IRONCAD vs Siemens NX
IRONCAD
ironcad.com
Siemens NX
plm.sw.siemens.comSide by side
| Figure | IRONCAD | Siemens NX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.2 (#24) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Spec score · Engineering CAD Software | 8.2 (#10) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.2 (#55) | 8.5 (#31) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 8.0 (#19) | 8.5 (#8) |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | No | Yes |
| File import and export | ACIS SAT, Parasolid X_T, STEP, IGES, Catia V4, 3D Studio, STL, DXF, OBJ, POV-Ray, Raw Triangles, VRML, HSF, 3D PDF; additional translators for CATIA V5, Creo, UG/NX, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, JT, Inventor, IFC | NX X Manufacturing Essentials can import, export, and visualize Parasolid, IGES, DXF, STEP, STL, and JT models. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Interoperability | IRONCAD supports import and export of major 2D and 3D file formats for sharing and reusing design data. | NX X is interoperable with other Siemens Xcelerator software and can share data without translation across its tiers. |
| Modeling method | hybrid | hybrid |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Paid Armor Advantage and Subscription support plans run for 12 months and include product updates; Armor Advantage also includes telephone and screen-sharing support when required. | Siemens provides NX customer support and links users to its support center and NX community. |
| Supported platforms | Windows desktop | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Users can register for a 30-day trial after installing the software. | Siemens advertises a 30 day free trial of NX X. |
Plans
Siemens NX
- NX X Design Essentials, Standard, Advanced and PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
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.