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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Creo Simulation
Star Rating
(17)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Creo SimulationSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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, which reviewers mention makes it easier to create complex designs compared to Creo Simulation's score of 9.1.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7, which users say enhances their ability to produce detailed technical drawings, while Creo Simulation scores slightly lower at 9.0.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS offers better integration with CAD & PLM systems, scoring 9.5, which reviewers say streamlines their workflow, whereas Creo Simulation's score of 8.7 indicates room for improvement in this area.
- Users on G2 report that Creo Simulation shines in finite element analysis, scoring 9.0, which reviewers mention provides more robust simulation capabilities compared to SOLIDWORKS's score of 7.7.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has a more user-friendly interface, with an ease of use score of 8.6, while users report that Creo Simulation's interface, scoring 8.7, is slightly less intuitive for new users.
- Users say that SOLIDWORKS has a more extensive library of components, scoring 7.9, which reviewers mention is beneficial for quick access to parts, while Creo Simulation's component library is perceived as less comprehensive.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo Simulation
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Creo Simulation
No trial information availableSOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
9
8.8
517
Ease of Use
8.7
9
8.6
521
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
93
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
8.3
8
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
8
8.6
512
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Design
Not enough data
9.5
100
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
96
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.4
87
Library
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
CAD
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Data
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
40
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Design
Not enough data
9.4
42
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
9.0
7
9.2
59
8.8
7
9.0
60
8.3
7
8.8
60
8.1
7
7.6
58
Tools
8.1
7
8.0
53
9.0
8
7.9
55
8.6
7
7.4
48
Work
8.1
6
7.5
40
8.6
6
7.8
41
8.8
8
8.3
49
9.2
6
8.1
43
9.0
8
8.4
46
Environment
8.6
6
8.3
52
8.3
6
8.4
50
8.1
6
8.2
48
8.8
7
8.6
52
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.6
26
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo Simulation and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Creo Simulation has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo Simulation
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
28.6%
Automotive
21.4%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Design
14.3%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Other
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
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Discussions
Is Creo a simulation software?
1 Comment
RP
Creo is a product design CAD software. However, once you complete your CAD Design and if you have relevant license of Creo Simulation, you can get your...Read more
Creo Simulation has no more 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
best use o this software
2 Comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
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