Inventor Nastran
23
Reviews
4.0
Star rating
#60
Rank in Simulation & CAE
Pros and cons
Pros
- Setup Ease
- Ease of Use
- Tools
Cons
- Assembly Issues
- Meshing Issues
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Key stats
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Enterprise
1
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 22.7% |
| Mid-Market | 36.4% |
| Enterprise | 40.9% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q1 | 1 | 2.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1 | 4.5 |
Satisfaction ratings
Ease of Use7.5
Ease of Setup8.6
Quality of Support7.1
Meets Requirements7.9
What reviewers say
Well featured FEA product
2.5
“The software isn't over-simplified, so I can easily define specific loading or constraint parameters. It integrates well with Inventor.”
The most cost-effective FEA solver in the market
4.5
“The software is cost-effective and user friendly FEA solver which I have used in the analysis of 3D cad models.”
Systemic analysis using NEi Nastran
4.5
“I have constantly preferred autodesk items and coming to NEi Nastran, the alternatives it accommodates part coinciding are different. It is among practical choices in CAE industry.”