Bentley View vs. SOLIDWORKS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Bentley View | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 18 | 707 |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Quality of support | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Meets requirements | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 35.294118 | 69.230769 |
| Small Business | 38.9% | 47.1% |
| Mid-Market | 44.4% | 32.2% |
| Enterprise | 16.7% | 20.7% |
| Total page views | 192 | 3,244 |
| Total LLM citations | 2,086 | 12,306 |
Bentley View
Bentley View is the industry’s most powerful free viewer. In addition to being the most popular AutoCAD reader, you can view over 50 file formats, including CAD and raster images as well as Bentley’s uniquely powerful iModels. Newly Added Format Support: SRealDWG 2018 Point-cloud streaming Bentley civil terrain models JT format Rhino V5 IFC viewer 3SM scalable meshes created with ContextCapture Advanced Viewing Features: Navigate drawings and models using a new streamlined CONNECT Edition user interface Dynamically explore models with Clip Volume to slice through models Leverage display
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.
- Ease of Use
- Features
- 3D Modeling
- User Interface
- Simulation Tools
- CAD Integration