Top 10 HSM Alternatives & Competitors

(18)4.3 out of 5

Research alternative solutions to HSM on G2, with real user reviews on competing tools. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to HSM include projects and design. The best overall HSM alternative is SolidWorks CAM. Other similar apps like HSM are Mastercam, SolidCAM, Solid Edge, and NX CAM. HSM alternatives can be found in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software but may also be in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to HSM

  • SolidWorks CAM
  • Mastercam
  • SolidCAM

Top 10 Alternatives to HSM Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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  1. SolidWorks CAM

    (34)4.3 out of 5
  2. SOLIDWORKS CAM is an add-on to all versions of SOLIDWORKS CAD that lets you prepare your designs for manufacturability earlier in the development cycle. Manufacturing tasks that had to wait until a design was complete can now be performed concurrently with the design process

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    Reviewers say compared to HSM, SolidWorks CAM is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    #2
  3. Mastercam

    (26)4.1 out of 5
  4. Mastercam delivers a comprehensive toolpaths combined with robust CAD tools.Mastercam gives shop a powerful and integrated foundation of shop-tested CAD tools.

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    Reviewers say compared to HSM, Mastercam is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    #3
  5. SolidCAM

    (36)4.3 out of 5
  6. SolidCAM runs directly inside your existing SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor CAD system, with seamless integration and full tool path associativity - design changes initiate automatic tool path updates to the CAD model.

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    Reviewers say compared to HSM, SolidCAM is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    #4
  7. Solid Edge

    (399)4.3 out of 5
  8. Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions for product development — 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, cloud collaboration, and more. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design – made possible with synchronous technology.

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  9. NX CAM

    (140)4.4 out of 5
  10. NX CAM provides comprehensive and integrated NC programming capabilities in a single system. This enables the use of consistent 3D models, data and processes to seamlessly connect planning and shop floor operations with a digital thread.

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    Reviewers say compared to HSM, NX CAM is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    Better at support
    #6
  11. CAMWorks

    (18)4.1 out of 5
  12. CAMWorks is an intuitive, feature-based CAM software that helps to increase productivity using best-in-class technologies and adaptable automation tools to maximize CNC machining efficiency.

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  13. SOLIDWORKS

    (598)4.4 out of 5
  14. SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.

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    Reviewers say compared to HSM, SOLIDWORKS is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    #8
  15. GibbsCAM

    (22)4.3 out of 5
  16. A scalable CAM system that gives you the tools to program parts faster and cut machine time with innovative toolpath strategies and proven, error-free post processors.

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    Reviewers say compared to HSM, GibbsCAM is:

    More usable
    Better at meeting requirements
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  17. hyperMILL

    (10)4.1 out of 5
  18. hyperMILL is a modular and flexible CAM solution for 2.5D, 3D and 5-axis milling as well as mill turning and machining operations such as high-speed cutting (HSC) and high-performance cutting (HPC), with everything integrated in a single interface. The special applications for milling impellers, blisks, turbine blades, tubes and tire moulds round off the range of functions available in hyperMILL.

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  19. BobCAD-CAM

    (12)3.5 out of 5
  20. BobCAD-CAM provides CNC programming solutions for mill, mill turn, lathe, router, laser, plasma, waterjet, and wire EDM machines. Our CAD/CAM systems offer powerful CAD functionality for design combined with toolpath and complete G Code producing functions that makes CNC software programming simple.

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