G2 Vendor Directory

SOLIDWORKS vs. Autodesk Fusion

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

MetricSOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Autodesk Fusion

by Autodesk

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count707519
Ease of use8.98.8
Ease of setup8.79.0
Quality of support8.58.7
Meets requirements9.09.0
NPS69.23076968.627451
Small Business47.1%68.7%
Mid-Market32.2%21.3%
Enterprise20.7%10.1%
Total page views3,2441,921
Total LLM citations12,30631,082

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

Autodesk Fusion

Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing execution system) capabilities to facilitate seamless workflows across your entire organization. Key features: - 3D Design and Modeling: Autodesk Fusion offers a robust set of tools for creating 3D models and designs, making it ideal for product development and industrial design.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Design Efficiency
  • Features Functionality
  • Easy Learning
  • Ease of Learning