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At a Glance
NX CAD
NX CAD
Star Rating
(349)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Star Rating
(188)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$495
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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, while Rhinoceros, although strong, scores lower in this area, indicating that NX CAD may be better suited for complex modeling tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that NX CAD's file editing capabilities are rated at 9.0, which is significantly higher than Rhinoceros, suggesting that users may find NX CAD more efficient for making quick adjustments to designs.
  • G2 users highlight that NX CAD offers superior collaboration features, particularly in integrated 3D modeling, scoring 9.1 compared to Rhinoceros, which may enhance teamwork and project management.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Rhinoceros shines in ease of setup with a score of 8.8, making it a more user-friendly option for those who prioritize a quick onboarding process.
  • Reviewers say that while both products have strong file support, NX CAD's STL compatibility is rated at 9.0, which may be crucial for users working with 3D printing, whereas Rhinoceros does not specify a comparable rating.
  • Users report that NX CAD's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is higher than Rhinoceros's 7.7, suggesting that users may receive more effective assistance when encountering issues with NX CAD.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NX CAD
No pricing available
Rhinoceros
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$495
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Free Trial
NX CAD
Free Trial is available
Rhinoceros
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
200
8.6
167
Ease of Use
8.2
260
7.9
169
Ease of Setup
8.2
129
8.8
21
Ease of Admin
8.5
31
7.9
15
Quality of Support
8.5
188
7.7
137
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
31
8.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
193
8.4
165
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Edit
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
316
Not enough data
File Support
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
File Editing
8.1
38
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.4
35
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
Software Type
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.9
717
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.5
39
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
9.3
40
Not enough data
9.4
40
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.0
39
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.9
40
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NX CAD
NX CAD
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
NX CAD and Rhinoceros are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
NX CAD
NX CAD is categorized as 3D Printing
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros is categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NX CAD
NX CAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.2%
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.8%
Reviewers' Industry
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
49.6%
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Architecture & Planning
36.6%
Design
25.7%
Higher Education
4.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.7%
Marketing and Advertising
2.2%
Other
27.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
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
Julfiqi G.
JG
Julfiqi G.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Software that is rather difficult to run on a computer with low specs.

Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Roque C.
RC
Roque C.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

Rhino is an exceptionally versatile tool. It's usefulness spans from generating quick idea sketches to building Illustrator paths that would take much longer to build in the native program to full blown 3D models ready for rendering and tooling build....

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ryan L.
RL
Ryan L.
Verified User in Museums and Institutions

Rhinoceros is spectacular at making uninhibited, free form surface models. However, it lacks structure in the way it "assembles" parts. Also, because it's intended for modeling surfaces, It can sometimes be difficult to create a solid object. Often times,...

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Discussions
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
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros Discussions
How do I change command line auto-fill shortcuts
1 comment
Pawaskar V.
PV
Select the setting in Options > Appearance > ‘Use fuzzy autocomplete’ checked Read more
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