G2 Vendor Directory

Shapeways vs. SOLIDWORKS

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

MetricShapeways

by shapeways

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.04.5
Review count11707
Ease of use9.48.9
Ease of setup10.08.7
Quality of support7.98.5
Meets requirements8.39.0
NPS45.45454569.230769
Small Business63.6%47.1%
Mid-Market27.3%32.2%
Enterprise9.1%20.7%
Total page views573,244
Total LLM citations31312,306

Shapeways

Shapeways is the leading platform redefining product creation through services to design, make, and sell using 3D printing.

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