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AutoCAD
By Autodesk
(1,796)4.4 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:$2940 /2 years
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    Subscribe to Autodesk® AutoCAD® including specialized toolsets and get access to industry-specific functionality, greater mobility with the new web and mobile apps, and the latest feature updates. Spe

    Users
    • Architect
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 45% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
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    • AutoCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    • Verified User in Oil & Energy
    UO
    I have used both AutoCAD mechanical and AutoCAD electrical for creating and analysing drawings like equipment wiring diagrams, general arrangement... Read review
    SA
    Ease of use and powerful drafting and design tools that support 2D and 3D modeling. AutoCAD's customization features—like scripts, macros, and... Read review
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    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,861 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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Subscribe to Autodesk® AutoCAD® including specialized toolsets and get access to industry-specific functionality, greater mobility with the new web and mobile apps, and the latest feature updates. Spe

Users
  • Architect
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 45% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
AutoCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Verified User in Oil & Energy
UO
I have used both AutoCAD mechanical and AutoCAD electrical for creating and analysing drawings like equipment wiring diagrams, general arrangement... Read review
SA
Ease of use and powerful drafting and design tools that support 2D and 3D modeling. AutoCAD's customization features—like scripts, macros, and... Read review
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Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,861 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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Onshape
By PTC
(662)4.7 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
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    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes built-

    Users
    • Owner
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD system that allows users to work from any location, collaborate on the same part or assembly, and integrate with various online analysis tools.
    • Users like the accessibility of Onshape, its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, the integrated parts management, and the fact that it requires no bulky local installation or special workstations.
    • Users experienced issues with the drawing environment being inconsistent, concerns about overall cloud security, limitations in dimensioning and annotation in drawings, and dependency on internet for working.
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    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,536 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes built-

Users
  • Owner
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD system that allows users to work from any location, collaborate on the same part or assembly, and integrate with various online analysis tools.
  • Users like the accessibility of Onshape, its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, the integrated parts management, and the fact that it requires no bulky local installation or special workstations.
  • Users experienced issues with the drawing environment being inconsistent, concerns about overall cloud security, limitations in dimensioning and annotation in drawings, and dependency on internet for working.
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,536 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,137 employees on LinkedIn®

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Inventor
By Autodesk
(435)4.4 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:$2085 1 year
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    Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 software provides engineers and designers professional grade design and engineering solution for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. With Inv

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Machinery
    Market Segment
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
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    • Inventor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    • Rob T.
    RT
    The fact that Inventor is constantly getting new features. Recently the Tolerance Analysis and Model Based Definintion additions have expanded the... Read review
    Rehan A.
    RA
    Inventor GUI is easy to use. I am using Inventor since form 2 years for Sheet metal product desiging. I most like the way of generate DXF for CNC... Read review
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,861 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 software provides engineers and designers professional grade design and engineering solution for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. With Inv

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Machinery
Market Segment
  • 43% Mid-Market
  • 35% Small-Business
Inventor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Rob T.
RT
The fact that Inventor is constantly getting new features. Recently the Tolerance Analysis and Model Based Definintion additions have expanded the... Read review
Rehan A.
RA
Inventor GUI is easy to use. I am using Inventor since form 2 years for Sheet metal product desiging. I most like the way of generate DXF for CNC... Read review
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Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,861 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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Autodesk Fusion
By Autodesk
(493)4.5 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:$476.00
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    Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

    Users
    • Owner
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Autodesk Fusion is a CAD software that offers advanced modeling tools, customizable toolbars, and shortcuts to improve productivity and speed up the design process.
    • Reviewers like the software's user-friendly interface, the variety of features it offers, its ability to handle projects in an integrated and streamlined way, and the option to share projects online for collaborative work.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with poor compatibility with other CAD software, limited customization options, difficulty in extracting construction drawings from 3D models, and dependency on an internet connection for cloud-based features.
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,861 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

Users
  • Owner
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Autodesk Fusion is a CAD software that offers advanced modeling tools, customizable toolbars, and shortcuts to improve productivity and speed up the design process.
  • Reviewers like the software's user-friendly interface, the variety of features it offers, its ability to handle projects in an integrated and streamlined way, and the option to share projects online for collaborative work.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with poor compatibility with other CAD software, limited customization options, difficulty in extracting construction drawings from 3D models, and dependency on an internet connection for cloud-based features.
Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
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Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,861 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
NX CAD
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
(348)4.4 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
4th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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    Siemens NX software is a flexible and powerful integrated product design solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers the next generation of design, simulat

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 34% Enterprise
    • 33% Mid-Market
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    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for NX CAD, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
    • Reviewers value that NX CAD allows customization to make the software a more specialized tool, along with the power of automation to increase design efficiency. However, some have noted that the interface needs to be made more user-friendly.
    • Reviewers appreciate that the software offers the ability to import and export files from/to other file formats easily.
    Verified User in Oil & Energy
    CO
    NX is easily integrated with Teamcenter which ensures collaboration and efficient data management, i like its advanced modeling capabilities. it... Read review
    PK
    NX CAD is the powerful and comprehensive software solution used for product design, engineering, and manufacturing.ease of use is enhanced by its... Read review
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    Siemens Digital Industries Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,937 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Siemens NX software is a flexible and powerful integrated product design solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers the next generation of design, simulat

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 34% Enterprise
  • 33% Mid-Market
NX CAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for NX CAD, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
  • Reviewers value that NX CAD allows customization to make the software a more specialized tool, along with the power of automation to increase design efficiency. However, some have noted that the interface needs to be made more user-friendly.
  • Reviewers appreciate that the software offers the ability to import and export files from/to other file formats easily.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
CO
NX is easily integrated with Teamcenter which ensures collaboration and efficient data management, i like its advanced modeling capabilities. it... Read review
PK
NX CAD is the powerful and comprehensive software solution used for product design, engineering, and manufacturing.ease of use is enhanced by its... Read review
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Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,937 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Solid Edge
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
(399)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:$110.00
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, ma

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Solid Edge, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
    • Reviewers appreciate Solid Edge’s advanced designing features even though some have noted a lag if their devices do not have adequate RAM.
    • Reviewers like its intuitive and intelligent interface which allows new users to learn and work on the software easily.
    • Reviewers value ​​how Solid Edge provides a combination of CAD, CAM and CAE tools under one platform to make 3D printing easy.
    RV
    Best cost effective 3D designing software Read review
    SS
    Siemens software product with the latest innovations. Read review
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    Siemens Digital Industries Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,937 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, ma

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Solid Edge, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
  • Reviewers appreciate Solid Edge’s advanced designing features even though some have noted a lag if their devices do not have adequate RAM.
  • Reviewers like its intuitive and intelligent interface which allows new users to learn and work on the software easily.
  • Reviewers value ​​how Solid Edge provides a combination of CAD, CAM and CAE tools under one platform to make 3D printing easy.
RV
Best cost effective 3D designing software Read review
SS
Siemens software product with the latest innovations. Read review
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Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,937 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Creo Parametric
By PTC
(185)4.1 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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    Creo helps you deliver your best designs in less time with numerous productivity and usability enhancements. Manufacturers rely on PTC to deliver innovative CAD tools for designing composites, conduct

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 38% Enterprise
    • 35% Mid-Market
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    • Creo Parametric features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    7.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    • Verified User in Automotive
    UA
    I like to think that it solves all my problems of my design tasks. Be it designing a part, assembling, doing drafting, all of it is taken care by CREO Read review
    Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    UM
    the simplicity of the application and the ability to perform analysis Read review
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    Seller
    PTC
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,536 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: PTC
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Creo helps you deliver your best designs in less time with numerous productivity and usability enhancements. Manufacturers rely on PTC to deliver innovative CAD tools for designing composites, conduct

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 38% Enterprise
  • 35% Mid-Market
Creo Parametric features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
7.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Verified User in Automotive
UA
I like to think that it solves all my problems of my design tasks. Be it designing a part, assembling, doing drafting, all of it is taken care by CREO Read review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
the simplicity of the application and the ability to perform analysis Read review
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,536 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC
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KeyCreator
By Kubotek Kosmos
(141)4.5 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $708.00
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    If adaptability is key to how you use CAD, KeyCreator is for you! KeyCreator's robust translators can open files from most leading MCAD platforms and export to the standard formats you need. Unlik

    Users
    • Owner
    • President
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 55% Small-Business
    • 42% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • KeyCreator features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Douglas g.
    DG
    KeyCreator 3D modeling capability its nice and the of getting started requires a very short learning curve to become a KeyCreator Pro. Very... Read review
    MG
    KeyCreator provides a superfast unrestricted modeling and drafting platform for both simple and complex projects. Read review
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    Kubotek Kosmos
    Year Founded
    2003
    HQ Location
    Marlborough, MA
    Twitter
    @KubotekKosmos
    1,720 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    29 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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If adaptability is key to how you use CAD, KeyCreator is for you! KeyCreator's robust translators can open files from most leading MCAD platforms and export to the standard formats you need. Unlik

Users
  • Owner
  • President
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 55% Small-Business
  • 42% Mid-Market
KeyCreator features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Douglas g.
DG
KeyCreator 3D modeling capability its nice and the of getting started requires a very short learning curve to become a KeyCreator Pro. Very... Read review
MG
KeyCreator provides a superfast unrestricted modeling and drafting platform for both simple and complex projects. Read review
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Seller
Kubotek Kosmos
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Marlborough, MA
Twitter
@KubotekKosmos
1,720 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
29 employees on LinkedIn®
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Altium Designer
By Altium
(562)4.5 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $355.00
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    Altium Designer is the most comprehensive, modern, end-to-end PCB design software and the number one choice among engineers and designers worldwide. Representing decades of innovation and development,

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 55% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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    • Altium Designer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Altium Designer, left between November 2021 and October 2022.
    • Reviewers appreciate Altium Designer’s full integration with layouts and schematics.
    • Reviewers like many new features Altium Designer offers, but some features are complicated to utilize.
    • Reviewers appreciate the various components and chips in Altium Designer even though some reviewers say they are hard to set up.
    DA
    Ease of use, very intuitive menus and controls Read review
    Tim T.
    TT
    Altium Designer comes with everything you need to get a design entered and laid out in one tool. You don't have to pay for additional functions -... Read review
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    Seller
    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,327 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,195 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Altium Designer is the most comprehensive, modern, end-to-end PCB design software and the number one choice among engineers and designers worldwide. Representing decades of innovation and development,

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 55% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Altium Designer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Altium Designer, left between November 2021 and October 2022.
  • Reviewers appreciate Altium Designer’s full integration with layouts and schematics.
  • Reviewers like many new features Altium Designer offers, but some features are complicated to utilize.
  • Reviewers appreciate the various components and chips in Altium Designer even though some reviewers say they are hard to set up.
DA
Ease of use, very intuitive menus and controls Read review
Tim T.
TT
Altium Designer comes with everything you need to get a design entered and laid out in one tool. You don't have to pay for additional functions -... Read review
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Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,327 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,195 employees on LinkedIn®
Simcenter 3D
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
(162)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
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    Simcenter™ 3D software from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) solution designed to assist users in complex, multidisciplinary product performance

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 23% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Simcenter 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    UM
    Unified Environment for Multiphysics Simulation. Read review
    Verified User in Environmental Services
    UE
    It's very user friendly and effective for complex engineering solutions. Read review
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    Seller
    Siemens Digital Industries Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,937 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Simcenter™ 3D software from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) solution designed to assist users in complex, multidisciplinary product performance

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 23% Mid-Market
Simcenter 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
Unified Environment for Multiphysics Simulation. Read review
Verified User in Environmental Services
UE
It's very user friendly and effective for complex engineering solutions. Read review
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Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,937 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Altium 365
By Altium
(358)4.6 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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    Altium 365® is the electronics product design platform that unites PCB design, MCAD, data management, and teamwork.

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 26% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Altium 365 is a cloud-based platform for designing the schematic and PCB of communication module products, allowing for quick modifications and exports of the PCB.
    • Reviewers like the seamless integration with Altium Designer, the ability for real-time collaboration, and the extensive component library that Altium 365 offers.
    • Reviewers mentioned that Altium 365 can be resource-intensive, requiring high-performance hardware and a stable internet connection, and its subscription model may be expensive for smaller teams or individual users.
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    • Altium 365 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,327 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,195 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Altium 365® is the electronics product design platform that unites PCB design, MCAD, data management, and teamwork.

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 26% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Altium 365 is a cloud-based platform for designing the schematic and PCB of communication module products, allowing for quick modifications and exports of the PCB.
  • Reviewers like the seamless integration with Altium Designer, the ability for real-time collaboration, and the extensive component library that Altium 365 offers.
  • Reviewers mentioned that Altium 365 can be resource-intensive, requiring high-performance hardware and a stable internet connection, and its subscription model may be expensive for smaller teams or individual users.
Altium 365 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,327 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,195 employees on LinkedIn®
IronCAD
By IronCAD
(43)4.4 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Design better, faster IronCAD is an intuitive 3D and 2D design solution that empowers engineers, increases productivity, and facilitates collaboration throughout the enterprise. IRONCAD 3D modeling

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Furniture
    Market Segment
    • 74% Small-Business
    • 14% Enterprise
  • User Satisfaction
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    • IronCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Patrick t.
    PT
    The ease of use is excellent and continues to improve. The use can be learned quickly. IronCAD is easy to use architectural, mechanical, interior... Read review
    Terry O.
    TO
    The best aspects are feature-based modeling without needing a history and working in true 3D and Excel-like configuration capability. IronCAD is... Read review
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    Seller
    IronCAD
    Year Founded
    2001
    HQ Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Twitter
    @IronCADteam
    872 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    23 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Design better, faster IronCAD is an intuitive 3D and 2D design solution that empowers engineers, increases productivity, and facilitates collaboration throughout the enterprise. IRONCAD 3D modeling

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Furniture
Market Segment
  • 74% Small-Business
  • 14% Enterprise
IronCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Patrick t.
PT
The ease of use is excellent and continues to improve. The use can be learned quickly. IronCAD is easy to use architectural, mechanical, interior... Read review
Terry O.
TO
The best aspects are feature-based modeling without needing a history and working in true 3D and Excel-like configuration capability. IronCAD is... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
IronCAD
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
Atlanta, GA
Twitter
@IronCADteam
872 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
23 employees on LinkedIn®
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nTop
By nTopology
(11)4.8 out of 5
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    nTopology was founded in 2015 to enable engineers and designers to create any geometry — no matter how complex — and to meet the requirements of high-performance products. Our software is used from re

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 55% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • nTop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    10.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Craig D.
    CD
    I like the fact that as a novice user, it has been very easy to pick up how to use it. It is extremely flexible and has handled all of our needs. ... Read review
    Izzy d.
    ID
    nTop is a critical tool for designers looking to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing technologies. It allows you to take base CAD from... Read review
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    nTopology
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    New York, New York
    Twitter
    @nTopology
    2,938 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    118 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

nTopology was founded in 2015 to enable engineers and designers to create any geometry — no matter how complex — and to meet the requirements of high-performance products. Our software is used from re

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 55% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
nTop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Craig D.
CD
I like the fact that as a novice user, it has been very easy to pick up how to use it. It is extremely flexible and has handled all of our needs. ... Read review
Izzy d.
ID
nTop is a critical tool for designers looking to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing technologies. It allows you to take base CAD from... Read review
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Seller
nTopology
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
New York, New York
Twitter
@nTopology
2,938 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
118 employees on LinkedIn®
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ENCY
By ENCY Software
(3)5.0 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    ENCY is a CAD/CAM for a new generation that combines advanced CAM technology with an intuitive user interface and natural workflow. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer g

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
  • User Satisfaction
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    • ENCY features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    10.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Edgar M.
    EM
    What I like best about ENCY, is its allows for efficient and detailed programming without needing the robot to be online, which minimizes downtime... Read review
    ES
    ENCY has a very complete set of operations for advanced five axis milling and surfacing. The operations generate extremely quickly and produce... Read review
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    ENCY Software
    Year Founded
    2024
    HQ Location
    Limassol, Cyprus, EU
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    11 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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ENCY is a CAD/CAM for a new generation that combines advanced CAM technology with an intuitive user interface and natural workflow. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer g

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
ENCY features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Edgar M.
EM
What I like best about ENCY, is its allows for efficient and detailed programming without needing the robot to be online, which minimizes downtime... Read review
ES
ENCY has a very complete set of operations for advanced five axis milling and surfacing. The operations generate extremely quickly and produce... Read review
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Seller
ENCY Software
Year Founded
2024
HQ Location
Limassol, Cyprus, EU
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
11 employees on LinkedIn®
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Altium CircuitStudio
By Altium
(2)4.3 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$495.00
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Altium CircuitStudio® is the affordable, professional and intuitive PCB design tool that’s ready to pick up and go. It delivers a straightforward schematic capture and project management experience co

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
  • User Satisfaction
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    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    10.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • YOGESH N.
    YN
    I am liking most their new 3D feature in pcb design. Read review
    GUILHERME MENDONCA DOS SANTOS M.
    GM
    I like the component database feature when I'm developing a printed circuit board. When I need a component, I just have to enter the part number,... Read review
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    Seller
    Altium
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,327 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,195 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    ASX:ALU
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Altium CircuitStudio® is the affordable, professional and intuitive PCB design tool that’s ready to pick up and go. It delivers a straightforward schematic capture and project management experience co

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Altium CircuitStudio features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
YOGESH N.
YN
I am liking most their new 3D feature in pcb design. Read review
GUILHERME MENDONCA DOS SANTOS M.
GM
I like the component database feature when I'm developing a printed circuit board. When I need a component, I just have to enter the part number,... Read review
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Seller
Altium
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,327 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,195 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
ASX:ALU
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