--- title: HSM Reviews meta\_title: 'HSM Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 18 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how HSM works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 18 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: CAD & PLM url: https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-plm --- # HSM Reviews & Product Details Inventor HSM and HSMWorks CAM software simplify the machining workflow with CAD-embedded 2.5-axis to 5-axis milling, turning, and mill-turn capabilities. Available only as part of the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection. * * * Seller [Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk) Discussions [HSM Community](https://www.g2.com/products/hsm/discuss) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/hsm/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![SolidWorks CAM](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "SolidWorks CAM") SolidWorks CAM 4.3/5(34) ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-cam/reviews) [ ![Mastercam](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mastercam") Mastercam 4.1/5(26) ](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercam/reviews) [ ![NX CAM](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "NX CAM") NX CAM 4.3/5(347) ](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/hsm/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 18 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Scott H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Scott H.") SH Scott H. Director of Engineering Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/19/2018 "Very easy software to use - but not a replacement for Mastercam." 3.5/5 What do you like best about HSM? The ease of being able to visually see what the different planes of machining are is a great assistance for knowing what the machine will do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about HSM? I don't like that I am unable to select and manipulate individual chains in the machining operations. I can change start points in the chains, but I'm not able to tell the software what order I want the machine to cut the parts in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering HSM: Like my review heading states, we come to use HSM with a background in Mastercam. Mastercam is the industry standard, and for good reason. The ease of use, flexibility and years of experience cannot be dismissed as old school or unintelligent. So coming from that background, HSM has a lot of ground to cover. I think it's headed in the right direction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is HSM solving and how is that benefiting you? It makes it easy to allow for easy product changes so that there is a consistent flow from design to prototype to manufacturing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Dhiyan J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dhiyan J.") DJ Dhiyan J. Mr.D Jayawickrama Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/16/2019 "The ease of using the program" 4.5/5 What do you like best about HSM? One of the best CAD programs used in a long time.It enables to visualize the difference in planes of machining and to know the ability of them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about HSM? A lot of improvements needed compared to other CAD programs available.Hope it get developed up to the standard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is HSM solving and how is that benefiting you? the process from design to prototype is very convenient and allow to make changes on products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Daisha' P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Daisha' P.") DP Daisha' P. Student Worker Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/12/2019 "Good Software" 4/5 What do you like best about HSM? I believe HSM has created an easy to use software and it’s not hard to navigate when using the software at work . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about HSM? I don’t dislike anything about the software because I believe the software is already doing well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is HSM solving and how is that benefiting you? I’m solving simple security issues with using HSM and it benefits the company by allowing us to keep our business confidential Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Medical Devices](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Medical Devices") CM Verified User in Medical Devices Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/15/2019 "Using HSM as a CAM solution for rapid prototyping" 4/5 What do you like best about HSM? The visualization/simulation of the milling tools. The comprehensive options to specify the tool paths Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about HSM? There is not quick solution, like a step-by-step wizard to complete quick milling jobs. Therefore, it is not suitable for rapid prototyping. The development team may benefit if have a look on the Roland Software (SPR Player or Modela Player) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering HSM: Before you proceed, contact the technical support team of both, CNC machine manufacturer and Autodesk to identify the compatibility between HSM and your Milling Machine. In some cases you may need to post-edit the generated code by HSM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is HSM solving and how is that benefiting you? Micromilling. The benefit using HSM is that you can specify in detail the milling path properties reducing the tool break frequency, especially the vertical cutting speed (Z axis). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Design](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Design") UD Verified User in Design Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/20/2019 "Powerful tool" 5/5 What do you like best about HSM? When I started using HSM and machining, it was very straightforwards and easy. I had not used any other CAM software, and it was very intuitive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about HSM? It can be a little complicated and difficult to make custom tooling profiles in the software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is HSM solving and how is that benefiting you? Baja SAE, we have realized how nice it I'd to have it paired with Solid works and the ease of compatibility Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Kemmie B M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kemmie B M.") KM Kemmie B M. PSU Hospital & Health Care Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/13/2019 "Great" 4.5/5 What do you like best about HSM? It's some what ok, but has it downfall ..Can be redone Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about HSM? It could be better in detail and show u what to do if run into a problem Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is HSM solving and how is that benefiting you? A lot of small projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing") UE Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/7/2019 "HSM was user friendly and straight forward to use for producing custom fixtures." 4/5 What do you like best about HSM? HSM was Intuitive and easy to use. It made it easy to create custom parts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about HSM? The software was limited for simple parts. It wasn’t capable for more complex components with the version we used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering HSM: Make sure it is capable of doing what you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is HSM solving and how is that benefiting you? We were able to produce custom fixtures and optimize manufacturing processes with repeatable results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Alternative Medicine](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Alternative Medicine") UA Verified User in Alternative Medicine Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/29/2018 "HSM is awesome" 5/5 What do you like best about HSM? SmartKey generates, stored, and uses security objects, such as cryptographic keys, certificates, or secrets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about HSM? The platform at first is difficult to work around but just needs to be tweaked a bit and it would work well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is HSM solving and how is that benefiting you? I love how it simplifies data protection across any cloud architecture. Smartkey provides key storage, encryption and tokenization, addresses performance and GRC requirements at the digital edge close to clouds, carriers and counterparties, and restricts key access to authorized users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more. 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