Creo vs Siemens NX
| Creo | Siemens NX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Modeling method | hybrid | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Solaris SPARC; Solaris x86 | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access |
| File import and export | Native CADDS 5; Creo CADDS 5 exchange; solid models; assembly structures; surfaces; wireframe curves; points | IGES, STEP AP203, STEP AP214, DXF/DWG, STL, 3MF; NX X data exchange also lists JT, Solid Edge and SolidWorks open |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Creo scores higher on our published basis.