BricsCAD Mechanical vs Siemens NX
| BricsCAD Mechanical | Siemens NX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | €83.17/mo | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Modeling method | hybrid | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, DWF/DWFx, STL, OBJ, DAE, STEP, IGES, ACIS SAT/SAB, CATIA, Parasolid, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, NX, Creo, JT, VDA-FS, XCGM | IGES, STEP AP203, STEP AP214, DXF/DWG, STL, 3MF; NX X data exchange also lists JT, Solid Edge and SolidWorks open |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes |
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