# Page 8 | Inventor Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 8 - Is Inventor the right 3D CAD solution for you? Explore 277 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/reviews --- Inventor 4.5 (277) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 8 - Reviews of Inventor ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 176-200 of 277 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Betzabe S. Co Founder Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Inventor is an excellent software for mechanical design." June 21, 2018 5.0 Build a mechanism piece by piece is something interesting and even fun with a tool like this. I rather software over a pencil and rulers. Pros \-An extremely high level of detail -Is easy get used to it and easy to learn how to use it -A good user interface -Piece ensemble and simulations are simple to understand Cons \-The software needs a high processing level or performance to work perfectly -The opportunities for improvement of this software are many but it depends on the use that user wants. Review Source PO Patrick O. Project Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Used inventor for years, if you are in the Autodesk product suite you will catch on quick. " June 28, 2017 5.0 Pros This product really is not too hard to learn to use if you are familiar with AutoCAD. We used this to design sheet metal parts to be punched by a CNC and were able to build complex assemblies. Cons There can be considerable setup to get the stretch out parts right, depending on bend radius and the forming after the sheet metal part is flat punched. Review Source VK Vitali K. Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the best" February 18, 2019 5.0 I worked on NX, Catia, Solidworks, AutoCad- Inventor is my favorite CAD software. Pros Very friendly interface, real life looks, stable, capable for very large assembly. Excellent API and PLM. 3D PDF. I worked on NX, Catia, Solidworks, AutoCad- Inventor is my favorite CAD software. Cons Development for creating drawing is slow. (Like most software packages) Review Source BL Belair L. Employee Sports Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Inventor" February 5, 2019 5.0 3D printing is easy now, so much stuf f can be done now! Pros It has almost everything to it! I say almost due to I feel like it may have something missing but I don't know. Cons I mean, the controls are weird, and take some time to get used to but you can switch them, but again, its odd to have the first feel. Review Source AM Amanda M. Account Manager Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "almost perfect" December 4, 2018 5.0 Pros industry wide this is an acclaimed software platform that is easy to pick up on when use to using other modeling platforms Cons We have to work in whatever version our clients are in. Therefore if we just upgraded to 2018 but our clients upgrade to 2019 we will have to upgrade again to be able to work seamlessly with our client. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Barista Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great 3D Modeling Software. " October 25, 2018 5.0 Pros Inventor is an incredible software for 3D modeling parts. It is great for designing things to be 3D printed and for modeling parts for small or large businesses. It has great feature including being able to change the material of the model and preform FEA on it. Cons Another great feature of Inventor is the ability to be able to assemble multiple parts into one design, however the constraining of the parts is often tedious and difficult. Review Source GEP Gabriel Erik P. Presidente Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Upgrade de Estudiante a Version final" April 1, 2023 5.0 Excelente experiencia Pros Solucion para proveeor una ayuda en los inventarios de los diseños que se construyen, el analisis de esfuerzos es impecable y permite tomar la mejor decision. Cons El consumo de recurso informático al generar un esfuerzo simulado Switched from [AutoCAD LT](https://www.capterra.com/p/2011/AutoCAD-LT/) Por sus mejorasn en las funcionalidades, aunque son del mismo fabricante, Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Designer/Detailer Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "INVENTOR 2019" October 30, 2018 4.0 overall it's a very nice program to utilize Pros The ease of use and the multiple uses for the program Cons using the new software and having bugs/issues Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Inventor review" November 14, 2018 5.0 Overall I recommend this product to anyone looking for a 3D software. I just wish there was a cheaper version that would make it practical for personal users to own the software. Pros This software is my favorite software for 3D drawings. There are shortcuts everywhere that I stumble upon constantly and make me love the program even more. My favorite is being able to use different units for a dimension and the size is still correct. I would pick this over autocad LT to make drawings every time. Even if it is only a 2D drawing. Inventor is a user friendly software and makes drawing anything a breeze. I do all of my models in 3D in inventor if i have the opportunity too. Cons When you begin assembling a lot of components my computer begins to bog down. So understandably I am asking a lot of but this would happen with any software that is over loaded in an assembly. Also maybe more features in the video making process would be nice like zooming in on specific parts and seeing the part move with the constraint. Review Source FQ Fabián Q. Ingeniero residente Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The first time I saw what this software could do, I was amazed." March 6, 2018 5.0 I can make my designs and create a virtual prototype, which allows me to find faults without needing to build, this saves a lot of time and money. Pros You can make the design and assembly of any mechanism or machine, as well as its cutting, plans, calculate resistance of the structure and even make the animation and see how it will actually work. Cons Unfortunately, it is quite complicated to manage and requires a thorough study of its various functions in order to make the most of them. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Architectural Intern Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great modeling software " April 23, 2019 4.0 Pros Easy to model objects and mechanisms, especially small features - makes things easy to visualize. Cons It’s overkill for larger types of models. Autodesk offers much better software to keep track of and model large projects. Review Source EL Ellen L. Student Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inventor user review" September 12, 2018 5.0 Overall this is a great program for all design purpouses. Pros This software is ideal for design purposes and can be used ti design parts and assembly aswell as drawings Cons The software has some minor problems and the links between the part and part drawings can make it hard to mod one part for other purpouses Review Source supun P. Student Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review for Inventor" July 27, 2019 5.0 I use this software for designing building models.By making sketch of model,we can convert it 2D or 3D designs. Pros Inventor is designing software software that mainly designed for 3D modeling.It helps to engineering specially in mechanical engineering .It can use for models assembling. Cons we should have skills to use this software.Also if we make lot of designs,it becomes difficult to share those one by one. Review Source LC Lori C. Vice President of Operations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Drawings look great." June 5, 2018 5.0 Great drawings. Pros The drawings turn out wonderful. They look like you could reach in and touch them. A little different from your standard 2D drawing software. Cons The price is dauntingly high, especially since they have gone to the subscription programs. No other issues. Review Source JC Jesse C. Engineering Instructor Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Standard 3D modeling software which I find very user friendly. " July 10, 2018 4.0 Pros Easy to customize you workspace. Great for users new to 3D modeling. Great descriptions with each feature. Cons Some of the more complicated features are lacking in literature. I've had to rely on forums many times and they rarely get me exactly the answers I need. Review Source MG Matteo G. Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very good 3D CAD" September 26, 2022 4.0 Pros Inventor is a very good 3D CAD for mechanical projects. I like most the easy of use and friendly interface. Cons I don't like the surface modelling tools, very slow and full of bug. Review Source OK Ondrej K. R&D Project Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inventor" March 29, 2023 5.0 Pros Ideal for starting with CAD softwares. Easy to use. Cons I found another CAD softwares more suitable for product develepment. Review Source AG Alberto G. CEO Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful Tool" March 6, 2019 5.0 I've watched my colleagues use Inventor to design new machines and parts for work. It takes them no time to execute on any of the requests that I make from them--no matter how difficult the task might be. Pros Inventor is a very powerful tool that I would highly recommend to every designer, inventor and craftsman. The GUI is intuitive and the number of features that are available is quite comprehensive. Cons There are no real cons to this software. I only wish that hard copies (i.e., permanent downloads) were still available. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inventor Review" July 1, 2021 5.0 Sometimes it closes suddenly Pros Once you are use to it, the software have so many potential to design and use creativity. Cons The learning curve is pretty high. Is not that similar to other computer aided design software Review Source SH Simon H. Design Engineer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Better than Solidworks?" October 3, 2018 5.0 Pros I find Inventor much easier to use than SolidWorks. Changing dimensions and have the model update automatically is invaluable. Cons The licensing is a little tricky to get your head around, but overall worth it in the end... Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Research Assistant Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This program offers very easy to use interfaces with intuitive controls. " June 18, 2018 4.0 Pros The options to view, and edit features is simple and easy to understand. The 3D modeling allows for quick visual representation, and there are some useful simulation tools to perform analysis. Cons When assembling different parts, it is difficult to simulate motion. It is also difficult to change constraints to an assembly. Review Source CO Charles O. VP Industrial Automation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inventor on a Mac" October 31, 2018 5.0 I use it to design complex and large integrated machine processes. Pros It works well. It is very stable and not prone to software crashes, even when running on Parallels. The CAM side works very well with HSM. Cons It does not run natively on a Mac. This has caused me to split my time between Fusion360 Ultimate and Inventor. If it ran natively, it would be my main solution. Review Source FC Fabrizio C. Ingegnere Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Software efficace " November 7, 2022 4.0 Utilizzato per il disegno da 2D a 3D. Pros Autodesk Inventor è un Software necessario per la modellazione in 3D.Affidabilità massima data da casa Autodesk. Cons Software di difficile interazione con l'utente.Navigazione complicata ed help da rivedere. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Utilizzato dal team Review Source LP Lizzette P. Office Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Helps so much!" July 11, 2017 5.0 Pros I couldn't function without this software. I am in the construction industry and I am openings construction plans all day long. I need this software always. Cons Review Source RD Robert D. CEO Plastics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A very good solid modeling and simulation choice" September 30, 2019 5.0 The annual subscription is a good value for the money Pros The subscription-based price model and great customer support. Much better than Solidworks in this regard. Cons Hole feature does not have the robustness of SolidWorks. It is not possible to mate to planes and other non-model features. Reason for choosing Inventor Cost and features, like built-in cam programming. Review Source Similar Products Featured