G2 Vendor Directory

SolidWorks Simulation vs. Creo Elements/Direct Modeling

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

MetricSolidWorks Simulation

by Dassault Systèmes

Creo Elements/Direct Modeling

by PTC

Overall rating4.44.0
Review count6022
Ease of use8.68.2
Ease of setup8.68.6
Quality of support8.67.6
Meets requirements8.68.6
NPS53.44827623.809524
Small Business42.4%54.5%
Mid-Market47.5%13.6%
Enterprise10.2%31.8%
Total page views19892
Total LLM citations2388

SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks Simulation is a comprehensive suite of analysis tools integrated within the SolidWorks CAD environment, enabling engineers and designers to virtually test and validate their designs under real-world conditions. By simulating physical behaviors such as stress, strain, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, users can identify potential issues early in the design process, reducing the need for costly physical prototypes and accelerating time to market.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Meshing Techniques
  • Intuitive Use
  • Assembly Design
  • Simulation Tools
  • Tools

Creo Elements/Direct Modeling

Creo Elements/Direct Modeling (formerly CoCreate Modeling) provides robust, comprehensive direct modeling capabilities.

Pros