TurboCAD vs. Ultimaker Cura

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
TurboCAD
Score 9.0 out of 10
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TurboCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software sold in many different editions, including Deluxe, Expert, and ProPlatinum.N/A
Ultimaker Cura
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Since 2011, Ultimaker has built solutions for 3D printers, software, and materials that enable professional designers and engineers to innovate. Ultimaker Cura is a 3D printing software that enables users to prepare prints with a few clicks, integrate with CAD software for an easier workflow, or dive into custom settings for in-depth control.N/A
Pricing
TurboCADUltimaker Cura
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
TurboCADUltimaker Cura
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
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Computer-Aided Design Software
Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
TurboCAD
9.0
Ratings
23% above category average
Ultimaker Cura
-
Ratings
2D Drafting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Rendering and Visualization8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Parametric Design9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration and Sharing8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Assembly Design10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Simulation and Analysis7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization and Extensions10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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Score 9.9 out of 10
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
TurboCADUltimaker Cura
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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10.0
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Usability
9.0
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-
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User Testimonials
TurboCADUltimaker Cura
Likelihood to Recommend
It is fully capable of all the design work you can give it. I have even designed houses with it. Turbo CAD Pro Platinum is all I have used for going on 3 years now. I don't know if other versions can do or can't do. If you are a graphic designer, you would need to port the files to a higher end program to manipulate the colors and renderings. For engineering and in-house work it is perfect.
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Cura is well suited with complex parts in the different business of our customers. For example Automotiv or mechanical engineering. The drag and drop feature is simple and verry fast. The import of .step. files doesen`t work without plug in. We create always a .stl file wit our CAD software at the first
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Pros
  • Good scale tools
  • Easy to pick up
  • The exporter
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  • intuitive
  • easy to lern
  • available in a lot of languages
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Cons
  • Shortcut keys more in line with AutoCAD.
  • 3D rendering could be simpler.
  • Updated interface.
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  • sometimes the grafic is a litte bit hard to see for example the collor silver
  • support free areas are not so easy to define
  • cost estimation fpr the parts
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Usability
TurboCAD does all of the things we need it to do and some. The wide variety of options to create specificity in each of our projects is a large plus. The reason it was given a 9 is because the learning curve can be a little steep and sometimes certain processes are not as intuitive as they could be
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Alternatives Considered
TurboCAD is a well-priced solution for a small business, it comes standard with 3D modeling compared to DraftSight which does not. The user interface could be updated along with industry-standard shortcut keys but for the number of drawings we do, this package fills the gap. The DXF / DWG feature could be worked on too, as above, trying to get in line with other packages like AutoCAD & DraftSight would make the whole package better. All in all, I believe that TurboCAD has a valid foothold in the CAD industry.
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Return on Investment
  • Our maps stand above other business in our same field
  • The quality and clarity of the maps allow for more precise budgeting
  • Once it the process and program was understood it would take a good hour off of our projects
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  • positive: we have the free version
  • positive: alway new Updates with new ans better features
  • positive: the prinitng setting for our 3d printers are verry fast and work verry reliable so we have no issues with the printers
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