Blender vs Siemens NX
| Blender | Siemens NX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Open source | Yes | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Sculpting tools | Yes | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Render engine | built-in | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| 2D animation tools | Yes | |
| 3D modeling | Yes | |
| Character rigging | Yes | |
| Workload areas | 3D creation, modeling, sculpting, UV editing, VFX, animation, rigging, 2D drawing, rendering, scripting | |
| Modeling method | hybrid | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access | |
| File import and export | IGES, STEP AP203, STEP AP214, DXF/DWG, STL, 3MF; NX X data exchange also lists JT, Solid Edge and SolidWorks open |
Listed together in Best 3D Modeling Software