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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ActCAD Software

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with two product options: - ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users - ActCAD Professional for 2D Drafting & 3D ACIS Modeling Users - ActCAD Prime for 2D Drafting, 3D Modeling, and AEC Objects (walls, doors, windows, staircases, roofs, floors, etc.) ActCAD can be used for applications across domains of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) including Structural, Electrical, and…

    $249

    one-time fee per user

    NX CAD

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ASiemens NX software is an integrated product design solution that helps deliver products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions that enable companies to realize the value of the digital twin.N/A
    Pricing
    ActCAD SoftwareNX CAD
    Editions & Modules
    ActCAD 2025 Standard
    $249
    one-time fee per user
    ActCAD 2025 Premium
    $399
    one-time fee per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ActCAD SoftwareNX CAD
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    ActCAD SoftwareNX CAD
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    Would buy again
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    96%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    27 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    15 Answers
    Features
    ActCAD SoftwareNX CAD
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of ActCAD Software and NX CAD
    Feature
    ActCAD Software
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    Ratings
    NX CAD
    7.6
    5 Ratings
    7% above category average
    3D Modeling00 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    2D Drafting00 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings5.94 Ratings
    Parametric Design00 Ratings8.45 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings6.54 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings7.65 Ratings
    Assembly Design00 Ratings8.35 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings7.15 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions00 Ratings7.45 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ActCAD SoftwareNX CAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    8.1
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    8.5
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    7.3
    (8 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ActCAD SoftwareNX CAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ActCAD LLC
    Some dimensions move for no apparent reason. 3d modeling could be improved upon. As a 2D program I use it daily and prefer it to 3D modeling programs for drawing details.
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    Siemens AG
    There is perfect integration between NX CAD and NX CAM modules with less data loss. Better graphical interface and simplified commands makes NX CAD a better software then others. The tool has scope to develop an algorithm for generating surfaces from the point data. Include of option to convert .STL to any CAD format will be helpful. The connectivity of splines laying in different planes can be improvised.
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    Pros
    ActCAD LLC
    • This is one of the most complete packages that I've used, very intuitive, thus saying user-friendly is somewhat on the mild side, as it is a pleasure to use
    • Functionality is straightforward and all pertinent information are right on the screen
    • Its ease-of-use cuts down on documentation time thus allowing me to spend more time where it's really needed
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    Siemens AG
    • Seamless interaction across multiple departments.
    • The software allows you to create a very high level of control and organization within your engineering staff. This reduces the companies mistakes and maximizes productivity.
    • The software makes it very easy to track your product through every phase of the production cycle.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ActCAD LLC
    • My major complaint is sometimes the dimensions do not stay where I place them.
    • 3D modeling is complicated for me.
    • Need to specify wall types and be able to create custom walls.
    • Need to have a roof manager to make trusses or hand-stack framing.
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    Siemens AG
    • Keeping the colors of surfaces if volume bodies are linked
    • Show and keep symbolic threads
    • For me, I miss more information why a surface can't be deleted or a radius is not possible. And maybe a solution, how could it look like, if NX CAD adds a new surface.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ActCAD LLC
    No answers on this topic
    Siemens AG
    possibility of integration and customization
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    ActCAD LLC
    No answers on this topic
    Siemens AG
    Siemens NX CAD has been has been simple in design & user interface. It is best among the competitors. It can develop heavy models & designs with very ease. It has Layers options for arranging multiple assemblies in the same file. It does not require heavy system investment & works fine on professional PCs
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    Support Rating
    ActCAD LLC
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    Siemens AG
    NX CAD version is going out of support after only 12 months. Changes will not be implemented after 12 months from prodcution
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    Implementation Rating
    ActCAD LLC
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    Siemens AG
    the manitenance period is too small for our implementation timeline
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    ActCAD LLC
    It's the best alternative to cost-prohibitive CAD software.
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    Siemens AG
    NX CAD is very good for interoperability between different three dimensional modelling softwares, it can convert to .jt models, from native format such as .CATPart, .CATProduct, and ones from SOLIDWORKS. Also it is integrated to Siemens Teamcenter, which also enables other downstream workflow, such as Tecnomatix Process Simulate. Other software packages would need more integration effort to make this possible
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    Return on Investment
    ActCAD LLC
    • Its ease-of-use allows me more time to focus on project needs and completion
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    Siemens AG
    • The software itself is pretty expensive compared to other CAD-systems.
    • Implementation is not out of the box, it requires a lot of consulting and iteration cycles.
    • On the positive side is to mention the seamless of downstream functionalities, from product development to manufacturing and visualization, etc.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    ActCAD Software Screenshots

    Screenshot of ActCAD 2023 PrimeScreenshot of ActCAD 2023 StandardScreenshot of STL FileScreenshot of KML/KMZ FileScreenshot of 3D PDF ExportScreenshot of Sheet set Manager

    NX CAD Screenshots

    Screenshot of NX technology can generate multiple design options. (It's like having an extra employee dedicated to "trying out" different designs.) Then Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) can be used to generate the part.Screenshot of Studies show an inordinate amount of time can be spent by designers as they look for previous or similar parts. The software can search for similarly-shaped parts.Screenshot of NX has the ability to validate a part (or assembly) and its adherence to standards, collisions, and manufacturability.Screenshot of Virtual inspection and mark up full sized assemblies.Screenshot of a rendering created from the actual product design. Notice the lighting and surface realism.