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At a Glance
Mastercam
Mastercam
Star Rating
(26)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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NX CAM
NX CAM
Star Rating
(148)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about NX CAM
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Mastercam excels in "Tooling and Toolpaths" with a score of 9.1, highlighting its robust toolpath generation capabilities that allow for efficient machining processes. In contrast, NX CAM, while still strong, received a lower score of 8.6, indicating it may not be as optimized for certain tooling scenarios.
  • Reviewers mention that both Mastercam and NX CAM have similar scores in "CNC Workflows" and "CNC Feature Recognition" at 8.6, suggesting that users find both products effective in managing CNC operations. However, NX CAM's slightly higher score in "Programming Control" (8.6 vs. 8.3) indicates a more refined control over programming options, which some users appreciate for complex projects.
  • G2 users highlight that Mastercam's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 6.9, which some reviewers find challenging, especially for new users. In contrast, NX CAM's score of 8.2 suggests a more user-friendly setup process, making it a better choice for those who prioritize quick onboarding.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have strong "Quality of Support," but NX CAM stands out with a score of 8.5 compared to Mastercam's 7.9. Reviewers mention that NX CAM's support team is more responsive and helpful, which can be crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance.
  • Reviewers say that Mastercam's "CAD-CAM Import" feature is rated at 8.8, which users find effective for integrating designs from various CAD systems. NX CAM, with a score of 8.7, is also competent but may not support as many CAD formats as Mastercam, according to some user feedback.
  • Users report that both products have a strong "Product Direction" score, with NX CAM leading at 9.2 compared to Mastercam's 8.8. This suggests that NX CAM is perceived as having a more innovative roadmap, which could be a deciding factor for buyers looking for long-term software viability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mastercam
No pricing available
NX CAM
No pricing available
Free Trial
Mastercam
No trial information available
NX CAM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
21
9.1
116
Ease of Use
8.2
21
8.5
123
Ease of Setup
6.9
6
8.2
67
Ease of Admin
7.2
6
8.4
32
Quality of Support
7.9
19
8.5
113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
6
8.6
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
20
9.3
119
Features by Category
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.6
20
8.6
114
CAD to CAM
8.8
20
8.8
110
8.1
18
8.5
110
8.2
20
8.7
110
CNC Programming
8.6
19
8.5
107
8.6
19
8.5
107
8.3
20
8.6
107
Machining
8.7
19
8.4
106
8.7
20
8.5
109
9.1
20
8.6
109
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mastercam
Mastercam
NX CAM
NX CAM
Mastercam and NX CAM are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
Mastercam
Mastercam has no unique categories
NX CAM
NX CAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mastercam
Mastercam
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
NX CAM
NX CAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Mastercam
Mastercam
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.7%
Machinery
16.7%
Education Management
12.5%
Research
8.3%
Semiconductors
4.2%
Other
41.7%
NX CAM
NX CAM
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
13.3%
Automotive
11.9%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.0%
Other
49.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mastercam
Mastercam
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Semiconductors

Easy to use, Works well with lots of toolpath options available.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive
Verified User in Automotive

confusing, tiny symbols with partly questionable appearance. 5x tool orientation unnecessarily complicated. weak construction/modeling part a correct CAD system is essential for the CAM department (more complex raw part construction modifying production...

NX CAM
NX CAM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
EL
Ethan L.
Verified User in Manufacturing

the toolpath and 3D modeling is the best about NX CAM

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

It has little help when using the product. The help function is pretty poor which is not ideal for such a complicated tool. It takes time to learn and understand the potential, which many people don't have time for, and thus hate the program.

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Discussions
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