy-to-use 3D modeling** in Simplify3D, achieving great results with simplicity and clarity.
- Users appreciate the **easy-to-use customization options** for support structures in Simplify3D, enhancing their printing experience.

##### Cons

- Users are frustrated by the **expensive licensing fees** for updates even after purchasing a lifetime license.
- Users experience **performance issues** with Simplify3D, particularly when handling larger or complex files that slow down processing.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Simplify3D?

**["Process-Based Workflow and Excellent Supports Make Slicing Effortless"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/simplify3d-review-8464047)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Computer Software_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/simplify3d-review-8464047)

**["Efficient and intuitive"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/simplify3d-review-9856720)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Romário O._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/simplify3d-review-9856720)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Simplify3D?

- [What is Simplify3D used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simplify3d-used-for)

### [IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-video-system-design-tool/reviews)

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.

**Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 12

#### How Do G2 Users Rate IP Video System Design Tool?

- **Quality of Support:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind IP Video System Design Tool?

- **Seller:** [IPICA Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ipica-software)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=34ad45ad56ae402b5a66380fab8b16362235ef85696bf73b3d1c6f61abc2619d&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F764059%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
8 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Security and Investigations
- **Company Size:** 75% Small, 17% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of IP Video System Design Tool?

**["EAsy to use software that gives a great amount of detail for our customers"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ip-video-system-design-tool-review-9729965)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— Cameron B._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ip-video-system-design-tool-review-9729965)

**["Great tool for planning CCTV projects"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ip-video-system-design-tool-review-12074708)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Erick A._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ip-video-system-design-tool-review-12074708)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About IP Video System Design Tool?

- [What is IP Video System Design Tool used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ip-video-system-design-tool-used-for)

### [Vectorworks Spotlight](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-spotlight/reviews)

Built to exemplify your skill and creativity, Vectorworks Spotlight is the market-leading solution allowing you to design, document, previsualize, and produce shows and events. With extensive drawing, modeling, database, documentation, and collaboration tools, Spotlight helps you go from concept to fully created model within a single workflow.

**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 24

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Vectorworks Spotlight?

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Vectorworks Spotlight?

- **Seller:** [Vectorworks, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vectorworks-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1985
- **HQ Location:** Columbia, Maryland
- **Twitter:** @Vectorworks  
10,997 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=25051233c2eeba266f8db63e901495fd7e057e68cc9a0e2ef00d3cde870e9564&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fvectorworks-inc%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
322 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Entertainment, Events Services
- **Company Size:** 58% Small, 25% Large

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Vectorworks Spotlight?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Pros

- Users recognize the **ease of collaboration** with Vectorworks Spotlight, affirming its status as an industry standard for CAD.
- Users value the **ease of collaboration** with Vectorworks Spotlight, recognizing it as the industry standard for CAD.
- Users find it effortless to collaborate thanks to the **industry-standard CAD capabilities** of Vectorworks Spotlight.
- Users praise the **ease of collaboration** with Vectorworks Spotlight, appreciating its status as the industry standard for CAD.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Vectorworks Spotlight?

**["A must for entertainment drafting"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/vectorworks-spotlight-review-11213707)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Joe G._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/vectorworks-spotlight-review-11213707)

**["Great software with a bunch of bugs"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/vectorworks-spotlight-review-3367452)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Events Services_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/vectorworks-spotlight-review-3367452)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Vectorworks Spotlight?

- [What is Vectorworks Spotlight used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vectorworks-spotlight-used-for)

### [PTC Mathcad Prime](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-mathcad-prime/reviews)

PTC Mathcad Prime allows you to solve, analyze, document, and share your engineering calculations.

**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 32

#### How Do G2 Users Rate PTC Mathcad Prime?

- **Quality of Support:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind PTC Mathcad Prime?

- **Seller:** [PTC](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ptc)
- **Year Founded:** 1985
- **HQ Location:** Boston, Massachusetts
- **Twitter:** @PTC  
37,560 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=2562b24957155b8473247eb4a4b81fe707ca04fac9fc006da5825ec0a8c5e255&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F1935%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
8,145 employees on LinkedIn®
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ: PTC

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Civil Engineering
- **Company Size:** 53% Large, 35% Small

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About PTC Mathcad Prime?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Pros

- Users appreciate the **mathematical calculations** feature of PTC Mathcad Prime for its comprehensive reporting and clear formula explanations.
- Users find **simulation capabilities** in PTC Mathcad Prime empowering, enhancing product reliability and driving automotive innovation.
- Users appreciate the **ease of tough simulations** in PTC Mathcad Prime, enhancing product reliability and durability.

##### Cons

- Users find the **expensive licensing** of PTC Mathcad Prime to be a significant barrier to widespread adoption.
- Users find **insufficient tutorials** for advanced use of PTC Mathcad Prime, particularly in Spanish, limiting their learning opportunities.
- Users find the **lack of features** in PTC Mathcad Prime limits their ability to visualize and plan processes effectively.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of PTC Mathcad Prime?

**["Powerful calculation and analysis tool for engineering"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ptc-mathcad-prime-review-8042739)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Marco P._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ptc-mathcad-prime-review-8042739)

**["Extraordinary spreadsheet"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ptc-mathcad-prime-review-8247467)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Santiago Raúl B._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ptc-mathcad-prime-review-8247467)

### [Ansys DesignXplorer](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-designxplorer/reviews)

ANSYS DesignXplorer is an integrated ANSYS Workbench application that leverages the parametric and persistent power of Workbench for parametric analyses so you can efficiently explore, understand and optimize your design. DesignXplorer includes correlation, design of experiments, response surface creation and analysis, optimization and six sigma analysis

**Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 13

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Ansys DesignXplorer?

- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Ansys DesignXplorer?

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS  
30,779 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=560b6d24855a9f3c9a1800c39376e7470697ac54d19b7f3d162cb3234205dc55&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F6536%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
6,364 employees on LinkedIn®
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 38% Medium, 31% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Ansys DesignXplorer?

**["Best for Structural Analysis"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-designxplorer-review-6573754)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— BHANDERI P._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-designxplorer-review-6573754)

**["Taking the "ANSYS Structural" analyses of design assessment to the next level of product development"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-designxplorer-review-5316009)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— SYED SALIK A._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-designxplorer-review-5316009)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Ansys DesignXplorer?

- [What is Ansys DesignXplorer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ansys-designxplorer-used-for)

### [Microwave Office](https://www.g2.com/products/microwave-office/reviews)

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.

**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 16

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Microwave Office?

- **Quality of Support:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Microwave Office?

- **Seller:** [NI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ni)
- **Year Founded:** 1976
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @NIglobal  
26,204 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=e47028c4e6de618af61a72452263692e450da655b3508f1cfb581722076f7569&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F3433&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
7,957 employees on LinkedIn®
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ: NATI

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- **Company Size:** 53% Small, 29% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Microwave Office?

**["The software you need for simulating planar structures in minutes...!!"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/microwave-office-review-7318101)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Kapil G._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/microwave-office-review-7318101)

**["Fast and Accurate EM solver"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/microwave-office-review-7692799)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Hari P._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/microwave-office-review-7692799)

### [ArtiosCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/artioscad/reviews)

Structural Packaging Design Create 2D and 3D structural designs for product development, virtual prototyping, and more. Never has productivity so seamlessly resulted from creativity. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to create challenging designs. ArtiosCAD manages all the metrics for you from any imported 3D CAD product model. Lightning-Fast Displays Save time creating POP, POS, and FSDU displays. Whether you’re working in corrugated carton, Re-board®, or other rigid materials, ArtiosCAD makes it easy. High Quality Designs, Every Time Create unique designs in seconds! Whether you’re designing from scratch or using the library of folding carton and corrugated styles, ArtiosCAD takes your talent to the next level.

**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 22

#### How Do G2 Users Rate ArtiosCAD?

- **Quality of Support:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind ArtiosCAD?

- **Seller:** [Esko-Graphics](https://www.g2.com/sellers/esko-graphics)
- **Year Founded:** 2002
- **HQ Location:** Gent, Belgium
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=17f0d4f450803d53d080bfbfe61cd3ad7f46b481a2b52abdf591fcc8d19fe8f5&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F163683&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
1,929 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Packaging and Containers
- **Company Size:** 50% Small, 32% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of ArtiosCAD?

**["ArtiosCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) software developed by Esko"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/artioscad-review-7836067)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— janvi p._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/artioscad-review-7836067)

**["Artios CAD Review"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/artioscad-review-7929797)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Addam R._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/artioscad-review-7929797)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About ArtiosCAD?

- [What is Artios CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-artios-cad-used-for)

### [Ansys Chemkin-Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-chemkin-pro/reviews)

Ansys Chemkin-Pro is the gold standard for modeling and simulating complex gas phase and surface chemistry reactions that are used for the conceptual development of combustion systems in cars, trucks, jet engines, boilers, chemical and materials processing equipment and refining applications. Chemkin-Pro's wide array of accurate, fast and robust kinetic models make it the most trusted kinetic simulation tool for asking "what if" questions in the conceptual design phase

**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 10

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Ansys Chemkin-Pro?

- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Ansys Chemkin-Pro?

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS  
30,779 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=560b6d24855a9f3c9a1800c39376e7470697ac54d19b7f3d162cb3234205dc55&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F6536%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
6,364 employees on LinkedIn®
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 64% Small, 27% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Ansys Chemkin-Pro?

**["Solving Chemical reactions faster and efficiently"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-chemkin-pro-review-4518746)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Fuentes O._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-chemkin-pro-review-4518746)

**["CFD combustion scientist on Chemkin-Pro"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-chemkin-pro-review-4554676)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— A. Mani I._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ansys-chemkin-pro-review-4554676)

### [OctoPrint](https://www.g2.com/products/octoprint/reviews)

The snappy web interface for your 3D printer.

**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 11

#### How Do G2 Users Rate OctoPrint?

- **Quality of Support:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind OctoPrint?

- **Seller:** [OctoPrint](https://www.g2.com/sellers/octoprint)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Westhoffen, FR
- **Twitter:** @OctoPrint3D  
11,919 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=df45c8aa982ffe125809c30284e167e183a257fb5b0f518e4bcb6a8ca8ff115f&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Foctoprint%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
6 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 73% Small, 18% Medium

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About OctoPrint?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Pros

- Users appreciate the **ease of use** of OctoPrint, enjoying seamless remote control and intuitive management features.
- Users appreciate the **detailed and intuitive interface** of OctoPrint, enhancing control and convenience for 3D printing.
- Users love the **intuitive interface** of OctoPrint, enabling seamless remote management and enhanced printing control.
- Users love the **detailed interface** of OctoPrint, enabling effective control and diverse solutions for 3D printing.
- Users love the **collaboration features** of OctoPrint, enabling remote monitoring and extensive customization through plugins.

##### Cons

- Users struggle with **assembly issues** , finding the installation process complex and time-consuming for those unfamiliar with technical setups.
- Users note that OctoPrint can be **expensive due to required hardware** , impacting affordability for some users.
- Users find that OctoPrint has a **difficult learning curve** , requiring time to fully understand and utilize its features.
- Users report **internet connectivity issues** with occasional TCP signal loss during connectivity, affecting the overall experience.
- Users find the **setup complexity** of OctoPrint challenging, particularly those without technical expertise in networking or server setup.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of OctoPrint?

**["OctoPrint has transformed my 3D printing experience"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octoprint-review-8511279)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Francis T._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octoprint-review-8511279)

**["OctaPrint..Remotly\_Do anything you want..!!"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octoprint-review-9507622)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— Ashish S._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octoprint-review-9507622)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About OctoPrint?

- [Does OctoPrint work with any printer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/octoprint-does-octoprint-work-with-any-printer)
- [Does OctoPrint work with any printer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-octoprint-work-with-any-printer)
- [Is OctoPrint any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-octoprint-any-good)
- [What can you do with OctoPrint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-you-do-with-octoprint) - 1 comment
- [What are the advantages of OctoPrint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-advantages-of-octoprint)

### [IrisVR Prospect](https://www.g2.com/products/irisvr-prospect/reviews)

IrisVR, part of The Wild, is a leading brand for immersive design review and collaboration in virtual reality. IrisVR's flagship product, Prospect is used by BIM and VDC teams, design firms, and engineers who coordinate 3D models and implement design and construction processes. Because IrisVR integrates with Revit, Rhino, Navisworks, SketchUp, and other 3D tools out of the box, you can instantly create an immersive VR experience that allows you to present to clients and work more effectively with your team. IrisVR works with the Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows MR headsets. IrisVR has a 14-day free trial, which you can start at www.irisvr.com.

**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 10

#### How Do G2 Users Rate IrisVR Prospect?

- **Quality of Support:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind IrisVR Prospect?

- **Seller:** [The Wild](https://www.g2.com/sellers/the-wild)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** San Rafael , CA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=600c7079510bdace2bbd12a33a4697bbbc0455425be909b741bfb54f5ad26800&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F6673078%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
11 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Architecture & Planning
- **Company Size:** 80% Small, 20% Medium

#### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About IrisVR Prospect?

_AI-generated summary from verified user reviews_

##### Pros

- Users praise IrisVR Prospect for its **immersive virtual reality experiences** , enhancing the visualization of architectural designs effectively.
- Users value the **immersive 3D modeling experience** of IrisVR Prospect, enhancing design flaw detection and client visualization.
- Users are impressed by the **immersive virtual reality experiences** that IrisVR Prospect offers for architectural design transformation.
- Users love the **ease of understanding** with IrisVR Prospect, making it accessible and enjoyable to use.
- Users enjoy the **ease of use** of IrisVR Prospect, making it simple to understand and navigate.

##### Cons

- Users find that **collaboration in VR feels clunky** , hindering effective design discussions and real-time edits with colleagues.
- Users find **communication errors** in IrisVR Prospect hinder effective collaboration and real-time brainstorming in VR environments.
- Users report **high hardware requirements** for IrisVR Prospect, making it incompatible with some setups and limiting accessibility.
- Users find the **collaboration interface clunky** , hindering effective real-time editing and design discussions in VR.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of IrisVR Prospect?

**["My review"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/irisvr-prospect-review-9762032)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Shubham S._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/irisvr-prospect-review-9762032)

**["My honest review"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/irisvr-prospect-review-9761955)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Abhishek ._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/irisvr-prospect-review-9761955)

### [MeshLab](https://www.g2.com/products/meshlab/reviews)

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.

**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 21

#### How Do G2 Users Rate MeshLab?

- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind MeshLab?

- **Seller:** [Meshlab](https://www.g2.com/sellers/meshlab)
- **Year Founded:** 2009
- **HQ Location:** Bengaluru, Karnataka
- **Twitter:** @MeshLab  
5 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=88a933d69ef6af41a07933ddd768c940eaa7febc79918de061d7afcf2b02e788&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fmeshlabs%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
2 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 75% Small, 17% Large

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of MeshLab?

**["Best software for creative 3D workflows."](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/meshlab-review-4307662)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Lukas M._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/meshlab-review-4307662)

**["Meshlab provides tools that allow me to repair and create polygonal files"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/meshlab-review-4224429)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Casey S._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/meshlab-review-4224429)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About MeshLab?

- [What is MeshLab used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-meshlab-used-for)

### [Octave Forte Isogen](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-forte-isogen/reviews)

Isogen is the world's leading solution for the total automation of piping isometric drawing production and is the Hexagon PPM standard system for drawing piping isometrics. Isogen is bundled with Intergraph Smart 3D, PDS, CADWorx, CAESAR II, and SmartPlant Spoolgen and SmartPlant Isometrics

**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 13

#### How Do G2 Users Rate Octave Forte Isogen?

- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)

#### Who Is the Company Behind Octave Forte Isogen?

- **Seller:** [Octave](https://www.g2.com/sellers/octave-9e5a428c-f303-4735-9417-dff1ef5736d4)
- **HQ Location:** Madison, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=430404c61b1403ac110b9bef1eccdb226c2d152f09d020a4c9da5926e5df6ee5&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Foctaveintelligence%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
3,001 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Top Industries:** Oil & Energy
- **Company Size:** 46% Small, 38% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Octave Forte Isogen?

**["It works, But"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octave-forte-isogen-review-4938664)**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

_— Dave H._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octave-forte-isogen-review-4938664)

**["Isogen can be used in CADWorx CAESAR II Integraph Smart Isometrics Intergraph Smart 3D"](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octave-forte-isogen-review-4970510)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— koka v._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octave-forte-isogen-review-4970510)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Octave Forte Isogen?

- [What is Isogen used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-isogen-used-for)

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Researched and written by [Daniel Rivera](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/daniel-rivera)

Updated June 16, 2025

Other computer-aided design (CAD) category encompasses products that deliver relevant functionality but do not align precisely with G2’s defined subcategories. This includes solutions with specialized, emerging, or cross-functional capabilities. These software tools offer unique features that cater to specific industries or niche applications, such as entertainment design, chemical kinetics simulation, piping isometric drawing automation, and more. They provide advanced modeling, simulation, and design capabilities that enhance productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in various professional fields. Key features often include precision drafting, 3D modeling, simulation tools, and integration with other design systems, allowing users to streamline workflows and improve design outcomes.

To qualify for inclusion in the Other Computer-Aided Design (CAD) category, a product must:

- Have features and use cases that do not fit into existing CAD categories
- Provide specialized or cross-functional capabilities that address unique industry needs or emerging technologies

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