Inventor
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Features
- Efficiency
- Interface Ease-of-Use
- Integrations
- Mechanical Engineering
Cons
- Assembly Issues
- Slow Processing
- Crashes
- Insufficient Tutorials
- Training Required
- Limited Educational Resources
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 35.5% |
| Mid-Market | 43.1% |
| Enterprise | 21.4% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 2 | 4.3 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1 | 3.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 3 | 4.8 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Versatile Design Tool with Room for Improvement
“I like Inventor's versatility; the same model can be made in different ways, and the interchangeability of 2D drawing options with AutoCAD is great. The software helps a lot by requiring less time to make more productive work. The ability to convert AutoCAD 2D drawings into 3D mo”
Autodesk Inventor
“The best thing about inventor is the ease of use as it is easy to learn and understand as you start from a 2d sketch and then make 3d parts out of it which makes it very user friendly.”
Inventor is a beneficial tool for CAD Engineer
“It is a user-friendly and robust solid modeling software allows for the creation of Assemblies featuring both Part and Assembly variations.Inventor's user interface is designed to be user-friendly, making it easier for both beginners and experienced users to learn and increase fr”