Best CAD & PLM Software Products

2026

Find the best software for anything and everything you want to accomplish, as decided by software buyers on the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. Based on honest reviews and ratings from our G2 users this year, this list features the top software products found on G2.

Top 5 Best CAD & PLM Software Products:

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Designcenter NX
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Teamcenter
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AutoCAD
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Maptitude
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Designcenter Solid Edge

Best Software by Function / CAD & PLM Products

Out of 1,538 total products in this category, and 50 that were eligible for the 2026 Best Software Awards, here are the 50 best software products. When looking at this year’s winners, 29 remained on the list from last year, while 21 are new entrants — representing a 42% change on this list since the 2025 Best Software Awards.

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Designcenter NX

Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

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Designcenter NX

Designcenter 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.

Designcenter 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.

Reviews

5/5
"USING NX CAD FOR PRODUCT TEMPLATE STUDIO for connector design"
-Saravana K.
4.5/5
"Powerful, Versatile, and Effortless Engineering with Designenter NX"
-Nikhil B.
5/5
"Siemens NX 12 CAD"
-Edgar M.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best Global Sellers 2026

Relationship Leader CAD Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

Grid Leader Additive Manufacturing Spring 2026

India Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

Grid Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

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Teamcenter

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

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Teamcenter

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.

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.

Reviews

4.5/5
"Smooth Setup, Comprehensive Lifecycle Management"
-Kiyansh V.
5/5
"Efficient and Reliable PLM for Managing CAD and Product Data"
-NIRANJANA R.
5/5
"The Robust, Full-Proof and Time Saving PLM Software ever!"
-Ronit J.

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G2 Awards

Best Global Sellers 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Usability Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Europe Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2026

Grid Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Asia Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

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AutoCAD

General-Purpose CAD

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AutoCAD

2D and 3D CAD design software tools.

2D and 3D CAD design software tools.

Reviews

4.5/5
"Essential Tool Delivering Consistent Value Across Departments"
-Luis M.
5/5
"A reliable solution for accurate and professional CAD drafting"
-VINAY P.
4/5
"AutoCAD is the one tool I don't fight with once the work gets serious"
-Mayur G.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best Global Sellers 2026

Results Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

India Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader GIS Spring 2026

India Leader CAD Spring 2026

India Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

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Maptitude

GIS

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Maptitude

Maptitude Geographic Information System (GIS) software gives you the tools, maps, and demographic data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects you and your business.

Maptitude Geographic Information System (GIS) software gives you the tools, maps, and demographic data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects you and your business.

Reviews

5/5
"Excellent value GIS / mapping tool"
-Kirsten T.
5/5
"Exceptional Mapping Power with User-Friendly Design and Great Support"
-Len S.
5/5
"Top Quality Spatial Analysis Software! Can't find anything similar at the price."
-Matt M.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Relationship Leader GIS Spring 2026

Implementation Leader GIS Spring 2026

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Designcenter Solid Edge

Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

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Designcenter Solid Edge

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

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

Reviews

4/5
"Solid and efficient CAD solution for mechanical design workflows"
-David G.
4/5
"Efficient CAD Solution with Room for Improvement"
-Hamza N.
4.5/5
"A Reliable Design Management Tool for Solid Edge Workflows"
-Dharamveer p.

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G2 Awards

Best Global Sellers 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Middle East & Africa Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

EMEA Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

Europe Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

EMEA Leader CAD Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Additive Manufacturing Spring 2026

Middle East & Africa Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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Revit

Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Revit

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.

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.

Reviews

4/5
"Comprehensive 3D Coordination, Needs Better Performance"
-Yasdip G.
4.5/5
"Transforms Architectural Workflow with 3D Precision"
-David W.
5/5
"Revit’s Powerful, Intuitive Workflow for Everyday Architectural Work"
-Kaleisy B.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best Global Sellers 2026

Grid Leader Architecture Spring 2026

Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Asia Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Latin America Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

India Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

EMEA Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

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PVcase Ground Mount

Solar Design

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PVcase Ground Mount

PVcase is an AutoCAD plugin for utility-scale PV plant design. It covers layout design —including basic and detailed engineering— until inverters. It's developed for PV engineers.

PVcase is an AutoCAD plugin for utility-scale PV plant design. It covers layout design —including basic and detailed engineering— until inverters. It's developed for PV engineers.

Reviews

5/5
"PVcase Ground Mount: Rapid, Accurate Design with Seamless AutoCAD Integration"
-Iveta V.
4.5/5
"A tool alongside the designer"
-Alberto P.
4/5
"CAD-Based Solar Design Platform with Very Positive Feedback for Utility-Scale Projects"
-Verified User in Renewables & Environment

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Grid Leader Solar Design Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Solar Design Spring 2026

EMEA High performer CAD Spring 2026

Europe High performer CAD Spring 2026

Europe Leader CAD Spring 2026

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ZWCAD

General-Purpose CAD

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ZWCAD

ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable, and DWG-compatible CAD solution that enables you to boost design efficiency without switching cost.

ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable, and DWG-compatible CAD solution that enables you to boost design efficiency without switching cost.

Reviews

5/5
"As good as AutoDesk AutoCAD 2D at less than half the price!"
-Mike S.
5/5
"Seamless Switch from AUTODESK with Great Pricing and Excellent Support"
-Shane W.
5/5
"Efficient CAD Solution with Zero Learning Curve, Half the cost of AutoCAD!"
-Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best APAC Products 2026

Results Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Asia Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Momentum Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Usability Leader CAD Spring 2026

Usability Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

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GeoHECRAS

Civil Engineering Design

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GeoHECRAS

GeoHECRAS is an advanced hydraulic modeling software that simplifies HEC-RAS modeling as it accelerates river and floodplain analysis by reducing repetitive GIS and CAD processing. Tasks like merging DEMs, generating elevation profiles, or building HEC-RAS floodplain surfaces are completed in half t

GeoHECRAS is an advanced hydraulic modeling software that simplifies HEC-RAS modeling as it accelerates river and floodplain analysis by reducing repetitive GIS and CAD processing. Tasks like merging DEMs, generating elevation profiles, or building HEC-RAS floodplain surfaces are completed in half t

Reviews

5/5
"Great software for stream modeling, and increases productivity"
-Kevin M.
4/5
"Powerful Flood Analysis Tools and Responsive Support"
-Amina G.
5/5
"Great Product - Awesome Support - Satisfied Customer"
-Dean W.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Grid Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Grid High performer Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

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Revizto

Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Revizto

Revizto is a real-time issue tracking software for Architecture, Engineering and Construction with a focus on collaboration and BIM project coordination. Revizto uses BIM intelligence and makes it immediately accessible and actionable for the entire project team.

Revizto is a real-time issue tracking software for Architecture, Engineering and Construction with a focus on collaboration and BIM project coordination. Revizto uses BIM intelligence and makes it immediately accessible and actionable for the entire project team.

Reviews

5/5
"Revizto: Empowering Collaboration and BIM Integration"
-Jeremy F.
5/5
"Dynamic Collaboration Tool with Stellar Speed"
-Hunter W.
4/5
"Streamlined Coordination and QC Enhancements"
-Keonia W.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Relationship Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Usability Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Europe High performer Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Canada High performer Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Asia Pacific High performer Construction Project Management Spring 2026

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MATLAB

Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

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MATLAB

MATLAB is a high-level programming and numeric computing environment widely utilized by engineers and scientists for data analysis, algorithm development, and system modeling. It offers a desktop environment optimized for iterative analysis and design processes, coupled with a programming language t

MATLAB is a high-level programming and numeric computing environment widely utilized by engineers and scientists for data analysis, algorithm development, and system modeling. It offers a desktop environment optimized for iterative analysis and design processes, coupled with a programming language t

Reviews

4.5/5
"Outstanding Performance and Features"
-Ghulam Mustafa G.
5/5
"Easy-to-Use MATLAB with Powerful Toolboxes and Excellent Visualization"
-Verified User in Information Technology and Services
5/5
"Centralized Engineering Powerhouse with Minor Licensing Hurdles"
-Carlos L.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Momentum Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

India Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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Onshape

Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

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Onshape

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.

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.

Reviews

5/5
"Intuitive Design, Great for Collaboration"
-Nicholas W.
5/5
"CAD on Cloud Delivers Flexible CAD Anywhere, on Any Device"
-Prashant D.
5/5
"Easy-to-Use, Cloud-Based CAD for Teamwork"
-Subhajeet S.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

United Kingdom Leader CAD Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Sketching Spring 2026

Grid Leader CAD Viewers Spring 2026

Europe Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Usability Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

Usability Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2026

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Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Simulation & CAE

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Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is an all-in-one solution that delivers accurate and efficient multidisciplinary technologies in a single integrated user interface. Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a complete multidisciplinary platform for the simulation of products and designs operating under real-world conditions.

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is an all-in-one solution that delivers accurate and efficient multidisciplinary technologies in a single integrated user interface. Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a complete multidisciplinary platform for the simulation of products and designs operating under real-world conditions.

Reviews

5/5
"Great tool with plenty of user guidance to help teams into a higher standard of analysis."
-David H.
5/5
"One-Stop CFD Solution with Comprehensive Features"
-Shaik A.
4.5/5
"Streamlined Multiphysics Simulations with Helpful Automation and Clear Visual Insights"
-Bhimsen T.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best Global Sellers 2026

Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

India Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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Artemis

Solar Design

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Artemis

The fastest-growing solar and battery storage software.

The fastest-growing solar and battery storage software.

Reviews

5/5
"Fast, Clean Solar Proposals That Build Customer Trust"
-Diana Laura T.
5/5
"Effortless Solar Design with Stellar Backend Support"
-Angelica A.
4.5/5
"Fast, User-Friendly Project Design Tool with Helpful, Responsive Support"
-Frances P.

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G2 Awards

Rookies of the Year 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Results Leader CAD Spring 2026

Usability Leader CAD Spring 2026

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Capital

Simulation & CAE

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Capital

Semiconductor and system companies around the globe rely on our EDA solutions to innovate for the future.

Semiconductor and system companies around the globe rely on our EDA solutions to innovate for the future.

Reviews

4.5/5
"A product with seem less conctetivity with CAD bringing electrical and design engineering together."
-Bharat M.
4/5
"Product Feature Recommendation for Capital"
-Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
5/5
"introduction of Capital in Airbus Commercial Aircraft Cabin System engineering"
-Jens M.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best Global Sellers 2026

EMEA Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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NX CAM

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

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NX CAM

NX CAM provides comprehensive and integrated NC programming capabilities in a single system. This enables the use of consistent 3D models, data and processes to seamlessly connect planning and shop floor operations with a digital thread.

NX CAM provides comprehensive and integrated NC programming capabilities in a single system. This enables the use of consistent 3D models, data and processes to seamlessly connect planning and shop floor operations with a digital thread.

Reviews

4.5/5
"Exceptional Accuracy and Flexibility for Complex Machining"
-Bhimsen T.
4/5
"Seamless CAD-CAM Integration and Accurate Machining Simulation"
-Sahil Sandeep V.
4.5/5
"NX CAM Review"
-Chetan S.

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G2 Awards

Best Global Sellers 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Grid Leader Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Spring 2026

Asia Leader Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Spring 2026

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SAP Integrated Product Development

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

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SAP Integrated Product Development

Leading product-centric organizations aspire to create a resilient and sustainable supply chain – one that provides actionable information, supports product innovation, and empowers people. Many, however, still have product data disconnected departmental silos, inhibiting digitalized, end-to-end bus

Leading product-centric organizations aspire to create a resilient and sustainable supply chain – one that provides actionable information, supports product innovation, and empowers people. Many, however, still have product data disconnected departmental silos, inhibiting digitalized, end-to-end bus

Reviews

4/5
"Seamless End-to-End Traceability and Integration in S/4HANASAP"
-Muhammad M.
4/5
"Seamless Integration, Limited Engineering Depth"
-Vishvapriya G.
4.5/5
"A Seamless Digital Thread That Speeds Time-to-Market"
-Ratna Priyanka P.

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G2 Awards

Best German Sellers 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Asia Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Best EMEA Sellers 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

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OpenBOM

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

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OpenBOM

Deliver 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.

Reviews

4.5/5
"Facilitate Collaboration with Powerful Integrations"
-Danilo R.
4/5
"Streamlines BOM Management with CAD Integration"
-Ira T.
5/5
"Incredibly Useful for Product & Package Design Once You Learn the UI"
-Stephanie D.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Momentum Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2026

Results Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Grid High performer Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2026

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Altair Hypermesh

Simulation & CAE

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Altair Hypermesh

HyperMesh is the market-leading, multi-disciplinary finite element pre-processor which manages the generation of the largest, most complex models, starting with the import of a CAD geometry to exporting a ready-to-run solver file.

HyperMesh is the market-leading, multi-disciplinary finite element pre-processor which manages the generation of the largest, most complex models, starting with the import of a CAD geometry to exporting a ready-to-run solver file.

Reviews

4.5/5
"Powerful Mesh Generation with Automation Capabilities"
-Raj kumar C.
4.5/5
"Fast and comfortable multi-pre-processor"
-Mariusz K.
4.5/5
"Effortless High-Quality Meshing and Seamless Optimization Workflows"
-Prabhat K.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

India Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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MicroStation

General-Purpose CAD

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MicroStation

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

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

Reviews

4.5/5
"Reliable, Precise, and Handles Complex Models with Ease"
-Verified User in Civil Engineering
4/5
"More Time for Clients"
-Marija M.
5/5
"Best tool for 2D/3D modeling and Drafting"
-Arun R.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Canada Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

EMEA Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Grid Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Asia Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

United Kingdom Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Usability Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

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SimScale

Simulation & CAE

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SimScale

SimScale is revolutionizing the computer-aided engineering sector by providing access to engineering simulation 100% via your web browser and to one of the largest CAE communities in the world. The SimScale web-based platform enables engineering professionals to perform CFD, FEA, Thermodynamics, Aco

SimScale is revolutionizing the computer-aided engineering sector by providing access to engineering simulation 100% via your web browser and to one of the largest CAE communities in the world. The SimScale web-based platform enables engineering professionals to perform CFD, FEA, Thermodynamics, Aco

Reviews

4.5/5
"Excellent software, excellent support"
-Noah S.
4/5
"powerful and intuitive cloud-based FEA-tool with great support"
-Christoph M.
5/5
"Most efficient FEA web service ever!"
-jaekyung l.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best German Sellers 2026

Best EMEA Sellers 2026

Usability Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Results Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

United Kingdom High performer Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Europe Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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Altair SimSolid

Simulation & CAE

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Altair SimSolid

SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry preparation and meshing: the two most time-consuming, expertise-extensive and error-prone tasks performed in a conventional structural simulation.

SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry preparation and meshing: the two most time-consuming, expertise-extensive and error-prone tasks performed in a conventional structural simulation.

Reviews

4/5
"Facilitate Quick and Accurate Analysis"
-Alvaro P.
5/5
"Meshless FEA Speeds Up Aerospace Simulations"
-Jason V.
4.5/5
"Ultra-Fast Simulation on Large CAD Models—Perfect for Early-Stage Design"
-AJAY S.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

India Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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Simcenter 3D

Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

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Simcenter 3D

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing

Reviews

4/5
"Powerful All-in-One Simulation Platform for Advanced Engineering"
-Mohammed Abdul S.
5/5
"Simcenter 3D: A Full Simulation Suite"
-Anand D.
5/5
"Review"
-Yiğit B.

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G2 Awards

Best Global Sellers 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

United Kingdom Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

India Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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Arena PLM & QMS

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

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Arena PLM & QMS

Arena by PTC helps companies design, produce, and deliver innovative products faster with our unified, cloud-native PLM (product lifecycle management) and QMS (quality management system) platform. Ideal for modern product companies, Arena helps reduce design errors and production delays by facilitat

Arena by PTC helps companies design, produce, and deliver innovative products faster with our unified, cloud-native PLM (product lifecycle management) and QMS (quality management system) platform. Ideal for modern product companies, Arena helps reduce design errors and production delays by facilitat

Reviews

4/5
"Arena Makes PLM Changes Easy, With Great Access Control and Search"
-Telly A.
4.5/5
"Arena PLM & QMS: Key Uses, Benefits, and Insights"
-Shobha G.
4/5
"Easy Document Control with Clear Revisions, Approvals, and BOM Downloads"
-Kumar T.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Relationship Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Results Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Usability Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Asia Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

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Autodesk Fusion

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

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Autodesk Fusion

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

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

Reviews

4.5/5
"Unified CAD/CAM Solution, Effortless to Setup"
-Çetin Y.
5/5
"Comprehensive Design Solution, User-Friendly and Efficient"
-Oussama H.
5/5
"Fast and intuitive 3D design workflow"
-infinityONE 3.

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best Global Sellers 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Sketching Spring 2026

EMEA Leader Sketching Spring 2026

India Leader Sketching Spring 2026

Momentum Leader CAD Libraries Spring 2026

Asia Leader Sketching Spring 2026

Europe Leader Sketching Spring 2026

Grid Leader Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Spring 2026

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PVcase Prospect

Energy Site Selection Tools

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PVcase Prospect

PVcase Prospect is a sophisticated site assessment tool tailored for renewable energy developers, specifically designed to address the complexities associated with early-stage development and site selection.

PVcase Prospect is a sophisticated site assessment tool tailored for renewable energy developers, specifically designed to address the complexities associated with early-stage development and site selection.

Reviews

5/5
"PVcase Prospect Makes Early-Stage Solar Site Analysis Fast and Simple"
-Pranav S.
5/5
"DG Solar Developer Review (Current Customer)"
-Matthew Wade P.
4.5/5
"A Daily Workflow Essential for Our Project Development"
-Verified User in Oil & Energy

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G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Grid Leader CAD Spring 2026

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Navisworks

Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Navisworks

Autodesk Navisworks is a comprehensive project review and coordination software designed to enhance Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. It enables construction and design teams to integrate, analyze, and visualize complex 3D models, facilitating improved project delivery and collaboration

Autodesk Navisworks is a comprehensive project review and coordination software designed to enhance Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. It enables construction and design teams to integrate, analyze, and visualize complex 3D models, facilitating improved project delivery and collaboration

Reviews

4.5/5
"Smoothes Coordination Between Building Trades"
-Joel P.
5/5
"Makes Complex 3D Coordination and Clash Detection Surprisingly Manageable"
-Abinesh T.
5/5
"Highly recommended for Clash Detection Processes for multi-trade Projects !"
-Shubham D.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best Global Sellers 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Implementation Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Asia Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Results Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

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Badger Maps

Field Sales

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Badger Maps

Badger Maps is a route planning app designed specifically for field salespeople. It allows sales reps to automatically plan, route, and maximize their time in the field. Features such as routing, lead generation, reporting, and territory management make Badger Maps the all-in-one tool for outside sa

Badger Maps is a route planning app designed specifically for field salespeople. It allows sales reps to automatically plan, route, and maximize their time in the field. Features such as routing, lead generation, reporting, and territory management make Badger Maps the all-in-one tool for outside sa

Reviews

5/5
"The best route optimization app, flexible and practical for everyday use"
-Laurence M.
4.5/5
"Visualize Client Insights with Ease"
-Mary S.
5/5
"Boosts Sales Team Efficiency with Intuitive Mapping"
-Brent G.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best Supply Chain & Logistics Software Products 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Relationship Leader Field Sales Spring 2026

Results Leader Field Sales Spring 2026

Usability Leader GIS Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Route Planning Spring 2026

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GeoSTORM

Civil Engineering Design

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GeoSTORM

GeoSTORM is a Civil 3D-integrated stormwater modeling software that streamlines catchment area delineation, runoff calculations, and flow routing. It supports multiple hydrology methods, such as EPA SWMM, SCS TR-55/TR-20, Rational, Modified Rational, and DeKalb Rational, enabling flexible hydrologic

GeoSTORM is a Civil 3D-integrated stormwater modeling software that streamlines catchment area delineation, runoff calculations, and flow routing. It supports multiple hydrology methods, such as EPA SWMM, SCS TR-55/TR-20, Rational, Modified Rational, and DeKalb Rational, enabling flexible hydrologic

Reviews

5/5
"A Time-Saving Tool for Stormwater and Drainage Analysis"
-Kaitlin W.
4.5/5
"GeoSTORM review"
-Adrian A.
4.5/5
"GeoSTORM Review for Urban and Rural Hydrologic Surface and Storm Sewer Analysis"
-Adam V.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Grid Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Grid High performer Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Grid High performer CAD Spring 2026

30

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M-Files

Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

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M-Files

M-Files delivers Context-First Document Management with an AI-native, metadata-driven architecture that eliminates information chaos and improves productivity across the document lifecycle. By linking documents to the people, processes, clients, and projects that give them meaning, M-Files creates a

M-Files delivers Context-First Document Management with an AI-native, metadata-driven architecture that eliminates information chaos and improves productivity across the document lifecycle. By linking documents to the people, processes, clients, and projects that give them meaning, M-Files creates a

Reviews

4.5/5
"Effortless Document Management and Seamless Organization"
-Vishal D.
5/5
"Great from Managing Brewery Documentation"
-Evan J.
5/5
"A Smarter Way to Manage Business Files"
-Jim S.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Results Leader Engineering Document Management Spring 2026

Europe Leader Document Management Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Engineering Document Management Spring 2026

Asia Leader Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Spring 2026

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GeoHECHMS

Civil Engineering Design

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GeoHECHMS

GeoHECHMS speeds up watershed modeling by automating subbasin delineation, Curve Numbers, and Time of Concentration calculations. As an advanced data wrapper to industry-standard HEC-HMS, it simplifies workflows and accelerates common hydrologic preprocessing tasks needed for HEC-HMS modeling. Engin

GeoHECHMS speeds up watershed modeling by automating subbasin delineation, Curve Numbers, and Time of Concentration calculations. As an advanced data wrapper to industry-standard HEC-HMS, it simplifies workflows and accelerates common hydrologic preprocessing tasks needed for HEC-HMS modeling. Engin

Reviews

4.5/5
"Software Integration/Technical Support"
-Eric H.
4/5
"Powerful Visualization and Reporting That Streamlines Modeling in GeoHECHMS"
-Jacob M.
5/5
"GeoHECHMS simplifies stormwater modeling and increases productivity."
-Kevin M.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Relationship Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Grid High performer Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Civil Engineering Design Spring 2026

Grid High performer CAD Spring 2026

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Simcenter HEEDS

Simulation & CAE

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Simcenter HEEDS

HEEDS automates and accelerates the engineering design space exploration process. Whether you need to improve performance of a simple component or a complex multidisciplinary system, HEEDS is flexible enough to find the design configurations that best satisfy your requirements.

HEEDS automates and accelerates the engineering design space exploration process. Whether you need to improve performance of a simple component or a complex multidisciplinary system, HEEDS is flexible enough to find the design configurations that best satisfy your requirements.

Reviews

5/5
"From CAD to CAE for design optimization"
-TUNCAY K.
5/5
"Significant improvements in speed and AI-driven optimization"
-Rajendrasingh R.
4/5
"Siemens HEEDD Review"
-Varun Mohan S.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best Global Sellers 2026

Asia Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

India Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

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SOLIDWORKS

Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

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SOLIDWORKS

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.

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.

Reviews

5/5
"Smart Design, Faster Results and How SOLIDWORKS AI Auto-Drawings Saved My Week"
-VINAY P.
5/5
"Intuitive, Feature-Rich, and Perfect for Daily 3D Modeling"
-NIRANJANA R.
5/5
"USING SOLIDWORKD FOR SHEET METAL DESIGN"
-Saravana K.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Usability Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

Asia Leader CAD Viewers Spring 2026

India Leader CAD Viewers Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader CAD Viewers Spring 2026

India High performer General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Asia Leader Sketching Spring 2026

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SmartDraw

Diagramming

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SmartDraw

SmartDraw helps you create over 70 different types of diagrams.

SmartDraw helps you create over 70 different types of diagrams.

Reviews

4/5
"Organized and User-Friendly Yet Needs Improvement"
-Ebonie W.
5/5
"Effortless Layout Design, Minor Saving Glitches"
-Brent C.
4/5
"Effortless Event Planning with SmartDraw"
-Danny G.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Implementation Leader Org Chart Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Diagramming Spring 2026

Grid High performer Sketching Spring 2026

Canada High performer Diagramming Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Sketching Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Visual Collaboration Platforms Spring 2026

Results Leader Diagramming Spring 2026

35

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Archicad

Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Archicad

Design and deliver projects of any size with Archicad’s powerful suite of built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-c

Design and deliver projects of any size with Archicad’s powerful suite of built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-c

Reviews

4/5
"A versatile piece of software that stimulates creativity"
-Francesco D.
5/5
"A Must Have Companion for an Architect"
-Rikhav S.
5/5
"Powerful BIM tool with a smooth learning curve and great design flexibility"
-Najia K.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

EMEA Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Europe Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Urban Planning and Design Spring 2026

Grid Leader Urban Planning and Design Spring 2026

Grid Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

36

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ARKA 360

Solar Design

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ARKA 360

ARKA 360 is a versatile software and services platform tailored for solar installers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline the entire solar business operation. From advanced solar design software and efficient lead management to rapid sales support and in-depth financial analysis,

ARKA 360 is a versatile software and services platform tailored for solar installers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline the entire solar business operation. From advanced solar design software and efficient lead management to rapid sales support and in-depth financial analysis,

Reviews

4/5
"ARKA makes our solar proposals more professional!"
-Verified User in Renewables & Environment
5/5
"best software for solar, if i can get option to colour my building will help beutify my presentation"
5/5
"best"

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Grid High performer Solar Design Spring 2026

India High performer CAD Spring 2026

Asia Leader CAD Spring 2026

Asia High performer CAD Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader CAD Spring 2026

Asia Pacific High performer CAD Spring 2026

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Synergis Adept

Engineering Document Management

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Synergis Adept

Synergis Adept simplifies how you find, manage, share & integrate engineering and enterprise information to improve efficiency and accelerate growth.

Synergis Adept simplifies how you find, manage, share & integrate engineering and enterprise information to improve efficiency and accelerate growth.

Reviews

5/5
"Top Notch Customer Service"
-briley w.
4.5/5
"Document Management at its finest!"
-Eric P.
5/5
"My Adept Experience: Document management for document control, compliance and consistency"
-Corey T.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Results Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2026

Usability Leader Engineering Document Management Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Engineering Document Management Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Engineering Document Management Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Product Data Management (PDM) Spring 2026

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Vectorworks Architect

Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Vectorworks Architect

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you.

Reviews

5/5
"VectorWorks works for a Naval Architect"
-John H.
4/5
"Great Potential & Flexability"
-Patrick V.
5/5
"Cloud Storage & Workflows That Keep Teams in Sync"
-Justin D.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Implementation Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Implementation Leader CAD Spring 2026

Results Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

39

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Creo

Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

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Creo

Creo 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.

Reviews

5/5
"Creo Inspires Structural Thinking and Engineering Discipline"
-Jay V.
5/5
"Effortless Design and Collaboration with Creo's Powerful Features"
-Verified User in Design
5/5
"Powerful Precision and Design Freedom, But a Steep Learning Curve"
-Jay V.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Grid Leader 3D Modeling Spring 2026

Momentum Leader 3D Modeling Spring 2026

India Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

Asia Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

India Leader 3D Modeling Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Spring 2026

Asia High performer CAD Spring 2026

40

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Centric PLM

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

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Centric PLM

Centric PLM™ is a comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management solution designed to streamline the entire product development process for consumer goods industries, including fashion, retail, footwear, luxury, outdoor, and consumer electronics. By providing a centralized platform, Centric PLM enhances

Centric PLM™ is a comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management solution designed to streamline the entire product development process for consumer goods industries, including fashion, retail, footwear, luxury, outdoor, and consumer electronics. By providing a centralized platform, Centric PLM enhances

Reviews

5/5
"Modern, Global Search and Critical OOTB Color Management in Centric PLM"
-Christina R.
4/5
"Centralized Collaboration and Quality Boost with Centric PLM"
-Verified User in Information Technology and Services
4.5/5
"Effortless Collaboration and Streamlined Product Development"
-Verified User in Internet

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best Fastest Growing Products 2026

Grid Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Asia Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

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Propel

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

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Propel

Propel helps the world’s most innovative brands like Desktop Metal, Samsara and Peak Design get their products to market ridiculously fast. Propel uniquely combines product lifecycle management (PLM), Product Information Management (PIM), and Quality Management Solutions (QMS) into one system, nativ

Propel helps the world’s most innovative brands like Desktop Metal, Samsara and Peak Design get their products to market ridiculously fast. Propel uniquely combines product lifecycle management (PLM), Product Information Management (PIM), and Quality Management Solutions (QMS) into one system, nativ

Reviews

4/5
"Clear tracking of tasks and responsibilities"
-Roberta B.
4.5/5
"Clear accountability in product management with Propel"
-Elnora R.
4.5/5
"Clear Workflow Visibility and Cloud Access That Eliminates Version Confusion"
-Vaishnavi M.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Usability Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

EMEA Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Europe Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

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Wrike

Project Collaboration

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Wrike

Wrike is the most versatile and secure collaborative work management platform. It is easy to use yet powerful and flexible enough to meet the unique business needs companies of all sizes and industries. Create a smooth, user-friendly workflow that links strategy to execution daily in a down-to-earth

Wrike is the most versatile and secure collaborative work management platform. It is easy to use yet powerful and flexible enough to meet the unique business needs companies of all sizes and industries. Create a smooth, user-friendly workflow that links strategy to execution daily in a down-to-earth

Reviews

5/5
"Wrike changes the Project Management game!"
-Sherrie B.
4.5/5
"Flexible Yet Complex for SEO Project Management"
-Nikos T.
4/5
"Streamlined Project Management and Team Collaboration with Wrike"
-Jagan Kumar T.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best Project Management Software Products 2026

Best ERP Software Products 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Results Leader Marketing Resource Management Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Implementation Leader Marketing Resource Management Spring 2026

Grid Leader Marketing Resource Management Spring 2026

Grid Leader Online Proofing Spring 2026

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Catenda Hub

Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Catenda Hub

Catenda Hub Arena is a BIM collaboration tool with support for all of the buildingSMART standards (IFC, bSDD, BCF, COBie). It comes with a range of APIs for easy implementation into your own software.

Catenda Hub Arena is a BIM collaboration tool with support for all of the buildingSMART standards (IFC, bSDD, BCF, COBie). It comes with a range of APIs for easy implementation into your own software.

Reviews

4.5/5
"Catenda - Project communication becomes comprehensible"
-Luca A.
4.5/5
"Finally one central place for Documents, models, drawings, Tasks, and Collaboration"
-Rijnt H.
4.5/5
"Ideal collaborative platform for execution due to its interoperability"
-Damien D.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Relationship Leader Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Europe High performer Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

EMEA High performer Construction Project Management Spring 2026

Europe High performer Construction Project Management Spring 2026

EMEA High performer Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

Grid High performer Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Spring 2026

44

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Aras Innovator

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

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Aras Innovator

PLM Solutions.

PLM Solutions.

Reviews

5/5
"Great Collaboration and Support, But Pricey"
-Bernard C.
4/5
"Flexible Architecture and Powerful Customization in Aras Innovator"
-Abhishek B.
5/5
"Resilient Architecture and Flexible Metadata-Driven Logic"
-Vanshul C.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Europe Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

EMEA Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Results Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Relationship Leader Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Grid High performer Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Spring 2026

Results Leader Engineering Document Management Spring 2026

45

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Simcenter Amesim

Systems Engineering And MBSE

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Simcenter Amesim

Simcenter Amesim is a system simulation platform that allows design engineers to virtually assess and optimize the performance of multi-physics and mechatronic systems. It lets you create models rapidly and perform accurate analysis to boost overall systems engineering productivity from the early de

Simcenter Amesim is a system simulation platform that allows design engineers to virtually assess and optimize the performance of multi-physics and mechatronic systems. It lets you create models rapidly and perform accurate analysis to boost overall systems engineering productivity from the early de

Reviews

5/5
"Bridging the gap between technical complexity and commercial strategy"
-Gabriel H.
5/5
"Enhancing System Simulation and Design Efficiency with Simcenter Amesim"
-Abdul Khaliq A.
5/5
"Versatile and Intuitive for Mechatronic Systems"
-Manish K.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best Global Sellers 2026

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Grid Leader Systems Engineering And MBSE Spring 2026

EMEA Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Europe Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

46

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Mergin Maps

Mobile Forms Automation

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Mergin Maps

Mergin Maps is a field data collection tool built on the free and open-source QGIS which allows you to collect, store and synchronise your data with your team. It removes the pain of writing down paper notes, georeferencing photos and transcribing GPS coordinates. With Mergin Maps, you can get your

Mergin Maps is a field data collection tool built on the free and open-source QGIS which allows you to collect, store and synchronise your data with your team. It removes the pain of writing down paper notes, georeferencing photos and transcribing GPS coordinates. With Mergin Maps, you can get your

Reviews

5/5
"Easy to use: Ready to go in just one hour"
-Verified User in Government Administration
5/5
"Mergin Maps - Easy to learn and great implementation at construction sites"
-Simon S.
5/5
"Transforming Field Data Collection in Tanzania's Academic and Community Projects"
-Antidy K.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

EMEA High performer GIS Spring 2026

Europe High performer GIS Spring 2026

EMEA High performer Mobile Forms Automation Spring 2026

Europe High performer Mobile Forms Automation Spring 2026

Grid High performer GIS Spring 2026

Grid High performer Mobile Forms Automation Spring 2026

47

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Virto.CAD

Solar Design

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Virto.CAD

Virto.CAD is our renowned solar PV design tool for AutoCAD or BricsCAD (BIM) programs. It allows leading EPC, engineering firms and developers in the solar industry to create detailed drawings and calculations for commercial rooftop and utility-scale ground-mounted solar plants.

Virto.CAD is our renowned solar PV design tool for AutoCAD or BricsCAD (BIM) programs. It allows leading EPC, engineering firms and developers in the solar industry to create detailed drawings and calculations for commercial rooftop and utility-scale ground-mounted solar plants.

Reviews

5/5
""Efficient, User-Friendly, and a Game Changer for Solar Projects""
-Shubham R.
5/5
"Straigtforward to use,"
-robin e.
5/5
"Roof- and Ground-Mount Solutions Unified in One Platform"
-Mantas Z.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Europe High performer CAD Spring 2026

EMEA High performer CAD Spring 2026

Grid High performer CAD Spring 2026

48

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DraftSight

General-Purpose CAD

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DraftSight

DraftSight 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.

Reviews

4.5/5
"The viable AutoCAD alternative"
-Sven O.
4/5
"Works Great with SolidWorks"
-Eyal S.
5/5
"Nice substitute for AutoCad"
-Verified User in Construction

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Best French Sellers 2026

Canada Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Grid Leader CAD Viewers Spring 2026

Results Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Implementation Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Asia Pacific Leader CAD Viewers Spring 2026

India Leader CAD Viewers Spring 2026

Momentum Leader CAD Viewers Spring 2026

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Altair Inspire

Simulation & CAE

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Altair Inspire

Altair Inspire allows design engineers, product designers and architects to investigate structurally efficient concepts quickly and easily.

Altair Inspire allows design engineers, product designers and architects to investigate structurally efficient concepts quickly and easily.

Reviews

5/5
"Rapid Prototyping Made Easy with Altair Inspire"
-Verified User in Construction
5/5
"Fast, User-Friendly, Great for Basic Simulations"
-Yasin S.
4.5/5
"Innovation Catalyzer with Real-Time Feedback"
-Muhammad U.

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Europe Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

EMEA Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Grid Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

Momentum Leader Simulation & CAE Spring 2026

50

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Shapr3D

General-Purpose CAD

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Shapr3D

3D design the most natural way. Ever. Shapr3D is a professional CAD on iPad made for Apple Pencil. Revolutionary new 3D modeling experience yet intuitive like never before.

3D design the most natural way. Ever. Shapr3D is a professional CAD on iPad made for Apple Pencil. Revolutionary new 3D modeling experience yet intuitive like never before.

Reviews

4.5/5
"Great architectural conceptual model"
-Maximiliano Eloy G.
5/5
"Effortless 3D Creation with Intuitive Design and Precision"
-Vence Ian M.
5/5
"Fantastic CAD app for the iPad with top features"
-Verified User in Individual & Family Services

Categories

G2 Awards

Best CAD & PLM Software Products 2026

Relationship Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Europe High performer General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

EMEA High performer General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

United Kingdom High performer CAD Spring 2026

Momentum Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

Europe Leader CAD Spring 2026

Grid Leader General-Purpose CAD Spring 2026

FAQs

What are the G2 Best Software Awards?

G2’s annual Best Software Awards rank the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users and publicly available market presence data.

How are the winners determined?

Dozens of lists are generated based on G2’s verified user reviews and publicly available market presence data. To rank products and vendors across different categories, G2 uses normalized Satisfaction and Market Presence scores.

Scores are first calculated within categories for all products that have received at least 10 reviews in the past year. For functional product lists, individual products need at least 10 reviews in the eligibility period in at least one category in the correlated persona area (e.g., Best Sales Software) to be eligible for that list.

Only reviews submitted between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of the preceding calendar year are considered for eligibility and ranking.

Scores are then aggregated and compared based on the scoring criteria for each of the three Best Software lists: Best Software Companies, Best Software Products, and Best Software by Function

Best Software Companies lists

  • The top 100 software companies are ranked based on weighted Satisfaction and Market Presence scores. Specifically, G2 scores Satisfaction within each category and averages those scores across all of a vendor’s products. Market Presence is aggregated and scored relative to all eligible software companies.

  • G2 also releases geographic Best Software Companies lists, which highlight the top companies from the corresponding region or country. A company’s headquarters, according to LinkedIn, is the primary source used to determine a software company’s region. Several additional factors are used as needed, including where the majority of its workforce is located, where the company was founded, and where its executive team resides

Best Software Products lists

  • The top 100 products are ranked based on weighted Satisfaction and Market Presence scores. Specifically, the score for a product is first calculated for each category, and then those category scores are combined to create an overall score for the product. The overall score is then weighted based on the competitiveness of each category. Competitiveness is determined by how many products are competing in each category and how many reviews those products receive.

  • G2 also releases the following supplemental Best Software Products reports:

    • Highest Satisfaction: Ranking is based solely on Satisfaction scores.

    • Fastest Growing Products: Ranking is based on Momentum scores.

    • Segment: Rankings are based on reviews submitted by reviewers from the corresponding market segment.

    • Rookies of the Year: This report includes the top 25 products that were listed on G2 and received their first review during the previous calendar year. To qualify for inclusion, both the product and its corresponding vendor must be newly listed.

Best Software by Function lists

  • For these lists, which focus on the software’s function or persona use case, individual products need at least 10 reviews in the eligibility period in at least one category in the correlated persona area (e.g., Best Sales Software) to be eligible for that list.

  • The top 50 products are ranked based on weighted Satisfaction and Market Presence scores, based on reviews within the corresponding top-level G2 categories. The score for a product is first calculated for the subcategory, and then those category scores are combined to create an overall score for the product. The overall score is then weighted based on the competitiveness of each category and the relevance of each product to the given function or persona.

Read more about the methodology used to calculate G2’s Best Software Awards here.

How does a vendor become eligible for the awards?

To be eligible for one of G2’s Best Software Companies or Products lists, a software product or company must have at least 10 reviews in the prior calendar year. Scores reflect only data from reviews submitted during the evaluation period (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025).

Can software companies and products win multiple awards?

Yes. A software company and/or product has the potential to be named on multiple lists based on its eligibility and rankings.

How are reviews verified and vetted?

Authenticity and trust are paramount to our approach to review collection, moderation, and publishing. It is our aim to ensure every review is the honest opinion of a real user and their own experience with a product or service. Every review submitted to G2 undergoes rigorous moderation. We verify reviewer identities and use more than 43 data points and consistent guidelines to ensure authenticity. In fact, G2 rejects more than one-third of the reviews submitted for not meeting those guidelines and standards. For more information, view G2’s approach to review validity and learn why G2 joined the Coalition for Trusted Reviews.

Are there any methodology and criteria changes for the Best Software 2026 lists?

Some eligibility requirements have changed for Best Software 2026, including:

  • Product and vendors now need a minimum of 10 reviews from the prior calendar year.

    • In 2025, just one review from the past year was needed, in addition to appearing on a G2 Grid®. Last year’s change was made to expand eligibility for vendors and products on G2 while simplifying the requirements, making it easier to be considered.

    • This year’s change is to maintain that simplicity while prioritizing review recency and volume as a key factor for continued and consistent high performance.

    • However, on the most competitive Best Software lists, winners typically have hundreds or even thousands of reviews.

  • For the Functional Product Lists, a product’s percentage of categories and reviews earned within that functional list will be used as a factor in scoring. This year, we have adjusted the category weighting in our algorithm.

    • We did this to ensure the best possible fit for products on persona lists, based on their categories and reviews.

We also added the following new lists in 2026:

  • New “Best Software By Function” lists:

    • Best Agentic AI Software

    • Best ERP Software Products

How can I promote my Best Software Award recognition if I am named a winner?

All winners will receive an email from G2 providing promotional materials and instructions, including templates and guidelines for:

  • Accessing their Best Software Award badge(s) in my.g2 (for customers only)

  • Promoting their recognition via news announcements

  • Celebrating with social media graphics

How will G2 celebrate the winners?

G2 will celebrate award winners through a series of promotions, including news announcements, social media posts, emails, website banners, and more. While some winners will be featured on billboards in New York City, this is limited to select top winners pre-determined by G2.

How are the Best Software Awards different from G2’s Quarterly Reports?

Key differences between G2’s Best Software Awards and Market Reports include:

  • Best Software consists of annual award lists that can be accessed without a login; whereas, Seasonal Market Reports are quarterly, detailed reports that only can be viewed by logging into my.g2.

  • There are also differences in eligibility criteria and the depth and breadth of the product and vendor recognition.

  • Learn more here.