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At a Glance
Simplify3D
Simplify3D
Star Rating
(40)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Tinkercad
Tinkercad
Star Rating
(114)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Tinkercad
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Tinkercad excels in ease of use with a score of 9.3, making it particularly suitable for beginners, while Simplify3D, with a score of 8.5, is noted to have a steeper learning curve, especially for those new to 3D printing.
  • Reviewers mention that Tinkercad's cloud-based platform (rated 9.5) allows for easy access and collaboration, whereas Simplify3D, with a lower score of 4.4 in this area, requires a downloadable application, which can limit accessibility for some users.
  • G2 users highlight Tinkercad's strong file editing capabilities, scoring 8.5, which allows for intuitive modifications, while Simplify3D's file editing score of 6.6 indicates that users may find it less user-friendly for making adjustments.
  • Users on G2 report that Simplify3D shines as a standalone slicer with a score of 8.9, providing advanced slicing options, while Tinkercad's lower score of 6.6 in this area suggests it may not meet the needs of users looking for sophisticated slicing features.
  • Reviewers mention that Tinkercad supports a wide range of file types, including STL and OBJ, both scoring high at 9.5, while Simplify3D also performs well but has a slightly lower score for 3MF compatibility (8.6), indicating a potential limitation for users needing that specific format.
  • Users say that Tinkercad's integrated 3D modeling feature (rated 8.9) is a significant advantage for those looking to create designs from scratch, while Simplify3D's score of 5.3 in this area suggests it may not be as robust for users who want to model directly within the software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Simplify3D
No pricing available
Tinkercad
No pricing available
Free Trial
Simplify3D
No trial information available
Tinkercad
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
36
8.6
87
Ease of Use
8.5
36
9.3
88
Ease of Setup
8.6
6
9.2
14
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
11
Quality of Support
7.7
27
8.7
69
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
8
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
35
9.2
85
Features by Category
7.5
186
8.1
282
File Support
9.6
26
9.5
36
8.6
15
7.2
23
9.4
19
9.5
32
File Editing
6.8
22
6.8
24
6.6
23
8.5
39
Software Integrations
8.9
27
6.6
25
5.3
17
8.9
35
Software Type
4.4
14
9.5
40
8.0
23
6.1
28
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Simplify3D
Simplify3D
Tinkercad
Tinkercad
Simplify3D and Tinkercad are categorized as 3D Printing
Unique Categories
Simplify3D
Simplify3D has no unique categories
Tinkercad
Tinkercad is categorized as Other Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Simplify3D
Simplify3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
Tinkercad
Tinkercad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Simplify3D
Simplify3D
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.0%
Education Management
12.5%
Design
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Plastics
5.0%
Other
47.5%
Tinkercad
Tinkercad
Education Management
10.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
9.3%
Design
9.3%
Higher Education
8.4%
E-Learning
8.4%
Other
54.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Simplify3D
Simplify3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Feronias A.
FA
Feronias A.
Verified User in Design

Simplify3d, is an excellent program to get started in the world of 3d printing, it is very intuitive and easy to understand, almost no previous knowledge is required to use it. Try many similar programs but none is so intuitive.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

UI is inconvenient, outdated. espsecially with MacOS. A lot of features missing compared to cura. in general, simplify needs a leap forward, something innovative. connection to web server, raspberry pi / octoprint implementation.

Tinkercad
Tinkercad
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Charlie B.
CB
Charlie B.
Verified User in Education Management

Tinkercad is very easy to use for my middle school students. Since they are just beginning CAD, this is a perfect product for them to get used to how CAD works. The tutorial is especially helpful for my students.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Design
Verified User in Design

The worst part is that by operating online, it can sometimes "freeze." The tools offered are too oriented towards the learning of a novice user, so the results will never be entirely professional. It is more of an educational tool, and within that scope, it...

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Discussions
Simplify3D
Simplify3D Discussions
Do you integrate Simplify3D with any other software?
1 comment
Yaniv G.
YG
No, I only use the GCODE files in my system that include camera that I record with OBS and the screen of the UI of the printer (I'm using DuetWifi board),...Read more
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Simplify3D has no more discussions with answers
Tinkercad
Tinkercad Discussions
bashir
2 comments
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What can Tinkercad be used for?
1 comment
Steve K.
SK
Tinkercad is an on-line 3D design design package, now owned by Autodesk and taking several features from Fusion360Read more
What programming language does Tinkercad use?
1 comment
Sazzad A.
SA
The word "better" is already in English. If you have a text in an unknown language that you would like translated, please provide it.Read more