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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
No pricing available
Designcenter Solid Edge
Star Rating
(552)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $90.47 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPowerMill
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PowerMillSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Solid Edge excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.5, while PowerMill, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.9. Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's modeling capabilities are particularly beneficial for complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's drawing tools are rated at 9.3, which is higher than PowerMill's 8.2. Users say that the intuitive interface and robust features in Solid Edge make it easier to create detailed technical drawings.
- G2 users highlight that PowerMill shines in CNC workflows, scoring 8.9 compared to Solid Edge's 7.9. Users report that PowerMill's advanced CNC programming capabilities streamline the machining process, making it a preferred choice for manufacturing environments.
- Users on G2 note that Solid Edge offers superior file interoperability with a score of 9.0, while PowerMill scores 8.3. Reviewers mention that Solid Edge's ability to handle various file formats enhances collaboration across different teams.
- Reviewers say that Solid Edge's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is higher than PowerMill's 7.9. Users report that Solid Edge's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users needing quick resolutions to technical issues.
- Users report that Solid Edge's customization options, particularly in custom commands and menus, score impressively at 8.8 and 9.0 respectively, while PowerMill's customization features are rated lower. Reviewers mention that this flexibility in Solid Edge allows for a more tailored user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Designcenter Solid Edge
Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS
Starting at $90.47
Per Month
Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design
PowerMill
No pricing availableFree Trial
Designcenter Solid Edge
Free Trial is available
PowerMill
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
406
8.8
14
Ease of Use
8.3
445
8.0
14
Ease of Setup
8.2
230
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
86
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
377
7.9
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
85
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
394
6.7
14
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.6
99
8.6
13
8.4
93
8.2
13
8.4
94
8.3
13
CNC Programming
7.9
84
8.9
14
8.0
82
8.6
14
8.1
81
8.7
14
Machining
8.2
92
8.5
12
8.1
92
8.9
12
8.4
91
8.6
12
Design
8.9
173
Not enough data
9.0
174
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.2
166
Not enough data
Edit
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.4
162
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
8.2
165
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.7
84
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
7.7
74
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
64
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
6.0
26
Not enough data
6.0
26
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
7.9
94
Not enough data
Tools
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.7
82
Not enough data
Work
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
83
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
Environment
8.1
89
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
93
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
7.4
88
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.0
91
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.3
88
Not enough data
7.4
90
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.8
87
Not enough data
7.4
86
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Designcenter Solid Edge and PowerMill are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
Designcenter Solid Edge is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Simulation & CAE, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and General-Purpose CAD
PowerMill has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Designcenter Solid Edge
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
21.1%
Automotive
12.5%
Design
8.9%
Machinery
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
47.4%
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%
Discussions
Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?
4 Comments
HJ
Solidworks is far better in terms of productivity and user friendly mostly for repetitive models or library parts. Read more
How can solid edge be improved? Making it available for the higher version of the OS.
2 Comments
EK
Hello Mahalakshmi,
The most recent version, Solid Edge 2021, has been certified to run on the Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version...Read more
PowerMill has no discussions with answers
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