Best CAD & PLM Products
2022
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G2 is proud to share our 2022 list of the Best CAD & PLM Products
To qualify for the best CAD and PLM software list, products must be listed under the CAD and PLM parent category. Industries across various disciplines such as manufacturing, engineering and design, simulation and more use CAD and PLM software to create, analyze and/or modify 2D or 3D models in a digital environment. These software solutions help in enhancing the quality of design, facilitating effective communication through documentation, and creating a database to optimize business operations.
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SOLIDWORKS
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
SOLIDWORKS
View profileSOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.
SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Fastest Growing Products 2022
Grid Leader Sketching Winter 2023
Asia Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Winter 2023
Momentum Leader 3D Printing Winter 2023
Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
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Autodesk Fusion
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Autodesk Fusion
View profileAutodesk Fusion is a comprehensive cloud software platform that integrates various tools for 3D design, manufacturing, electronics, simulation, and generative design. It serves as a collaborative, cloud-enabled CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAE (Computer-Aided Engi
Autodesk Fusion is a comprehensive cloud software platform that integrates various tools for 3D design, manufacturing, electronics, simulation, and generative design. It serves as a collaborative, cloud-enabled CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAE (Computer-Aided Engi
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Europe Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Grid Leader 3D Printing Winter 2023
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Solid Edge
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Solid Edge
View profileSolid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions for product development — 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, cloud collaboration, and more. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric desig
Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions for product development — 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, cloud collaboration, and more. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric desig
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Asia Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Winter 2023
India Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Momentum Leader 3D Printing Winter 2023
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Onshape
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Onshape
View profileOnshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock and helps engineers do their best work. Onshape unites advanced modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that has rapidly become the primary CAD system for thousands of companies worldwide.
Onshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock and helps engineers do their best work. Onshape unites advanced modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that has rapidly become the primary CAD system for thousands of companies worldwide.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Relationship Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Usability Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Implementation Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
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Altium Designer
PCB Design
Altium Designer
View profileAltium Designer bridges all facets of the PCB design process to keep you seamlessly connected to every aspect of your design at all times.
Altium Designer bridges all facets of the PCB design process to keep you seamlessly connected to every aspect of your design at all times.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader PCB Design Winter 2023
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SketchUp
3D Modeling
SketchUp
View profileSketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Architecture Winter 2023
Relationship Leader Architectural Rendering Winter 2023
Grid Leader Sketching Winter 2023
Grid Leader Architectural Rendering Winter 2023
Europe Leader Architectural Rendering Winter 2023
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Inventor
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Inventor
View profileInventor® 3D CAD software offers an easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation.
Inventor® 3D CAD software offers an easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Usability Leader CAD Winter 2023
Implementation Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Results Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
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Creo Parametric
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Creo Parametric
View profileCreo Parametric provides a broad range of powerful yet flexible 3D CAD capabilities to accelerate the product development process.
Creo Parametric provides a broad range of powerful yet flexible 3D CAD capabilities to accelerate the product development process.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2023
Momentum Leader 3D Modeling Winter 2023
India High performer Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid High performer General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Asia High performer Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
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MicroStation
General-Purpose CAD
MicroStation
View profileMicroStation is a modeling environment explicitly for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation of all infrastructure types including utility systems, roads and rail, bridges, buildings, communications networks, water and wastewater networks, process plants, mining, and more. MicroS
MicroStation is a modeling environment explicitly for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation of all infrastructure types including utility systems, roads and rail, bridges, buildings, communications networks, water and wastewater networks, process plants, mining, and more. MicroS
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Civil Engineering Design Winter 2023
Grid High performer General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Grid High performer Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader Civil Engineering Design Fall 2022
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AutoCAD
General-Purpose CAD
2D and 3D CAD design software tools.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Usability Leader CAD Winter 2023
Relationship Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Relationship Leader CAD Winter 2023
Implementation Leader CAD Winter 2023
Relationship Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
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Teamcenter
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Teamcenter
View profileTeamcenter is a widely used PLM software. More than a just a PDM solution, Teamcenter is a comprehensive end-to-end PLM solution that optimizes processes throughout the product lifecycle.
Teamcenter is a widely used PLM software. More than a just a PDM solution, Teamcenter is a comprehensive end-to-end PLM solution that optimizes processes throughout the product lifecycle.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Momentum Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Usability Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Relationship Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
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SolidWorks Simulation
Simulation & CAE
SolidWorks Simulation
View profileSOLIDWORKS Simulation is an easy-to-use portfolio of structural analysis tools that use the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method to predict a product's real-world physical behavior by virtually testing CAD models. The portfolio provides linear, non-linear static and dynamic analysis capabilities.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation is an easy-to-use portfolio of structural analysis tools that use the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method to predict a product's real-world physical behavior by virtually testing CAD models. The portfolio provides linear, non-linear static and dynamic analysis capabilities.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Momentum Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Grid High performer Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Asia Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
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PTC Windchill
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
PTC Windchill
View profilePLM software supports the product development process, to integrate people, processes and systems. It provides a product information "warehouse" for organizations.
PLM software supports the product development process, to integrate people, processes and systems. It provides a product information "warehouse" for organizations.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Grid High performer Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Grid High performer Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Usability Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Fall 2022
Grid Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Fall 2022
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AutoCAD MEP
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
AutoCAD MEP
View profileAutoCAD® MEP software helps you draft, design, and document building systems.
AutoCAD® MEP software helps you draft, design, and document building systems.
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Momentum Leader MEP Winter 2023
Grid Leader MEP Winter 2023
Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Asia Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
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DraftSight
General-Purpose CAD
DraftSight
View profileDraftSight lets professional CAD users, students and educators create, edit and view DWG files. DraftSight runs on Windows®, Mac® and Linux.
DraftSight lets professional CAD users, students and educators create, edit and view DWG files. DraftSight runs on Windows®, Mac® and Linux.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Momentum Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Grid High performer CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Momentum Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Results Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
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FreeCAD
General-Purpose CAD
FreeCAD
View profileFreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size.
FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Spring 2022
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Trimble Field Points
Architectural Rendering
Trimble Field Points
View profileTrimble Field Points is designed for MEP contractors who need to create field layout points in SketchUp, Revit, or AutoCAD for direct integration with Trimble's robotic total stations.
Trimble Field Points is designed for MEP contractors who need to create field layout points in SketchUp, Revit, or AutoCAD for direct integration with Trimble's robotic total stations.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid High performer MEP Winter 2023
Grid High performer CAD Winter 2023
Grid High performer MEP Fall 2022
Grid High performer CAD Fall 2022
Grid High performer MEP Summer 2022
Grid High performer MEP Spring 2022
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Autodesk Fusion Manage
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Autodesk Fusion Manage
View profileAutodesk PLM provides a central source of data that manages your processes and workflows. Connect your people, processes, and data with Autodesk PLM to get your products to market faster.
Autodesk PLM provides a central source of data that manages your processes and workflows. Connect your people, processes, and data with Autodesk PLM to get your products to market faster.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Grid High performer Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Grid High performer Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Usability Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
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Revit
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Revit
View profileRevit® building design software is specifically built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), empowering design and construction professionals to bring ideas from concept to construction with a coordinated and consistent model-based approach.
Revit® building design software is specifically built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), empowering design and construction professionals to bring ideas from concept to construction with a coordinated and consistent model-based approach.
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Architecture Winter 2023
Europe Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Asia Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Architectural Rendering Winter 2023
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MATLAB
Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
MATLAB is a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks.
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Best Analytics and AI Products 2022
Relationship Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Relationship Leader Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms Winter 2023
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Grid Leader Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms Winter 2023
Grid Leader Big Data Analytics Winter 2023
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Esri ArcGIS
GIS
Esri ArcGIS
View profileEsri ArcGIS connects maps, apps, data, and people so you can make smarter, faster decisions. It gives everyone in your organization the ability to discover, use, make, and share maps from any device, anywhere, anytime.
Esri ArcGIS connects maps, apps, data, and people so you can make smarter, faster decisions. It gives everyone in your organization the ability to discover, use, make, and share maps from any device, anywhere, anytime.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Best Analytics and AI Products 2022
Grid Leader GIS Winter 2023
Grid Leader Location Intelligence Winter 2023
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BatchGeo
GIS
BatchGeo is a free service that lets you create maps.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader GIS Winter 2023
Results Leader GIS Winter 2023
Implementation Leader GIS Winter 2023
Relationship Leader GIS Winter 2023
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Navisworks
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Navisworks
View profileNavisworks is a project review software designed to allow architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to review integrated models and data with stakeholders to better control project outcomes.
Navisworks is a project review software designed to allow architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to review integrated models and data with stakeholders to better control project outcomes.
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Asia Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Relationship Leader CAD Winter 2023
Results Leader CAD Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
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Revit MEP
MEP
Revit MEP
View profileRevit helps engineers, designers and contractors across the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) disciplines model to a high level of detail and easily co-ordinates with building project contributors.
Revit helps engineers, designers and contractors across the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) disciplines model to a high level of detail and easily co-ordinates with building project contributors.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Momentum Leader MEP Winter 2023
Usability Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader MEP Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Momentum Leader MEP Fall 2022
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SolidWorks eDrawings
Sketching
SolidWorks eDrawings
View profileSOLIDWORKS eDrawings is the premiere toolset for 3D CAD markup and viewing. The standalone SOLIDWORKS eDrawings Viewer enables anyone to view, print, and review eDrawings. It is available for Windows, Mac, and mobile devices for true cross-platform design collaboration and communication.
SOLIDWORKS eDrawings is the premiere toolset for 3D CAD markup and viewing. The standalone SOLIDWORKS eDrawings Viewer enables anyone to view, print, and review eDrawings. It is available for Windows, Mac, and mobile devices for true cross-platform design collaboration and communication.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Momentum Leader Sketching Winter 2023
Grid Leader Sketching Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader Sketching Fall 2022
Grid Leader CAD Fall 2022
Grid Leader Sketching Summer 2022
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NI Multisim
PCB Design
NI Multisim is an electronic schematic capture and simulation program.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader PCB Design Winter 2023
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader PCB Design Fall 2022
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Fall 2022
Grid Leader CAD Fall 2022
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SolidWorks PDM
Product Data Management (PDM)
SolidWorks PDM
View profileSOLIDWORKS PDM enables your teams to securely store and index design data for fast retrieval, eliminate concerns over version control and data loss, and collaborate on designs in multiple locations.
SOLIDWORKS PDM enables your teams to securely store and index design data for fast retrieval, eliminate concerns over version control and data loss, and collaborate on designs in multiple locations.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Fall 2022
Grid Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Fall 2022
Momentum Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Summer 2022
Grid Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Summer 2022
Momentum Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2022
Grid Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2022
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Civil 3D
Civil Engineering Design
Civil 3D
View profileCivil 3D civil engineering design software is a civil design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows.
Civil 3D civil engineering design software is a civil design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Civil Engineering Design Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Civil Engineering Design Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader Civil Engineering Design Fall 2022
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Google Earth Pro
GIS
Google Earth Pro
View profileGet advanced business tools in addition to all the easy-to-use features and imagery of Google Earth.
Get advanced business tools in addition to all the easy-to-use features and imagery of Google Earth.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Results Leader GIS Winter 2023
Momentum Leader GIS Winter 2023
Grid Leader GIS Winter 2023
Usability Leader GIS Winter 2023
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KiCad EDA
PCB Design
A Cross Platform and Open Source Electronics Design Automation Suite
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Momentum Leader PCB Design Winter 2023
Grid Leader PCB Design Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader PCB Design Fall 2022
Grid Leader CAD Fall 2022
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Arena PLM & QMS
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Arena PLM & QMS
View profileArena, a PTC Business provides cloud-native product lifecycle management (PLM) & quality management system (QMS) solutions to streamline new product development, improve collaboration, and ensure compliance. With Arena, companies can deliver innovative, high-quality products to market faster.
Arena, a PTC Business provides cloud-native product lifecycle management (PLM) & quality management system (QMS) solutions to streamline new product development, improve collaboration, and ensure compliance. With Arena, companies can deliver innovative, high-quality products to market faster.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Relationship Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Usability Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Results Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
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STAAD.Pro
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
STAAD.Pro
View profilePerform comprehensive analysis and design for any size or type of structure faster than ever before using the new STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition. Simplify your BIM workflow by using a physical model in STAAD.Pro that is automatically converted into the analytical model for your structural analysis. Share
Perform comprehensive analysis and design for any size or type of structure faster than ever before using the new STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition. Simplify your BIM workflow by using a physical model in STAAD.Pro that is automatically converted into the analytical model for your structural analysis. Share
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Relationship Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Fall 2022
Momentum Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Fall 2022
Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Fall 2022
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OpenBOM
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
OpenBOM
View profileDeliver cloud multi-tenant BOM and inventory management technology to meet the demands of modern manufacturing and digital habits.
Deliver cloud multi-tenant BOM and inventory management technology to meet the demands of modern manufacturing and digital habits.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Relationship Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Winter 2023
Usability Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Results Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Relationship Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
Implementation Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Winter 2023
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CATIA
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
CATIA
View profilePowered by the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, CATIA delivers 3D CAD design software that helps design innovators shape the world we live in
Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, CATIA delivers 3D CAD design software that helps design innovators shape the world we live in
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
India Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Asia Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
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NX CAD
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
NX CAD
View profileSiemens NX is an integrated product design solution that streamlines and accelerates the product development process for engineers who need to deliver innovative products in a collaborative environment.
Siemens NX is an integrated product design solution that streamlines and accelerates the product development process for engineers who need to deliver innovative products in a collaborative environment.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Relationship Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Asia Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
India Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
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AutoCAD Mechanical
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
AutoCAD Mechanical
View profileAutoCAD® Mechanical design software is AutoCAD software built for manufacturing. Part of the Digital Prototyping solution, it includes all the functionality of AutoCAD, plus libraries of standards-based parts and tools to help automate common mechanical CAD tasks and accelerate the mechanical design
AutoCAD® Mechanical design software is AutoCAD software built for manufacturing. Part of the Digital Prototyping solution, it includes all the functionality of AutoCAD, plus libraries of standards-based parts and tools to help automate common mechanical CAD tasks and accelerate the mechanical design
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
India High performer Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Asia High performer Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid High performer Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
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Google Maps Platform
GIS
Google Maps Platform
View profileGoogle Maps API is a mapping platform that includes driving directions, Street View imagery and others.
Google Maps API is a mapping platform that includes driving directions, Street View imagery and others.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Usability Leader GIS Winter 2023
Results Leader GIS Winter 2023
Momentum Leader GIS Winter 2023
Grid Leader GIS Winter 2023
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Tinkercad
3D Printing
Tinkercad
View profileTinkercad is a simple, online 3D design and 3d printing tool for the masses. Whether you're a designer, hobbyist, teacher, or kid, you can use Tinkercad to make toys, prototypes, home decor, Minecraft models, jewelry – the list is truly endless!
Tinkercad is a simple, online 3D design and 3d printing tool for the masses. Whether you're a designer, hobbyist, teacher, or kid, you can use Tinkercad to make toys, prototypes, home decor, Minecraft models, jewelry – the list is truly endless!
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader 3D Printing Winter 2023
Momentum Leader 3D Printing Fall 2022
Grid Leader 3D Printing Fall 2022
Grid Leader 3D Printing Summer 2022
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AutoCAD LT
General-Purpose CAD
Speed design documentation with the 2D drafting tools of AutoCAD LT software.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Implementation Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Implementation Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Momentum Leader General-Purpose CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
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Cisco Packet Tracer
Virtual IT Labs
Cisco Packet Tracer
View profileAn innovative and powerful networking simulation tool used for practice, discovery and troubleshooting.
An innovative and powerful networking simulation tool used for practice, discovery and troubleshooting.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Virtual IT Labs Winter 2023
Implementation Leader Virtual IT Labs Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Asia Pacific Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Asia Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Grid High performer Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
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ArcGIS Online
GIS
ArcGIS Online
View profileArcGIS Online is a complete, cloud-based mapping platform. Make and share beautiful maps, and do everything in between.
ArcGIS Online is a complete, cloud-based mapping platform. Make and share beautiful maps, and do everything in between.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Location Intelligence Winter 2023
Grid Leader GIS Winter 2023
Relationship Leader Location Intelligence Winter 2023
Grid Leader Business Intelligence Winter 2023
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Ansys Sherlock
Simulation & CAE
Ansys Sherlock
View profileAnsys Sherlock is the only Reliability Physics / Physics of Failure (PoF) based electronics design reliability analysis tool that streamlines new product development. Sherlock automatically translates ECAD and MCAE data into 3D finite element models, automates thermal derating and democratizes the t
Ansys Sherlock is the only Reliability Physics / Physics of Failure (PoF) based electronics design reliability analysis tool that streamlines new product development. Sherlock automatically translates ECAD and MCAE data into 3D finite element models, automates thermal derating and democratizes the t
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Asia Pacific High performer Simulation & CAE Fall 2022
Asia High performer Simulation & CAE Fall 2022
Grid High performer Simulation & CAE Fall 2022
Momentum Leader Simulation & CAE Summer 2022
Asia Pacific High performer Simulation & CAE Summer 2022
Asia High performer Simulation & CAE Summer 2022
Grid High performer Simulation & CAE Summer 2022
Asia Pacific High performer Simulation & CAE Spring 2022
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Stateflow
Simulation & CAE
Model and simulate decision logic using state machines and flow charts
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid High performer Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Fall 2022
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Summer 2022
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2022
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Autodesk CFD
Simulation & CAE
Autodesk CFD
View profileAutodesk® CFD software provides computational fluid dynamics and thermal simulation tools to help you predict product performance, optimize designs, and validate product behavior before manufacturing.
Autodesk® CFD software provides computational fluid dynamics and thermal simulation tools to help you predict product performance, optimize designs, and validate product behavior before manufacturing.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Summer 2022
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2022
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Sketchbook
Drawing
Sketchbook
View profileSketchBook drawing app and painting software helps digital artists and illustrators design with professional-grade perspective tools and an intuitive user interface.
SketchBook drawing app and painting software helps digital artists and illustrators design with professional-grade perspective tools and an intuitive user interface.
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G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Drawing Winter 2023
Momentum Leader Drawing Winter 2023
Grid Leader Sketching Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader Drawing Fall 2022
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AutoCAD Architecture
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
AutoCAD Architecture
View profileAutoCAD® Architecture software is the version of AutoCAD software specifically for architects.
AutoCAD® Architecture software is the version of AutoCAD software specifically for architects.
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Asia Pacific Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Asia Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
47
AutoDesk Fabrication ESTmep
MEP
AutoDesk Fabrication ESTmep
View profileESTmep+ is a construction cost estimation software that helps mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors manage bids, detailing, fabrication, and installation workflow.
ESTmep+ is a construction cost estimation software that helps mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors manage bids, detailing, fabrication, and installation workflow.
Categories
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
48
GNU Octave
Simulation & CAE
GNU Octave
View profileGNU Octave is an open-source mathematical modeling and simulation software very similar to using the same language as Matlab and Freemat.
GNU Octave is an open-source mathematical modeling and simulation software very similar to using the same language as Matlab and Freemat.
Categories
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Winter 2023
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Fall 2022
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Summer 2022
Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2022
49
Dymola
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Dymola
View profileDymola is a tool for modeling and simulation of integrated and complex systems for use within automotive, aerospace, robotics, process and other applications.
Dymola is a tool for modeling and simulation of integrated and complex systems for use within automotive, aerospace, robotics, process and other applications.
Categories
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
50
Autodesk 360
CAD Viewers
Autodesk 360
View profileAutodesk A360 enables design and engineering centric project teams to work efficiently together in one central workspace.
Autodesk A360 enables design and engineering centric project teams to work efficiently together in one central workspace.
Categories
G2 Awards
Best CAD and PLM Products 2022
Momentum Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Implementation Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Viewers Winter 2023
Implementation Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Winter 2023
Grid Leader CAD Viewers Fall 2022
FAQs
What are the G2 Best Software Awards?
G2’s Annual Best Software Awards ranks the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users.
How are the winners determined?
30 different lists are generated using G2’s proprietary algorithm based on G2’s verified user reviews and publicly available market presence data. The top 100 software companies are ranked based on a combination of Satisfaction and Market Presence scores. The top 100 products are ranked based on reviews across all categories they are a part of. Satisfaction is an aggregate score based on a company’s products across their assigned categories. More tailored company and product lists (e.g., "India Software Companies" and "Products for Small Businesses") feature a smaller set of winners at 50 appearing on each list.
Read more about the methodology used to calculate G2’s Best Software Awards here.
How many reviews does a vendor need to be eligible?
To be included in one of G2’s Best Software Sellers or Best Software Products Lists, a software seller or product must receive at least 50 approved and published reviews during the 2021 calendar year. Scores reflect only data from reviews submitted during this evaluation period.
How are the Best Software Awards different from quarterly badge lists?
For G2’s annual Best Software Awards, the scores reflect reviews submitted in the evaluation period - in this case, the calendar year 2021. Other G2 reports might include more or less data which would potentially show different rankings for software sellers and software products. Also, broadly-defined “Other” categories such as “Other Marketing Software” and “Other IT Security Software” were excluded to ensure we were evaluating products with relevant comparative scoring.
Read more about G2’s research scoring methodologies.
Can software sellers and products win multiple awards?
Yes. A software seller and/or product has the potential to be named on multiple lists based on its eligibility and rankings.
How are reviews verified and vetted?
It is important to us at G2 to be objective and trustworthy, with reviews being thoroughly vetted. To ensure this, we require the use of a LinkedIn™ account or verified business email address to validate a G2 reviewer’s identity and current employer. We also validate reviewers by partnering with sellers and organizations to securely authenticate users through select platforms. We do not allow users to leave reviews for their current employers, former employers, or competitors.
For more information on the reviews process, view G2’s community guidelines.
Were G2’s 2022 Best Software Lists researched and published using the same methodology and criteria as past years? If not, what is new?
There are a few changes to G2's Best Software Lists this year. To be more inclusive of software sellers and products, we reduced the number of vendor-level reviews per calendar year to be eligible - from 100 to 50. Being eligible of course does not guarantee inclusion on a list.
We also added new persona-based lists, such as "Best software for professionals in marketing." Net-new categories this year that enable greater segmentation include those for:
- CAD & PLM Products
- Collaboration & Productivity Products
- Commerce Products
- Content Management Products
- Design Products
- Development Products
- IT Infrastructure Products
- Office Products
- Security Products
