G2 Vendor Directory

OrCAD Capture vs. SOLIDWORKS

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

MetricOrCAD Capture

by OrCAD

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count34707
Ease of use8.18.9
Ease of setup8.98.7
Quality of support8.28.5
Meets requirements8.89.0
NPS45.45454569.230769
Small Business41.2%47.1%
Mid-Market35.3%32.2%
Enterprise23.5%20.7%
Total page views813,244
Total LLM citations17312,306

OrCAD Capture

OrCAD Capture is a schematic design solution widely utilized by electronic design engineers and technicians for creating and documenting electrical circuits. It offers a comprehensive environment for schematic entry, facilitating the design of complex circuits with efficiency and precision. Key Features and Functionality: - Hierarchical Design Support: Enables the creation of complex designs through hierarchical structures, promoting modularity and ease of management.

Pros

  • Intuitive

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