Siemens NX vs SolidFace
Siemens NX
plm.sw.siemens.comSolidFace
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| Figure | Siemens NX | SolidFace |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.6 (#7) | 8.2 (#25) |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | NX X Manufacturing Essentials can import, export, and visualize Parasolid, IGES, DXF, STEP, STL, and JT models. | X_T, X_B, DWG, DWT, DXF, STL, BMP |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | hybrid | hybrid |
| Support | Siemens provides NX customer support and links users to its support center and NX community. | SolidFace offers entry-level support by email and tickets, along with self-paced tutorials and instructor-led training through its YouTube channel. |
| Supported platforms | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access | Windows 10 64-bit; desktop and cloud |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Siemens NX
- NX X Design Essentials, Standard, Advanced and PremiumPriced on request
SolidFace
- SolidFace Drawing Student 2027Free
- SolidFace PTVFree
- SolidFace Drawing Full Perpetual$99, paid once
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.