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Compare Creo Elements/Direct Modeling and SOLIDWORKS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Star Rating
(22)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Creo Elements/Direct ModelingSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(598)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.7, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling scores slightly lower at 9.1. Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS provides a more intuitive interface for creating complex geometries.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7 compared to Creo's 8.6. Users say that the ability to create detailed technical drawings is more streamlined in SOLIDWORKS, making it a preferred choice for engineers.
- G2 users highlight SOLIDWORKS' strong CAD-CAM import capabilities with a score of 9.1, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling lacks in this area, not providing a specific score. Users report that SOLIDWORKS facilitates smoother transitions from design to manufacturing.
- Users on G2 report that SOLIDWORKS has a more robust library management system, scoring 8.9 for categorization and search features, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling scores lower at 7.9. Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS makes it easier to find and manage components.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers better support and community resources, with a quality of support score of 8.1 compared to Creo's 7.2. Users say that SOLIDWORKS' extensive user community provides valuable insights and troubleshooting assistance.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS has a higher overall satisfaction rating, with a G2 rating of 4.4, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling has a rating of 4.0. Reviewers mention that this reflects SOLIDWORKS' reliability and user-friendly experience in everyday applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
No trial information availableSOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
21
8.8
497
Ease of Use
7.9
21
8.6
500
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.9
72
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.8
47
Quality of Support
7.2
19
8.1
439
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
47
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
21
8.6
494
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.3
31
Machining
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.9
33
Design
Not enough data
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.3
83
Not enough data
8.0
84
Edit
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.2
70
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.4
75
Library
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.7
19
CAD
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
8.7
20
Data
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.7
20
Logistics
Not enough data
9.2
22
File Support
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.4
45
File Editing
Not enough data
7.5
48
Not enough data
8.7
52
Software Integrations
Not enough data
7.5
42
Not enough data
8.9
51
Software Type
Not enough data
7.6
41
Not enough data
8.6
46
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Options
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.1
35
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.2
36
Design
Not enough data
9.4
36
Design
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Library
Not enough data
8.1
12
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Design
Not enough data
9.2
52
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
7.4
52
Tools
Not enough data
7.9
46
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
7.3
40
Work
Not enough data
7.3
34
Not enough data
7.6
35
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
7.9
37
Not enough data
8.4
40
Environment
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
8.2
41
Not enough data
8.5
45
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, and Simulation and Test Suite
Unique Categories
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as CAD Viewers, 3D Printing, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, and CAD Data Exchange
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOLIDWORKS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
42.9%
Design
19.0%
Higher Education
9.5%
Shipbuilding
4.8%
Oil & Energy
4.8%
Other
19.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.4%
Design
12.0%
Automotive
6.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.2%
Medical Devices
6.0%
Other
47.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
The cross-format compatibility is the best feature.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Arjun G.
Verified User in Defense & Space
I find 3D modeling bit more challenging and complicated to do in here. It do have the extension of generative shape design but still the story is no different
SOLIDWORKS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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
Ed D.
Verified User in Machinery
1. SolidWorks continues to do things to make older files less stable and Excel bills of materials unstable. 2. Several SPR's have taken years to fix. 3. My request for a linear actuator in Motion was made in 2002 and has never implemented. 4. It took...
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
The cross-format compatibility is the best feature.
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,...
Arjun G.
Verified User in Defense & Space
I find 3D modeling bit more challenging and complicated to do in here. It do have the extension of generative shape design but still the story is no different
Ed D.
Verified User in Machinery
1. SolidWorks continues to do things to make older files less stable and Excel bills of materials unstable. 2. Several SPR's have taken years to fix. 3. My request for a linear actuator in Motion was made in 2002 and has never implemented. 4. It took...
Discussions
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling has no discussions with answers
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
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