--- description: Review of NX Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: NX | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) > [NX](/software/264701/siemens-nx) # NX Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/264701/siemens-nx Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/264701/siemens-nx?page=2) > NX software is an integrated solution for design, simulation, and manufacturing. It is used by businesses across industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and heavy equipment manufacturing. The software combines CAD and CAM tools to support product development processes. NX includes workflow-specific tools for mechanical design, electrical design, and automation. It offers integrated simulation capabilities to help engineers reduce rework and prototypes during product development. The system allows programming of CNC machines, controlling robots, driving 3D printers, and monitoring part quality within a single platform. The software features a customizable interface designed to adapt to user needs. It supports collaboration among teams throughout the product lifecycle while maintaining precision and quality. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 22 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 22 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Siemens - **Founded**: 1847 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Germany, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Design & Modeling - Annotations - Bill of Materials Management - Bills of Material - CAD Tools - Component Library - Data Import/Export - Design Analysis - Design Management - Document Management - Electrical - For 3D Printing - For Manufacturers - Manufacturing Design Data - Mechanical - Mechatronics - Modeling & Simulation - Multiple Format Support - Projections ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk ## Category - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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You will get a nice view of the surface and modeling design. > > **Cons**: I have not developed a good talking with the customer service and this is what we expect when we pay so much for this software. > > If you need to build 3D models this is the right software. ----- ### "Review - Siemens NX" — 5.0/5 > **Steven** | *14 January 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I think the best things available in Siemens NX is the tree structures. It is directly comprehensible. After I really like the interface and the simplicity to use for all the different application like the sheet metal interface. Last thing, I really like is the compatibility to read a lot of file's format. > > **Cons**: The speed of the application is realy slow when you have big products, for example just select a part can take 5min compare to 1s on Catia with the same computer. > > I work with siemens NX during 1 year for a specific project and it was a really cool experience to discover this software. ----- ### "Not user friendly, but gets the job done." — 3.0/5 > **Kelsea** | *28 December 2024* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Has most design and drafting capabilities necessary for everyday engineering functions. > > **Cons**: Lacks the simplicity and user driven capabilities of other software packages on the market. > > The learning curve is a long and tedious process with lots of work arounds. ----- ### "Siemens NX - Review" — 5.0/5 > **Sebastien** | *12 May 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like a lot the UI of Siemens NX, It's a much more user friendly than other CAD software. The main feature that I use a lot is the sheet metal application, it's super fast to use \! > > **Cons**: The speed of the software when we have CATIA open on the same type of file Siemens NX is much more slower. The software need more optimization. > > I use siemens NX since 4 years and it's really help me to access to a lot of function that I cannot have access on CATIA due to licensing process ----- ### "NX Review for Design" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *16 August 2024* | Semiconductors | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: ) NX's synchronous technology allows users to work with both parametric and direct modeling techniques. This flexibility enables quick design iterations and easy modification of imported geometry from other CAD systems, enhancing productivity and collaboration. 2) NX supports extensive automation features such as customizable templates, feature-based modeling, and automated toolpath generation. These capabilities help streamline repetitive tasks and reduce manual intervention, leading to faster and more efficient workflows. 3) Siemens NX provides a fully integrated suite encompassing CAD, CAE, and CAM capabilities within a single platform. This integration allows seamless transition between design, analysis, and manufacturing processes, reducing the need for multiple software packages and ensuring data consistency. 4) NX integrates seamlessly with Siemens’ Teamcenter PLM software, facilitating robust data management, collaboration, and lifecycle management. This integration enhances traceability, reduces errors, and improves overall project coordination. > > **Cons**: 1) It take time for NX to convert files from neutral file format. 2) Strong PLM integration with Teamcenter, but less seamless with Dassault products. 3) NX have lots of commands to exicute an same operation in different way so in some cases it is confusing. 4) Strong, but slightly less advanced than CATIA in surfacing. > > For me NX is very user friendly CAD software for new user who are in primary leraning phase. NX gives step by step procedures when we are struggling to draw a part. along with this NX also shows the existing errors by each step of our designing. NX gives me clearity about how to draw and make complex desgin step by step. NX will give both offline and online support to user and this is very helpful for me. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/264701/siemens-nx?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/264701/siemens-nx) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data