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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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SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(602)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, while Autodesk Fusion offers a slightly lower score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS provides a more robust set of features for complex modeling tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion shines in its cloud-based platform capabilities, scoring 8.5 compared to SOLIDWORKS's 7.5. Users appreciate the flexibility and accessibility of Autodesk Fusion for remote collaboration.
  • G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS has superior drawing tools, scoring 9.4, which many reviewers say are essential for detailed documentation and presentation of designs, while Autodesk Fusion's drawing tools score 8.8.
  • Users on G2 report that Autodesk Fusion has better ease of setup with a score of 8.9, compared to SOLIDWORKS's 7.7. Reviewers mention that the onboarding process for Autodesk Fusion is more user-friendly, making it easier for new users to get started.
  • Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has a more extensive library of component libraries, scoring 7.9, while Autodesk Fusion's component libraries score 8.6. Users say that Autodesk Fusion's library is more organized and easier to navigate.
  • Users report that both products have similar CAD/CAM compatibility scores of 8.8, but reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has a slight edge in CAD-CAM import capabilities with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for users who frequently work with CAM data.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension - Subscription
$1,465.00
1 Subscription Per Year
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SOLIDWORKS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
424
8.8
500
Ease of Use
8.6
428
8.6
504
Ease of Setup
8.7
93
7.9
76
Ease of Admin
8.5
53
7.8
47
Quality of Support
8.4
371
8.1
441
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
8.3
47
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
420
8.5
497
Features by Category
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.7
168
8.6
47
CAD to CAM
8.9
143
9.1
37
8.8
131
8.8
37
8.8
138
8.8
37
CNC Programming
8.6
131
8.7
33
8.4
125
8.5
33
8.4
124
8.3
32
Machining
8.5
130
8.6
34
8.7
128
8.6
34
8.7
131
8.8
34
8.7
87
8.7
91
Design
9.0
85
9.4
88
9.2
85
9.4
88
9.0
85
9.3
85
8.6
83
8.0
85
Edit
8.3
83
8.4
83
8.6
81
8.2
76
8.8
81
9.3
83
8.7
76
8.2
71
Collaboration
7.9
75
8.5
81
7.8
81
9.0
81
8.2
79
8.4
76
8.8
30
8.8
28
Library
9.1
24
8.8
24
8.5
24
8.3
24
8.4
24
8.2
25
8.6
25
8.4
20
CAD
8.7
24
8.9
21
8.9
28
9.4
26
9.1
28
9.0
26
Integration
8.5
27
8.4
23
8.6
24
9.5
24
8.2
19
8.5
21
8.8
26
8.8
27
Data
8.9
23
9.1
23
8.7
23
8.5
22
8.4
20
8.1
22
8.5
22
8.8
22
8.6
23
8.0
20
8.8
22
8.5
21
Logistics
8.5
24
9.0
23
8.6
184
8.2
59
File Support
9.0
172
8.7
55
8.7
97
8.5
41
8.7
139
8.4
46
File Editing
7.8
140
7.5
49
8.6
168
8.6
53
Software Integrations
7.8
124
7.5
43
9.1
162
8.8
52
Software Type
8.5
168
7.6
42
8.9
167
8.5
47
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
116
9.0
42
File Options
9.1
110
8.8
38
8.7
108
9.1
37
8.3
104
9.1
37
9.2
111
9.3
38
7.9
72
8.2
30
8.4
100
8.1
36
Tools
8.3
111
9.5
37
8.8
108
9.0
35
9.2
108
9.1
37
Design
8.8
110
9.4
37
8.7
34
7.9
14
Design
8.5
29
7.7
11
8.4
30
7.7
11
Tools
9.1
33
9.2
12
8.8
32
8.8
12
Library
8.3
30
8.1
12
Platform
8.5
31
8.5
12
8.5
30
7.9
11
Customization
7.8
32
7.6
11
8.2
31
8.2
11
8.4
125
8.0
53
Design
9.1
114
9.2
52
8.8
115
8.9
52
9.0
114
8.7
52
8.6
106
7.4
52
Tools
7.2
61
7.9
46
8.4
79
7.9
47
8.1
71
7.3
40
Work
8.0
64
7.3
34
8.1
65
7.6
35
8.3
81
8.1
41
8.3
74
7.9
37
8.2
70
8.4
40
Environment
8.6
95
8.3
46
8.5
85
8.3
44
8.4
82
8.2
41
9.0
100
8.5
45
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.6
11
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
11
9.2
10
8.5
11
7.8
10
9.3
10
9.3
10
9.1
11
8.5
10
8.6
11
7.3
10
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
11
7.8
10
8.9
11
8.0
10
8.6
11
7.3
10
9.2
11
7.7
10
8.2
11
7.0
10
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.9
11
7.8
9
8.5
11
8.1
9
7.7
11
7.6
9
8.8
11
8.1
9
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
11
8.0
10
8.8
11
8.1
9
8.5
11
7.6
9
9.2
11
8.1
9
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS 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%
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.3%
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%
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.4%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.1%
Medical Devices
6.0%
Other
47.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KC
Kenny C.
Verified User in Design

Fusion 360 is a great 3D solid modeler and advanced TSpline surface modeler that offers fantastic usability and performance. The software runs on Mac or Windows which is nice for a mixed environment. Fusion 360 also supports just about any CAD data out...

Most Helpful Critical Review
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...

SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
YG
Yevgen G.
Verified User in Higher Education

1. User friendly interface including - clear structure; - intuitively proper location of tools; - good help system; - customizable toolboxes. 2. Comprehensive functionality including - open platform with hundreds of add-ins; - add-ins present CAD,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
SF
Steve F.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

I have been using CAD systems since 1985 when they were still 2D wireframe programs. I have been an engineer for over 20 years. I have used every CAD system there is...AutoCAD, Inventor, Cadkey, KeyCreator, MasterCam, IDEAS, Anvil, Catia, SurfCam and...

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Discussions
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Discussions
What do I need to run Fusion 360?
2 comments
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
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
Looking for RS232 terminal software
1 comment
NP
The link provided appears to be a URL for an Autodesk Fusion 360 app or extension. It includes details such as the app's ID, language, and operating system...Read more
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS Discussions
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 comments
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...Read more
How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.
2 comments
GP
The sentence does not contain any translatable content as it is an imperative instruction.Read more
best use o this software
2 comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more