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At a Glance
NX CAM
NX CAM
Star Rating
(133)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about NX CAM
PowerMill
PowerMill
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PowerMill
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PowerMill excels in CNC Workflows with a score of 8.9, highlighting its intuitive interface that simplifies complex machining tasks, while NX CAM follows closely with a score of 8.6, which some users find slightly less user-friendly.
  • Reviewers mention that PowerMill's CAD-CAM Import feature scores 8.6, making it easy to integrate designs from various CAD systems, whereas NX CAM scores slightly higher at 8.7, with users appreciating its seamless data exchange capabilities.
  • G2 users indicate that PowerMill's Quality of Support is rated at 7.9, which some find lacking in responsiveness, while NX CAM shines with a score of 8.5, with reviewers noting prompt and helpful customer service experiences.
  • Users on G2 highlight that PowerMill's Product Direction is rated at 6.7, suggesting some concerns about future updates and features, while NX CAM boasts a much higher score of 9.2, with users expressing confidence in its ongoing development and enhancements.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have similar scores for Tooling and Toolpaths at 8.6, but users of PowerMill appreciate its advanced toolpath strategies that optimize machining time, while NX CAM users report satisfaction with its robust tooling options.
  • Users say that PowerMill's Job Set-up is rated at 8.5, which is praised for its straightforward setup process, while NX CAM's score of 8.4 is noted for its flexibility, although some users find it slightly more complex to navigate initially.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NX CAM
No pricing available
PowerMill
No pricing available
Free Trial
NX CAM
Free Trial is available
PowerMill
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
101
8.8
14
Ease of Use
8.5
108
8.0
14
Ease of Setup
8.2
52
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
24
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
98
7.9
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
23
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
104
6.7
14
Features by Category
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.6
840
8.6
117
CAD to CAM
8.7
95
8.6
13
8.4
95
8.2
13
8.6
95
8.3
13
CNC Programming
8.6
92
8.9
14
8.6
92
8.6
14
8.6
92
8.7
14
Machining
8.4
91
8.5
12
8.5
94
8.9
12
8.6
94
8.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NX CAM
NX CAM
PowerMill
PowerMill
NX CAM and PowerMill are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
NX CAM
NX CAM has no unique categories
PowerMill
PowerMill has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NX CAM
NX CAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.1%
PowerMill
PowerMill
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
57.1%
Reviewers' Industry
NX CAM
NX CAM
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
14.8%
Automotive
12.5%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Other
50.0%
PowerMill
PowerMill
Research
35.7%
Higher Education
14.3%
Automotive
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Other
21.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
NX CAM
NX CAM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive

We can design and analyse manufacturing process of components. It has advanced tool which automate NC programming.

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.

PowerMill
PowerMill
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eduardo O.
EO
Eduardo O.
Verified User in Computer Software

In PowerMill the main advantage in machining 5th axis, a skill that software has for saving time in the machining of complex shapes and in a single machine preparation. In PowerMill are two forms of machining 3 and 5 axis, providing strategies for the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
BB
BERKAY B.
Verified User in Research

I still don't understand why AutoDesk doesn't offer an all-in-one solution instead making different programs for every problem :)

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Discussions
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