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Compare NX CAM and SolidWorks CAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 Per Month
No pricing available
NX CAM
Star Rating
(180)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSolidWorks CAM
Star Rating
(34)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks CAMSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SolidWorks CAM excels in its integration with SolidWorks CAD, making the CAD-CAM import process seamless, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses that rely on both systems.
- Reviewers mention that NX CAM offers superior CNC feature recognition capabilities, allowing for more efficient programming of complex geometries, which is a significant advantage for users dealing with intricate designs.
- G2 users highlight that SolidWorks CAM has a user-friendly interface, with an ease of use score of 8.8, making it accessible for new users, while NX CAM, with a score of 8.5, is slightly less intuitive according to some reviewers.
- Users on G2 report that NX CAM's tooling and toolpaths feature is highly regarded, scoring 8.6, which allows for more precise machining operations compared to SolidWorks CAM's score of 8.4, indicating a more robust toolpath generation.
- Reviewers say that both products have similar scores for CNC workflows, at 8.6, but NX CAM is noted for its advanced programming control features, which some users feel enhances their overall machining efficiency.
- Users mention that while both products have a good quality of support, NX CAM's support is rated slightly higher at 8.5 compared to SolidWorks CAM's 8.3, suggesting that NX CAM may provide more effective assistance when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NX CAM
NX X Manufacturing Essentials
Starting at $200.00
Per Month
Visualize 3D part data & CAM setups powered by the cloud & extend capabilities with add-ons.
- Cloud collaboration
- Teamcenter integration for NX
- CAD translators
SolidWorks CAM
No pricing availableFree Trial
NX CAM
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks CAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
128
9.1
31
Ease of Use
8.3
153
8.8
31
Ease of Setup
8.1
98
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
34
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
124
8.3
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
33
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
130
7.7
30
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.7
122
8.7
19
8.5
122
8.4
18
8.7
122
8.5
20
CNC Programming
8.4
120
8.6
17
8.4
119
8.1
17
8.5
118
8.7
17
Machining
8.4
117
8.4
20
8.4
120
8.2
19
8.6
120
8.4
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NX CAM and SolidWorks CAM are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
NX CAM has no unique categories
SolidWorks CAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NX CAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks CAM
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
Automotive
12.6%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.7%
Other
51.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
30.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Design
9.1%
Research
6.1%
Higher Education
6.1%
Other
39.4%
Discussions
NX CAM has no discussions with answers
SolidWorks CAM has no discussions with answers
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