Top Free Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software

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Altium Develop
(984)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $995.00
4th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

Users: Electrical Engineer, Student · Industries: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Automotive · Market Segment: 58% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration of design, collaboration, and automation tools, the built-in version control, structured collaboration, and the ability to track changes, manage revisions, and see who modified what without relying on manual file naming or shared drives. Users experienced difficulties with the import wizard, found the software overly complex at times, experienced sync lags during heavy sessions, and found it hard to work with version histories and collab for baselining and branching workflows when multiple teams are involved.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Altium Develop 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: 8.6
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,843 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,248 employees on LinkedIn®
Onshape
(695)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
1st Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

Users: Mechanical Engineer, Owner · Industries: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Design · Market Segment: 79% Small-Business, 17% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate Onshape's user-friendly interface, its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, and its automatic saving and versioning features, as well as its customer support and frequent updates. Reviewers experienced performance issues with large assemblies, occasional system lags, and challenges with external collaboration for enterprise users, and they also noted that the software is entirely dependent on a stable internet connection.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,639 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
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Designcenter NX
(524)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $238.75
2nd Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Designcenter NX™ software is an integrated product design and engineering solution that helps users deliver high-quality products with greater speed and efficiency. This comprehensive platform support

Users: Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer · Industries: Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace · Market Segment: 37% Enterprise, 34% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Designcenter NX features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
NS
Reviewing models in tool, Breaking down assembly Read review
LL
Best in class CAD capabilities. Fully Integrated with Teamcenter Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,906 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,300 employees on LinkedIn®
Designcenter Solid Edge
(581)4.3 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $90.47
6th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Designcenter 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, s

Users: Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer · Industries: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Automotive · Market Segment: 53% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Designcenter Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Monish K.
MK
It has good feautures for design makes it one of the good CAD software …. If you master the solid edge then you can work any CAD software thats the... Read review
Ömer Faruk T.
ÖT
I absolutely love Designcenter Solid Edge’s Synchronous Technology. It's a true game-changer for 3D product development. It liberates me from the... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,906 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,300 employees on LinkedIn®
Inventor
(436)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$2085 1 year
10th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Inventor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
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
Hari V.
HV
The main advantage of inventor is its Intuitive User Interface which very beginner friendly. It is also a powerful CAD tool which can handle large... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,202 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,679 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
Autodesk Fusion
(509)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$680.00
9th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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

Reviewers like the intuitive interface, the ability to work on projects remotely due to its cloud collaboration features, and the convenience of having all necessary tools in one place, including the ability to prototype and generate toolpaths without switching software. Reviewers experienced lag during larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, especially on mid-range systems, and found the offline performance limited, making it difficult to work without internet access at times, and some advanced features are locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
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: 8.6
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,202 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,679 employees on LinkedIn®
AutoCAD
(1,908)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$260.00
5th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Accelerate your creativity with Autodesk® AutoCAD®. Experience the fastest release yet with performance enhancements and innovative capabilities that save you time with every DWG™ file. Unlock new ins

Users: Architect, Designer · Industries: Architecture & Planning, Civil Engineering · Market Segment: 45% Small-Business, 34% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
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: 8.6
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Kiranraj R.
KR
AutoCAD is a powerful, industry-standard CAD software that’s widely used for 2D drafting and basic 3D design. Overall, my experience with it has... Read review
Edson Uriel A.
EA
I use AutoCAD to carry out my electrical design projects for homes and industry. I like its ease of use and all its commands, as they allow me to... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,202 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,679 employees on LinkedIn®
Creo
(198)4.1 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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: 36% Enterprise, 36% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Creo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
7.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
the simplicity of the application and the ability to perform analysis Read review
Verified User in Automotive
UA
New interface helps easily for designing, better simulation and good concept for drawing Read review
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,639 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
KeyCreator
(141)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $708.00
7th Easiest To Use in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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 SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
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: 8.6
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
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
Seller Details
Seller
Kubotek Kosmos
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Marlborough, MA
Twitter
@KubotekKosmos
1,664 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
31 employees on LinkedIn®
Simcenter 3D
(191)4.3 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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

Industries: Automotive, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering · Market Segment: 50% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Simcenter 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Sudheer S.
SS
Accuracy and detailing of analysis of the structure. Read review
RM
It is easy to use, and implementation happens with fewer clicks. With good customer support, it has numerous features and can be integrated with... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,906 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,300 employees on LinkedIn®
IronCAD
(43)4.4 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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

Industries: Furniture · Market Segment: 74% Small-Business, 14% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
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: 8.6
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
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
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
28 employees on LinkedIn®
ENCY
(3)5.0 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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

Market Segment: 100% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
ENCY features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
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
Seller Details
Seller
ENCY Software
Year Founded
2024
HQ Location
Paphos, CY
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15 employees on LinkedIn®
Altium CircuitStudio
(3)3.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$495.00
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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

Market Segment: 100% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Altium CircuitStudio features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
7.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
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
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,843 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,248 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
ASX:ALU
ENCY Robot
0 ratings
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

ENCY Robot is a comprehensive offline programming (OLP) and simulation software suite designed to simplify robot automation tasks for manufacturing, including material removal, additive processes, wel

User SatisfactionSeller Details
ENCY Robot features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
ENCY Software
Year Founded
2024
HQ Location
Paphos, CY
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15 employees on LinkedIn®
Strut3D
0 ratings
Free trial available
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Strut3D provides a fast and straightforward way to design, verify and optimize support systems using manufacturer-approved profiles. Built as a lightweight, browser-based platform, Strut3D connects

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Strut3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Creoox AG
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Triesen, LI
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
13 employees on LinkedIn®