Compare CAMWorks and SolidCAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
CAMWorks
Star Rating
(18)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CAMWorksSolidCAM
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SolidCAM excels in CAD-CAM Import with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless integration with various CAD systems, while CAMWorks, with a score of 8.6, is noted for its compatibility but may require additional steps for certain CAD formats.
- Reviewers mention that SolidCAM's Tooling and Toolpaths feature stands out with a score of 9.2, providing advanced options for toolpath generation, which users find enhances machining efficiency. In contrast, CAMWorks scores 7.8, with users indicating that while it offers decent tooling options, it lacks some of the advanced features found in SolidCAM.
- G2 users highlight SolidCAM's CNC Workflows, scoring 8.6, as being intuitive and user-friendly, which helps streamline the programming process. CAMWorks, scoring 8.3, is also user-friendly but has been noted by reviewers to have a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users on G2 report that SolidCAM's Job Set-up feature, with a score of 8.6, is efficient and straightforward, making it easier to get started on projects. CAMWorks, however, scores lower at 7.6, with some users mentioning that the job setup process can be cumbersome and less intuitive.
- Reviewers say that SolidCAM's Quality of Support is rated at 8.4, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. CAMWorks, with a slightly higher score of 8.5, also receives positive feedback, but some users have noted longer wait times for complex issues.
- Users report that SolidCAM's Product Direction, with a score of 6.8, has room for improvement, as some features feel outdated. In contrast, CAMWorks scores 8.3, with reviewers mentioning that the software is regularly updated with new features that align well with industry trends.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CAMWorks
No pricing availableSolidCAM
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CAMWorks
No trial information availableSolidCAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
14
8.7
21
Ease of Use
8.3
14
8.4
22
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
13
8.4
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
14
6.8
22
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.6
11
9.0
13
8.6
11
8.6
12
8.5
11
8.6
13
CNC Programming
8.3
11
8.6
13
8.5
11
8.5
13
7.9
11
8.5
12
Machining
7.6
12
8.6
14
7.6
12
8.5
14
7.8
12
9.2
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CAMWorks and SolidCAM are categorized as Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Unique Categories
CAMWorks has no unique categories
SolidCAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CAMWorks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidCAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Machinery
23.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
17.6%
Automotive
17.6%
Medical Devices
11.8%
Renewables & Environment
5.9%
Other
23.5%
Machinery
15.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.5%
Automotive
12.5%
Education Management
9.4%
Other
37.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
CAMWorks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Medical Devices
I like the user interface design of CAMWorks.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Automotive
Building our shops database was an overwhelming task.
SolidCAM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Carson L.
Verified User in Education Management
This product is easy to learn and efficient. It works well and I have never heard a problem with it.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Automotive
Import data loss.l some features are hard in use
Verified User in Medical Devices
I like the user interface design of CAMWorks.
Carson L.
Verified User in Education Management
This product is easy to learn and efficient. It works well and I have never heard a problem with it.
Verified User in Automotive
Building our shops database was an overwhelming task.
Verified User in Automotive
Import data loss.l some features are hard in use
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