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Ultimaker Cura Enterprise vs Inventor: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 21st, 2025
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Features selected based on 2,613 reviews from 3D CAD users.
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3D Design & Modeling
NA
2D Drawing
NA
Data Import/Export
4.6
Annotations
NA
Component Library
NA
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Feature ratings
3D Design & Modeling
4.6
2D Drawing
4.2
Data Import/Export
4.3
Annotations
3.9
Component Library
4.4
User satisfaction
4.7
User reviews35
Ease of use
4.7
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Customer support
4.4
4.5
User reviews276
Ease of use
4.2
Functionality
4.5
Value for money
4.1
Customer support
4.1
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With easy-to-use software, Ultimaker Cura Enterprise focuses on broad future applications for 3D-printing equipment designed to use in all sectors of business.

Engineers, who design everything from consumer products, to heavy machinery, to factories.

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Andrew A
Administrative Assistant
5.0

Andrew: My name is Andrew. I work as an administrative assistant. I give Autodesk Inventor a five. For more views, click below. I used some sort of... I did use a sketching software before Autodesk Inventor, but that was so far back in high school I forgot its name. But since I started Autodesk Inventor, I haven't gone back. I chose Inventor because of the variety of tools they use like Extrude tool, IDW format and IPT format. And it was just an endless possibility list that they gave me. It was pretty easy getting started with Inventor mainly because I had prior knowledge of Autodesk to begin with. So it was pretty easy to get started on it. I would say that beware of its cost because as good as Inventor is, it's definitely something you're going to have to break the bank little just to get, unless you're in a corporate company using it.

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2D Drawing
207
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3D Design & Modeling
388
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Ultimaker Cura Enterprise

6/42
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Design & Modeling
  • Animation
  • Annotations
  • Bill of Materials Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Component Library
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Content Library
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Management
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • File Management
  • For 3D Printing
  • For Architects
  • For Manufacturers
  • Image Editing
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • Projections
  • Real Time Comparisons
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reference Management
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Sketching and Annotation Tools
  • Version Control
  • Workflow Management
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Data Import/Export
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Third-Party Integrations
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Ultimaker Cura Enterprise
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Inventor
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Ultimaker Cura Enterprise
  • By Ultimaker
  • Located in Netherlands
Inventor
  • By Autodesk
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1982
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