Ashlar-Vellum Argon vs Siemens NX
Ashlar-Vellum Argon
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Siemens NX
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| Figure | Ashlar-Vellum Argon | Siemens NX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $31.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.0 (#35) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | Listed import and export formats include ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG/DXF, IGES, STEP, STL, Rhino 3DM, and Adobe Illustrator; some formats are import-only or export-only. | NX X Manufacturing Essentials can import, export, and visualize Parasolid, IGES, DXF, STEP, STL, and JT models. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Modeling method | direct | hybrid |
| Sheet-metal tools | No | Yes |
| Support | The maker lists customer service and support email addresses and provides phone support at +1 800 877-2745. | Siemens provides NX customer support and links users to its support center and NX community. |
| Supported platforms | Windows and macOS | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | The maker offers a two-week trial; after reviewing complete contact information it issues a two-week code, while incomplete information receives a two-day code. | Siemens advertises a 30 day free trial of NX X. |
Plans
Ashlar-Vellum Argon
- Monthly Subscription$37.95 a month
- One-year Subscription$375 a year
- Argon Monthly Subscription$37.95 a month
- Argon 1-year Subscription$375 a year
Siemens NX
- NX X Design Essentials, Standard, Advanced and PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
Ashlar-Vellum Argon
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Siemens NX
Siemens NX is a product development suite spanning design, engineering, and manufacturing. It uses hybrid modeling and includes assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. Windows desktop use is supported, while NX X Design provides browser access as a cloud SaaS service with built-in data management. NX X Design has Essentials, Standard, Advanced, and Premium tiers, built on a common core with progressively added functionality. The tiers can share data without translation with other Siemens Xcelerator software. NX supports IGES, STEP AP203, STEP AP214, DXF/DWG, STL, and 3MF; NX X data exchange also lists JT, Solid Edge, and SolidWorks open. Design Copilot NX answers questions using documentation for the user's NX version and can link to documentation or launch mentioned commands. Other listed tools include virtual and augmented reality design, model-based inspection characteristics, sketch checking with automatic correction, and routed-systems design with rule checking. NX is paid, with pricing on request and a 30-day free trial; no free plan is listed.