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Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
(493)
4.5 out of 5
Autodesk Fusion
By Autodesk
BobCAD-CAM
BobCAD-CAM
(12)
3.5 out of 5
BobCAD-CAM
By BobCAD-CAM
At a Glance
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(493)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
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BobCAD-CAM
BobCAD-CAM
Star Rating
(12)3.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BobCAD-CAM
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Autodesk Fusion excels in CAD to CAM integration, with a CAD-CAM Import rating of 8.9, while BobCAD-CAM trails slightly behind at 8.6, indicating a more seamless workflow for Fusion users.
  • Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's modeling capabilities shine with a score of 9.2 in 3D/solid modeling tools, whereas BobCAD-CAM's score of 8.1 in multibody dynamics suggests it may not be as robust in complex modeling scenarios.
  • G2 users highlight Autodesk Fusion's superior quality of support, rated at 8.4, compared to BobCAD-CAM's 7.1, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when using Fusion.
  • Users on G2 report that Autodesk Fusion's ease of use is rated at 8.5, making it more user-friendly than BobCAD-CAM, which has a lower score of 7.4, indicating a steeper learning curve for the latter.
  • Reviewers say that Autodesk Fusion's product direction is rated at 9.1, reflecting a strong positive outlook for future updates and features, while BobCAD-CAM's score of 6.1 raises concerns about its long-term viability.
  • Users report that Autodesk Fusion's file support is robust, with high ratings for STL, 3MF, and OBJ compatibility, while BobCAD-CAM's lower ratings in these areas suggest potential limitations in file handling.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension - Subscription
$1,465.00
1 Subscription Per Year
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BobCAD-CAM
No pricing available
Free Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
BobCAD-CAM
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
424
6.5
9
Ease of Use
8.6
428
7.4
9
Ease of Setup
8.7
93
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
53
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
371
7.1
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
420
6.1
9
Features by Category
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.6
1,181
8.3
54
CAD to CAM
8.9
143
8.6
6
8.8
131
8.3
6
8.8
138
8.3
6
CNC Programming
8.6
131
8.7
5
8.4
125
7.3
5
8.4
124
8.3
6
Machining
8.5
130
9.2
6
8.7
128
8.1
7
8.7
131
7.9
7
General-Purpose CADHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
894
Not enough data
Design
9.0
85
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
Edit
8.3
83
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
75
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
CAD LibrariesHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
247
Not enough data
Library
9.1
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
CAD
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
CAD Data ExchangeHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.6
157
Not enough data
Data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
Logistics
8.5
24
Not enough data
3D PrintingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
1,337
Not enough data
File Support
9.0
172
Not enough data
8.7
97
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
File Editing
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Software Integrations
7.8
124
Not enough data
9.1
162
Not enough data
Software Type
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.9
167
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
CAD ViewersHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
1,042
Not enough data
File Options
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
9.2
111
Not enough data
7.9
72
Not enough data
8.4
100
Not enough data
Tools
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
9.2
108
Not enough data
Design
8.8
110
Not enough data
PCB DesignHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.5
278
Not enough data
Design
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
33
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
Library
8.3
30
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
Simulation & CAEHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.4
1,376
Not enough data
Design
9.1
114
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
Tools
7.2
61
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.1
71
Not enough data
Work
8.0
64
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
Environment
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.7
197
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
BobCAD-CAM
BobCAD-CAM
Autodesk Fusion and BobCAD-CAM are categorized as CAD Viewers, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion
BobCAD-CAM
BobCAD-CAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.8%
BobCAD-CAM
BobCAD-CAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.2%
Design
14.3%
Automotive
8.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
52.4%
BobCAD-CAM
BobCAD-CAM
Machinery
16.7%
Design
16.7%
Defense & Space
16.7%
Sports
8.3%
Industrial Automation
8.3%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Juan M.
JM
Juan M.
Verified User in Medical Devices

The best quality of Autodesk Fusion 360 is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, combined with its powerful capabilities. From sketching designs to building various types of objects, and working seamlessly with meshes, surfaces, solids, and components,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared B.
JB
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture

Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...

BobCAD-CAM
BobCAD-CAM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lars M.
LM
Lars M.
Verified User in Machinery

BobCad is incredibly easy to use, I was able to teach myself how to use it using the many available YouTube videos. The BobCad afterdark page is also an excellent resource. I have also used fusion 360 and dabbled in mastercam. Plotting points and lines...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Design

Trying to draw anything in 2D or a 3D model is the worst. If you have ever used AutoCad, Fusion 360, Inventor, SolidWorks, Vectric, or anything else, you will be disappointed. DON’T WAST YOUR MONEY! This software makes you go around the world trying to do...

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Discussions
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Discussions
What do I need to run Fusion 360?
2 comments
Kyler Z.
KZ
If this helps, below is listed what I'm currently running. I have no trouble with my computer not keeping up. The only occasional issue is with a large file...Read more
Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?
2 comments
Kyler Z.
KZ
I don't find that I need them. I've used some of the credits I have for cloud simulation computing, but it's just as easy to run a simulation using local...Read more
Can I request a demo of Fusion 360?
1 comment
Official Response from Autodesk Fusion
Yes, please call us at: 1-833-843-3437 to schedule a time with a representativeRead more
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