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# Alternatives to NX

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> Explore the top alternatives to NX. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Onshape** — 4.5/5 (341 reviews) — Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD \& PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/164681/onshape)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/164681/1014818/onshape/vs/siemens-nx)
2. **AutoCAD** — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews) — 2D and 3D CAD software that offers features such as designing and annotating geometry, layout publishing, automation, and more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174021/autocad)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/174021/1014818/autocad/vs/siemens-nx)
3. **SolidWorks Premium** — 4.6/5 (756 reviews) — Mechanical CAD, design validation, product data management, design communication, and CAD productivity tools in a single package.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/93121/solidworks-premium)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/93121/1014818/solidworks-premium/vs/siemens-nx)
4. **Alibre Design** — 4.7/5 (182 reviews) — Comprehensive mechanical CAD including modeling, sheet metal, drawings, rendering, scripting, automation, design libraries, API \& more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/172312/alibre-design)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/172312/1014818/alibre-design/vs/siemens-nx)
5. **Inventor** — 4.5/5 (277 reviews) — On-premise 3D CAD software that offers engineers professional-grade 3D design, documentation, product simulation tools, and more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174020/inventor)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/174020/1014818/inventor/vs/siemens-nx)
6. **Autodesk Fusion** — 4.5/5 (268 reviews) — Cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM tool that connects design teams and helps manage product development processes on a unified platform.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/178416/fusion-360)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/178416/1014818/fusion-360/vs/siemens-nx)
7. **SketchUp** — 4.5/5 (1046 reviews) — 3D CAD tool that helps teams use 3D modeler, 2D documentation, cloud storage \& AR/VR visualization to streamline 3D CAD designs.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/211798/sketchup)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/211798/1014818/sketchup/vs/siemens-nx)
8. **Creo** — 4.4/5 (126 reviews) — CAD solution that helps businesses create 3D or 2D figures and variants of configurable products using direct and parametric modeling.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/164678/creo)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/164678/1014818/creo/vs/siemens-nx)
9. **KeyCreator** — 4.5/5 (114 reviews) — KeyCreator's best-in-class translators \& direct modeling make it ideal for handling files from different sources and conceptual design.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/9512/keycreator)
   - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/9512/1014818/keycreator/vs/siemens-nx)
10. **FreeCAD** — 4.3/5 (142 reviews) — Open-source parametric 3D modeler with modular architecture for designing machine tools and architectural designs in 2D and 3D.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/167527/freecad)
    - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/167527/1014818/freecad/vs/siemens-nx)
11. **Designcenter Solid Edge** — 4.4/5 (54 reviews) — Solid Edge enables the future of 3D product development with generative modeling, additive manufacturing and reverse engineering.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/179964/solid-edge)
    - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/179964/1014818/solid-edge/vs/siemens-nx)
12. **Metaroom by Amrax** — 4.5/5 (54 reviews) — Metaroom: Professional 3D room scanning with your iPhone. Digitize spaces quickly, and export CAD-ready models and floor plans.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1064791/metaroom-studio)
    - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/1014818/1064791/siemens-nx/vs/metaroom-studio)
13. **Revit** — 4.6/5 (479 reviews) — Revit® BIM software includes features for architectural design, MEP and structural engineering, and construction. Call (818) 639-7755.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/183122/revit)
    - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/183122/1014818/revit/vs/siemens-nx)
14. **Shapr3D** — 4.6/5 (22 reviews) — Radically efficient CAD tool maximizing the impact of design and manufacturing teams.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/184498/shapr3d)
    - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/184498/1014818/shapr3d/vs/siemens-nx)
15. **Tekla Structures** — 4.4/5 (37 reviews) — CAD solution for construction businesses with BIM intelligence to create precise, constructible 3D models, drawings \& fabrication data.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/92964/tekla-structures)
    - [Compare vs NX](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/92964/1014818/tekla-structures/vs/siemens-nx)

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