G2 Vendor Directory

ArcGIS for AutoCAD vs. SOLIDWORKS

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricArcGIS for AutoCAD

by Esri

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count19707
Ease of use8.48.9
Ease of setup8.68.7
Quality of support8.18.5
Meets requirements8.89.0
NPS47.36842169.230769
Small Business36.8%47.1%
Mid-Market47.4%32.2%
Enterprise15.8%20.7%
Total page views653,244
Total LLM citations3812,306

ArcGIS for AutoCAD

ArcGIS for AutoCAD is a free, plug-in application for AutoCAD that allows you to access and create GIS data by connecting to services from ArcGIS for Server and ArcGIS Online.

Pros

    SOLIDWORKS

    SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD solution trusted by more than 8 million engineers and designers worldwide. For over 30 years, it has helped mechanical engineers, product designers and manufacturing firms compress design cycles, control costs and deliver higher-quality products faster. SOLIDWORKS combines parametric 3D modeling, integrated simulation, product data management and direct manufacturing workflows in a single, connected environment—eliminating the need for disconnected point tools.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Features
    • 3D Modeling
    • User Interface
    • Simulation Tools
    • CAD Integration