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The Top 12 Easiest To Use Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software

See the top Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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Onshape

9.0

Overall Usability Score

9.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

9.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

79%

Mid Market

17%

Enterprise

Solid Edge

8.9

Overall Usability Score

8.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

8.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

53%

Mid Market

32%

Enterprise

15%

AutoCAD

8.8

Overall Usability Score

8.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

9.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

46%

Mid Market

35%

Enterprise

19%

NX CAD

8.8

Overall Usability Score

8.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

8.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

33%

Mid Market

34%

Enterprise

34%

Altium 365

8.7

Overall Usability Score

8.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

9.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

62%

Mid Market

26%

Enterprise

12%

SOLIDWORKS

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

6.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

44%

Mid Market

34%

Enterprise

22%

Altium Designer

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

8.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

55%

Mid Market

32%

Enterprise

14%

KeyCreator

8.3

Overall Usability Score

8.3

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

8.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

55%

Mid Market

42%

Enterprise

Inventor

8.2

Overall Usability Score

8.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

8.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

35%

Mid Market

43%

Enterprise

21%

#10

Creo Parametric

7.9

Overall Usability Score

7.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

7.8

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

27%

Mid Market

34%

Enterprise

39%

#11

Autodesk Fusion

7.7

Overall Usability Score

7.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

6.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

69%

Mid Market

21%

Enterprise

10%

#12

Rhinoceros

7.3

Overall Usability Score

7.3

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.3

7.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

7.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

56%

Mid Market

25%

Enterprise

19%