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At a Glance
Creo Parametric
Creo Parametric
Star Rating
(185)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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NX CAD
NX CAD
Star Rating
(348)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about NX CAD
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that NX CAD excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for complex modeling tasks, while Creo Parametric, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.3.
  • Reviewers mention that NX CAD's drawing tools are rated at 9.1, which is higher than Creo Parametric's 8.7, indicating that NX CAD may offer a more intuitive and efficient drawing experience.
  • G2 users highlight that NX CAD provides superior file support, particularly with STL compatibility rated at 9.0, compared to Creo Parametric's performance in this area, which is not specified but generally perceived as less robust.
  • Users on G2 note that NX CAD's ease of use is rated at 8.2, significantly higher than Creo Parametric's 7.4, suggesting that NX CAD may be more user-friendly for new users or those transitioning from other software.
  • Reviewers mention that NX CAD's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is better than Creo Parametric's 7.7, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when using NX CAD.
  • Users say that NX CAD's product direction is rated at 8.6, reflecting a positive outlook for future updates and features, while Creo Parametric's score of 7.7 suggests some concerns about its ongoing development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo Parametric
No pricing available
NX CAD
No pricing available
Free Trial
Creo Parametric
Free Trial is available
NX CAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
154
8.9
199
Ease of Use
7.4
154
8.2
259
Ease of Setup
7.5
17
8.2
128
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
8.5
31
Quality of Support
7.7
146
8.5
187
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
8.7
31
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
150
8.7
192
Features by Category
8.3
685
Not enough data
Design
7.9
60
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
7.8
53
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
Move
8.3
61
Not enough data
7.9
64
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
328
Not enough data
Design
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
Edit
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
316
File Support
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.9
35
File Editing
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
9.0
37
Software Integrations
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
9.1
37
Software Type
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.6
34
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.1
210
Not enough data
Design
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
Tools
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Work
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Environment
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.9
699
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.5
38
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
8.9
39
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.6
39
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.9
39
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.9
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo Parametric
Creo Parametric
NX CAD
NX CAD
Creo Parametric and NX CAD are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and 3D Printing
Unique Categories
NX CAD
NX CAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo Parametric
Creo Parametric
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.3%
NX CAD
NX CAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Creo Parametric
Creo Parametric
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.4%
Automotive
20.8%
Design
13.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.8%
Machinery
5.2%
Other
32.9%
NX CAD
NX CAD
Automotive
14.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
13.7%
Aviation & Aerospace
11.1%
Design
7.0%
Defense & Space
4.7%
Other
49.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Creo Parametric
Creo Parametric
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mike H.
MH
Mike H.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace

Robust handling of large assemblies. Best-in-class feature solver. Highly-disciplined constraint management. Application stability. Memory management.

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

Personally I don't find the interface of Creo Parametric as user-friendly. It has a convenient ribbon-type command manager, but not all tools are easy to find. Creo still has too much features inherited directly from Pro/Engineer without much changes. Many...

NX CAD
NX CAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PANKAJ S.
PS
PANKAJ S.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

It is very useful in mechnical industries for tool design. It's Mold wizard has wide no. of commands for easily extract Core and Cavity of a part which is the best thing to like in it.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Research

Because it's so powerful and has so many possibilities it's also very complicated and maybe not my first choice to learn CAD.

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Discussions
Creo Parametric
Creo Parametric Discussions
Why Creo is called parametric?
1 comment
Jeff R.
JR
The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model Creo also has a...Read more
Who uses Creo Parametric?
1 comment
Akshay B.
AB
its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design. Read more
What is Creo Parametric used for?
1 comment
Mohammed S.
MS
Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,...Read more
NX CAD
NX CAD Discussions
What is NX software used for?
2 comments
PANKAJ S.
PS
NX software is mainly used to design CAD models, Tool and Sheet metal design, 2D drafting and much more.Read more
What is NX CAD used for?
2 comments
PANKAJ S.
PS
It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to...Read more
Which companies are using NX software?
2 comments
Anuj M.
AM
Many MNC companies in india are using Siemens softwares. Nx specially use for plastic and die casting industry majorly. Read more