Compare NX CAM and SolidCAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.8% 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 CAMSolidCAM
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% 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 SolidCAM excels in CAD-CAM Import with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless integration with various CAD systems, while NX CAM follows closely with a score of 8.7, indicating a slightly less efficient import process.
- Reviewers mention that SolidCAM's Tooling and Toolpaths feature stands out with a high score of 9.2, providing users with advanced options for toolpath generation, whereas NX CAM's score of 8.6 suggests it may not offer the same level of flexibility and customization.
- G2 users highlight that both products have similar CNC Workflows scores of 8.6, indicating that users find both software effective for managing CNC operations, but SolidCAM's user interface is often described as more intuitive.
- Users on G2 report that SolidCAM has a slightly lower score in Product Direction at 6.8, which suggests some concerns about future updates and features, while NX CAM shines with a score of 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to ongoing development and user feedback.
- Reviewers mention that SolidCAM's Quality of Support is rated at 8.4, which is competitive, but NX CAM's score of 8.5 indicates a marginally better support experience, with users appreciating quicker response times and more comprehensive resources.
- Users say that both products perform well in CNC Feature Recognition, scoring 8.5 for SolidCAM and 8.6 for NX CAM, but NX CAM is noted for its advanced algorithms that enhance feature detection, making it a preferred choice for complex machining tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NX CAM
No pricing availableSolidCAM
No pricing availableFree Trial
NX CAM
Free Trial is available
SolidCAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
116
8.7
21
Ease of Use
8.5
123
8.4
22
Ease of Setup
8.2
67
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
32
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
113
8.4
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
31
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
119
6.8
22
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.8
110
9.0
13
8.5
110
8.6
12
8.7
110
8.6
13
CNC Programming
8.5
107
8.6
13
8.5
107
8.5
13
8.6
107
8.5
12
Machining
8.4
106
8.6
14
8.5
109
8.5
14
8.6
109
9.2
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NX CAM and SolidCAM are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
NX CAM has no unique categories
SolidCAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NX CAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidCAM
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%
Machinery
15.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.5%
Automotive
12.5%
Education Management
9.4%
Other
37.5%
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.
SolidCAM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Redonnie M.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The best about this software is very convenient to use unlike the other cam softwares I tried to use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Automotive
Import data loss.l some features are hard in use
ruben o.
Verified User in Manufacturing
intuitive, ease of use, capabilities, modules, quality, support.
Redonnie M.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The best about this software is very convenient to use unlike the other cam softwares I tried to use.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
It requires more power than other softwares in the market without a remarkably higher performance.
Verified User in Automotive
Import data loss.l some features are hard in use
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