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At a Glance
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
Star Rating
(54)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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GrabCAD Workbench
GrabCAD Workbench
Star Rating
(26)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GrabCAD Workbench
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Autodesk Vault excels in version control with a score of 7.7, allowing for efficient management of design iterations, while GrabCAD Workbench, with a lower emphasis on version control at 5.3, may not provide the same level of detail in tracking changes.
  • Reviewers mention that GrabCAD Workbench shines in ease of use, scoring 8.6 compared to Autodesk Vault's 7.1, making it more accessible for small businesses and teams that may not have extensive technical expertise.
  • G2 users highlight that Autodesk Vault's quality of support is rated at 7.2, which some users find lacking compared to GrabCAD Workbench's impressive score of 8.6, indicating a more responsive and helpful support system for users of GrabCAD.
  • Users on G2 report that Autodesk Vault has a more complex setup process, scoring only 6.6, while GrabCAD Workbench is noted for its straightforward setup with a score of 8.0, making it a better choice for teams looking to get started quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that GrabCAD Workbench offers superior collaboration features, particularly in file sharing and commenting on documents, which are essential for teams working remotely, while Autodesk Vault's collaboration tools are less emphasized.
  • Users say that Autodesk Vault's product direction is rated at 7.8, which some find less promising compared to GrabCAD Workbench's higher score of 9.5, suggesting that GrabCAD may be more aligned with future user needs and innovations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Vault
No pricing available
GrabCAD Workbench
No pricing available
Free Trial
Autodesk Vault
No trial information available
GrabCAD Workbench
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
47
7.6
24
Ease of Use
7.1
47
8.6
23
Ease of Setup
6.6
28
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
7.7
28
7.3
5
Quality of Support
7.2
46
8.6
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
28
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
47
9.5
24
Features by Category
Product Data Management (PDM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
6.4
20
Not enough data
Metadata
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Data Management
7.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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Engineering Document ManagementHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
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Data Management
Not enough data
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Dashboards
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
GrabCAD Workbench
GrabCAD Workbench
Autodesk Vault and GrabCAD Workbench are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Unique Categories
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault is categorized as Engineering Document Management
GrabCAD Workbench
GrabCAD Workbench has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
53.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.2%
GrabCAD Workbench
GrabCAD Workbench
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.4%
Oil & Energy
9.6%
Machinery
7.7%
Civil Engineering
7.7%
Security and Investigations
5.8%
Other
53.8%
GrabCAD Workbench
GrabCAD Workbench
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.5%
Consumer Electronics
12.5%
Design
8.3%
Utilities
4.2%
Other
41.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ryan S.
RS
Ryan S.
Verified User in Machinery

Vault is very easy to use. After reading a few install documents I was able to set up Vault on a local server and train my colleagues on it's use. It greatly helped in coordinating our engineering functions on several projects and kept pesky file management...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
GM
Verified User in Automotive

Setup if you don't have a clue what to do.

GrabCAD Workbench
GrabCAD Workbench
Most Helpful Favorable Review
William D.
WD
William D.
Verified User in Automotive

Grabcad simplifies managing our SolidWorks data and acts as a central place for keeping up with versions.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jonathan K.
JK
Jonathan K.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

The need to remember to "lock" the parts you are currently working on is essential. Without locking the part form further changes could results in two people working on the same part at the same time. Changes then would be confusing and revision history...

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Discussions
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault Discussions
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GrabCAD Workbench
GrabCAD Workbench Discussions
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