Compare NX CAM and PowerMill 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
NX CAM
Star Rating
(148)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about NX CAMPowerMill
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 and streamlined processes, while NX CAM, with a score of 8.6, is noted for its robust features but can be more complex to navigate.
- 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 slightly edges out with a score of 8.7, praised for its compatibility with a wider range of CAD software.
- G2 users indicate that PowerMill's Job Set-up feature scores 8.5, appreciated for its user-friendly setup process, while NX CAM, scoring 8.4, is recognized for its detailed setup options but may require more time to configure.
- Reviewers say that PowerMill's Quality of Support is rated at 7.9, with some users expressing concerns about response times, while NX CAM shines with a score of 8.5, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team.
- Users on G2 highlight that PowerMill's Product Direction score of 6.7 reflects some uncertainty about future updates, while NX CAM's score of 9.2 indicates a strong positive outlook from users regarding ongoing improvements and feature enhancements.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar scores for Tooling and Toolpaths at 8.6, but PowerMill is often favored for its flexibility in toolpath generation, while NX CAM is noted for its precision and advanced tooling options.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NX CAM
No pricing availablePowerMill
No pricing availableFree Trial
NX CAM
Free Trial is available
PowerMill
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
116
8.8
14
Ease of Use
8.5
123
8.0
14
Ease of Setup
8.2
67
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
32
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
113
7.9
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
31
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
119
6.7
14
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.8
110
8.6
13
8.5
110
8.2
13
8.7
110
8.3
13
CNC Programming
8.5
107
8.9
14
8.5
107
8.6
14
8.6
107
8.7
14
Machining
8.4
106
8.5
12
8.5
109
8.9
12
8.6
109
8.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NX CAM and PowerMill are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
NX CAM has no unique categories
PowerMill has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NX CAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PowerMill
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
13.3%
Automotive
11.9%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.0%
Other
49.7%
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
Most Helpful Favorable Review
ruben o.
Verified User in Manufacturing
intuitive, ease of use, capabilities, modules, quality, support.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
It requires more power than other softwares in the market without a remarkably higher performance.
PowerMill
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Preeti G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
- The best thing about this software is you don't neend to change whole toolpath when you did any kind of mistakes or wants to change something. - Love the quality of Autodesk and their support - Easy to Understand
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Furniture
I don't have something to be disliked.Used the application at work . different work place have different software also.
ruben o.
Verified User in Manufacturing
intuitive, ease of use, capabilities, modules, quality, support.
Preeti G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
- The best thing about this software is you don't neend to change whole toolpath when you did any kind of mistakes or wants to change something. - Love the quality of Autodesk and their support - Easy to Understand
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
It requires more power than other softwares in the market without a remarkably higher performance.
Verified User in Furniture
I don't have something to be disliked.Used the application at work . different work place have different software also.
Discussions
NX CAM has no discussions with answers
PowerMill has no discussions with answers
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