# Best Other CAD Software

  *By [Daniel Rivera](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/daniel-rivera)*

   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





## Category Overview

**Total Products under this Category:** 210


## Trust & Credibility Stats

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

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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.


## Best Other CAD Software At A Glance

- **Leader:** [Ansys SpaceClaim](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-spaceclaim/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [IP Video System Design Tool](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-video-system-design-tool/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Ansys SpaceClaim](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-spaceclaim/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [Ansys SpaceClaim](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-spaceclaim/reviews)

## Top-Rated Products (Ranked by G2 Score)
  ### 1. [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:** 55

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,634 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Automotive
  - **Company Size:** 56% Small-Business, 31% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Versatility (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- 3D Modeling Issues (1 reviews)

  ### 2. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,634 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 38% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business


  ### 3. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/sellers/simplify3d)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @Simplify3D (14,540 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/9266100/ (12 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Design
  - **Company Size:** 54% Small-Business, 37% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (2 reviews)
- Customization (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive Licensing (1 reviews)
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)

  ### 4. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [IPICA Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ipica-software)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/764059/ (8 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Security and Investigations
  - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 17% Enterprise


  ### 5. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Solidworks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/solidworks)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Waltham, MA
- **Twitter:** @SOLIDWORKS (178,743 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/solidworks/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** EPA: DSY

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 55% Small-Business, 36% Enterprise


  ### 6. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Vectorworks, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vectorworks-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1985
- **HQ Location:** Columbia, Maryland
- **Twitter:** @Vectorworks (11,019 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/vectorworks-inc/ (314 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Entertainment, Events Services
  - **Company Size:** 58% Small-Business, 25% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Collaboration (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Collaboration (1 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (1 reviews)


  ### 7. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [PTC](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ptc)
- **Year Founded:** 1985
- **HQ Location:** Boston, Massachusetts
- **Twitter:** @PTC (37,608 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1935/ (8,226 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ: PTC

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Civil Engineering
  - **Company Size:** 53% Enterprise, 35% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Mathematical Calculations (1 reviews)
- Simulation (1 reviews)
- Useful (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive Licensing (1 reviews)
- Insufficient Tutorials (1 reviews)
- Lack of Features (1 reviews)

  ### 8. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,634 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 38% Mid-Market, 31% Small-Business


  ### 9. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [NI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ni)
- **Year Founded:** 1976
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @NIglobal (26,273 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3433 (8,003 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ: NATI

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 53% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market


  ### 10. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Esko-Graphics](https://www.g2.com/sellers/esko-graphics)
- **Year Founded:** 2002
- **HQ Location:** Gent, Belgium
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/163683 (1,913 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Packaging and Containers
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 32% Mid-Market


  ### 11. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [The Wild](https://www.g2.com/sellers/the-wild)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** San Rafael , CA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6673078/ (12 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Architecture & Planning
  - **Company Size:** 80% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- 3D Visualization (2 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (1 reviews)
- Design Development (1 reviews)
- Ease of Understanding (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complexity (2 reviews)
- Communication Errors (1 reviews)
- High Hardware Requirements (1 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (1 reviews)

  ### 12. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,634 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 64% Small-Business, 27% Enterprise


  ### 13. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [OctoPrint](https://www.g2.com/sellers/octoprint)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Westhoffen, FR
- **Twitter:** @OctoPrint3D (11,962 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/octoprint/ (6 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 73% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Features (2 reviews)
- User Interface (2 reviews)
- Animation (1 reviews)
- Collaboration (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Assembly Issues (2 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)
- Internet Connectivity (1 reviews)
- Knowledge Requirement (1 reviews)

  ### 14. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

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


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Meshlab](https://www.g2.com/sellers/meshlab)
- **Year Founded:** 2009
- **HQ Location:** Bengaluru, Karnataka
- **Twitter:** @MeshLab (5 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/meshlabs/ (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 17% Enterprise


  ### 15. [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

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Octave](https://www.g2.com/sellers/octave-9e5a428c-f303-4735-9417-dff1ef5736d4)
- **HQ Location:** Madison, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/octaveintelligence/ (2,352 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Oil & Energy
  - **Company Size:** 46% Small-Business, 38% Mid-Market


  ### 16. [Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/products/repetier-host/reviews)
  Repetier-Host is your ALL-IN-ONE software solution, which gives you countless benefits.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Repetier](https://www.g2.com/sellers/repetier)
- **HQ Location:** Tunis, Tunis
- **Twitter:** @Repetier (1,194 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Civic & Social Organization
  - **Company Size:** 93% Small-Business, 14% Mid-Market


  ### 17. [Slic3r](https://www.g2.com/products/slic3r/reviews)
  Slic3r is the tool you need to convert a 3D model into printing instructions for your 3D printer. It cuts the model into horizontal slices (layers), generates toolpaths to fill them and calculates the amount of material to be extruded.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Slic3r](https://www.g2.com/sellers/slic3r)
- **HQ Location:** United States
- **Twitter:** @slic3r (17 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/slic3r/about/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market


  ### 18. [Exxar CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/exxar-cad/reviews)
  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.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 16

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Exxar](https://www.g2.com/sellers/exxar)
- **Year Founded:** 2019
- **HQ Location:** Fremont, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/30947928 (8 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 81% Small-Business, 13% Mid-Market


  ### 19. [Bricks App](https://www.g2.com/products/bricks-app/reviews)
  Bricks is an online collaboration app designed by architects who want to reinvent Architecture design and BIM with an Agile approach.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 6

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Archiref](https://www.g2.com/sellers/archiref)
- **Year Founded:** 2013
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @Archiref (768 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/archiref/about/ (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 83% Small-Business, 17% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Collaboration (2 reviews)
- Analysis (1 reviews)
- Customization (1 reviews)
- Helpful (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)

  ### 20. [Octave OnSite Spool Design (Intergraph Spoolgen)](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-onsite-spool-design-intergraph-spoolgen/reviews)
  SmartPlant Spoolgen is a proven, industrial-strength application that enables the creation of piping isometric drawings for fabrication and erection from the design created during the detail engineering phase of projects


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 6

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Octave](https://www.g2.com/sellers/octave-9e5a428c-f303-4735-9417-dff1ef5736d4)
- **HQ Location:** Madison, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/octaveintelligence/ (2,352 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market


  ### 21. [ProKitchen](https://www.g2.com/products/prokitchen/reviews)
  ProKitchen was developed to provide designers, retailers, and manufacturers with an innovative design software solution. Able to operate natively on Mac and Windows systems, ProKitchen provides a comprehensive suite of intuitive tools designed to help businesses increase productivity and efficiency.


  **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 6

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [ProKitchen Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/prokitchen-software)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Grand Rapids, US
- **Twitter:** @ProKitchenSoft (825 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/414200 (44 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 22. [SolidWorks Business Innovation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-business-innovation/reviews)
  Business Innovation delivers the foundational applications and services that unite all users in the innovation value chain – establishing social communities with consumers and customers to share, experiment, and innovate effectively throughout the product development process


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 6

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Solidworks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/solidworks)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Waltham, MA
- **Twitter:** @SOLIDWORKS (178,743 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/solidworks/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** EPA: DSY

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 17% Enterprise


  ### 23. [Factory Design Utilities](https://www.g2.com/products/factory-design-utilities/reviews)
  Factory design software to plan, design, and install an efficient factory layout


  **Average Rating:** 3.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk)
- **Year Founded:** 1982
- **HQ Location:** San Francisco
- **Twitter:** @autodesk (275,060 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/ (15,679 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ADSK

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 80% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market


  ### 24. [Ansys Engineering Knowledge Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-engineering-knowledge-manager/reviews)
  ANSYS Enterprise Knowledge Manager (EKM). ANSYS EKM is a web-enabled scalable system that enables your engineering team to manage and share simulation data, integrate heterogeneous simulation tools and create easy-to-follow workflows for your entire product development team, while providing the greatest level of data security to protect your company's intellectual property.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,634 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 25% Enterprise


  ### 25. [Ansys TurboGrid](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-turbogrid/reviews)
  ANSYS TurboGrid software includes novel technology that targets complete automation combined with an unprecedented level of mesh quality for even the most complex blade shapes. The desired final mesh size is defined (and, optionally, the blade boundary layer resolution), and all the other steps are performed automatically to produce a mesh of extremely high quality. Grid angles are exceptionally good, mesh sizes transition smoothly, and high aspect-ratio elements are generated in the near-wall regions to resolve these regions efficiently and capture boundary layer flows accurately


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,634 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business




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