JST
Alibre Super User
This is something that probably needs to be dealt with on a marketing basis, because frankly the free CAD is probably a major competitor as well as the obvious ones.
Is there an actual comparison of CAD system capabilities and features anywhere?
I'd surely like to be able to rebut those who say "Cad system X has tons more features", or, more commonly, "Free CAD does just as much or more".
I understand when someone prefers Solidworks. I have used it and it is a good package, although one I do not like as well as Alibre on a usability basis. I also find that it has at least as many quirks and odd failures as Alibre. But it has tons of add-ons, and is a very workable CAD system.
The main problem I find is with free CAD. I have no complete answer when someone asks "Why should I pay for outlandish maintenance costs when Fusion is FREE?". Fusion is the competitor most often mentioned, apparently it has tons of users, which is no surprise since it is free for the casual user.
I am pretty certain that Fusion does not have all the capabilities that Alibre has, but on the other hand it apparently has some that Alibre does NOT have. But, not having used it, and not wanting to use it, I cannot give a list of things it is missing but Alibre has.
Is there an actual comparison of CAD system capabilities and features anywhere?
I'd surely like to be able to rebut those who say "Cad system X has tons more features", or, more commonly, "Free CAD does just as much or more".
I understand when someone prefers Solidworks. I have used it and it is a good package, although one I do not like as well as Alibre on a usability basis. I also find that it has at least as many quirks and odd failures as Alibre. But it has tons of add-ons, and is a very workable CAD system.
The main problem I find is with free CAD. I have no complete answer when someone asks "Why should I pay for outlandish maintenance costs when Fusion is FREE?". Fusion is the competitor most often mentioned, apparently it has tons of users, which is no surprise since it is free for the casual user.
I am pretty certain that Fusion does not have all the capabilities that Alibre has, but on the other hand it apparently has some that Alibre does NOT have. But, not having used it, and not wanting to use it, I cannot give a list of things it is missing but Alibre has.