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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
No pricing available
Inventor
Star Rating
(437)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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Star Rating
(21)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Inventor excels in its drawing tools, scoring an impressive 8.6, which reviewers mention allows for precise and detailed designs. In contrast, Modelica also scores 8.6, but users note that its drawing capabilities are more focused on system-level modeling rather than detailed mechanical design.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's editing tools are highly rated at 8.7, providing a seamless experience for modifying designs. However, users on G2 indicate that Modelica's editing tools, scoring 8.1, can be less intuitive, particularly for those new to the software.
- Users say that Modelica shines in fluid analysis, achieving a score of 8.9, which reviewers highlight as a key strength for simulating complex fluid dynamics. Conversely, Inventor's fluid analysis score of 5.6 suggests it may not be as robust in this area, with users noting limitations in its capabilities for fluid simulations.
- Reviewers mention that Modelica outperforms Inventor in discrete event modeling, scoring 8.5 compared to Inventor's 6.9. Users report that this makes Modelica a better choice for projects requiring detailed event-driven simulations.
- Users on G2 highlight that Inventor's finite element analysis capabilities score 7.5, which is decent but not as strong as Modelica's overall modeling capabilities. However, Modelica's finite element analysis score of 6.3 indicates it may not be the best choice for users focused on structural analysis.
- Reviewers mention that while Inventor has a solid overall score for ease of use at 8.3, Modelica's score of 8.2 shows it is also user-friendly, but some users report a steeper learning curve due to its more complex modeling environment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
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Modelica
No pricing availableFree Trial
Inventor
Free Trial is available
Modelica
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
373
8.5
12
Ease of Use
8.4
374
8.2
12
Ease of Setup
7.9
104
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Ease of Admin
7.7
99
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Quality of Support
8.1
342
7.6
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
94
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Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
368
7.9
11
Features by Category
Design
8.6
37
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8.9
37
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8.4
37
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7.5
34
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Edit
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.3
35
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8.0
36
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7.7
36
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Collaboration
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.6
35
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8.2
36
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Design
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.6
20
8.6
7
8.7
20
8.1
7
7.6
19
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Tools
5.6
16
8.9
6
7.5
19
6.3
5
7.1
17
8.1
6
Work
6.9
15
8.5
9
6.8
15
8.0
10
7.2
16
8.6
7
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
Environment
7.7
17
8.3
5
7.7
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
19
8.9
9
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Inventor and Modelica are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Inventor is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Modelica has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Modelica
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
24.8%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.3%
Automotive
21.1%
Renewables & Environment
15.8%
Research
10.5%
Higher Education
10.5%
Oil & Energy
5.3%
Other
36.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?
2 Comments
KC
Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.
The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ...Read more
Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?
2 Comments
MG
Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtIRead more
Is there a good place to look for more advanced tutorials/examples for iLogic?
2 Comments
TD
beinginventive.com is also a good resource but the forums are definitely the easiest route. It helps to have a programming background. Most things that you...Read more
Modelica has no discussions with answers
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