--- description: Review of Inventor Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Inventor | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) > [Inventor](/software/414123/inventor) # Inventor Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/414123/inventor Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/414123/inventor?page=2) > Inventor is a solution that provides engineers and designers with professional-grade design and engineering solutions. It assists with 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization and documentation. With Inventor software, engineers can create a virtual representation of the final product to validate the form, fit and function before it’s ever built. Inventor includes powerful modeling tools as well as multi-CAD translation capabilities and native DWG drawings—helping users to reduce development costs, get to market faster, and make great products. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 279 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 279 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Autodesk - **Location**: San Rafael, US - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$310.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - API - Animation - Annotations - BOM Creation - Bill of Materials Management - Bills of Material - CAD Tools - Civil - Collaboration Tools - Component Library - Configuration Management - Content Library - Data Import/Export - Design Analysis - Document Management - Drag & Drop - Electrical ## Integrations (1 total) - AutoCAD ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3417/bim/software) - [Bill of Materials (BOM) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3638/bill-of-materials/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[SketchUp](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/371821/sketchup) — 4.5/5 (1047 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Inventor: A powerful 3D modeling system" — 5.0/5 > **Ayub** | *7 March 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: powerful iLogic feature that simplies repetitive tasks > > **Cons**: Inventor doesn't allow real-time collaboration > > We primarily use Autodesk Inventor for parametric modeling, and it is very powerful ----- ### "autodesk inventor" — 4.0/5 > **Marc-André** | *20 January 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: 3d modeling, good integration to vault, and bom management > > **Cons**: cost is high, invegrated with autodesk vauld is costly for small business, bet essential for engineering > > very good, ease or use, lots of automations availables, and good autodesk market ----- ### "A very good solid modeling and simulation choice" — 5.0/5 > **Robert** | *30 September 2019* | Plastics | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **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. > > The annual subscription is a good value for the money ----- ### "Easy to use and robust" — 5.0/5 > **Mario** | *29 June 2026* | Research | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and robust CAD software. The user interface can be adjusted but it's not over complicated. I cannot comment on the value for moneybut I understand that it the cost was reasonable. The export options work well and the drawings are exctracted smoothly. > > **Cons**: I think the add-in modules such as pipe and equipment were not easy to use nor easy examples or tutorials were provided. There are equipment vendors with in-house CAD software that gives you more capabilities to build standard systems than what Inventor allows. I'm missing a clear and simple pipe and equipment module where you could also define your own standard components with connectiond and fittings if you wish to. > > Very positive. I always liked working with Inventor. If you add too many constrains or the system is over complicated it has crashed a couple of times but it might be due to my laptop specs. In general I really like it. I'd keep using it. ----- ### "Autodesk Inventor in-depth review" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *18 June 2023* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: 3D Tools \& simulation capabilities to design and optimize the performance. Simple and easy to use.They provide free trial.Collaboration within the team members is possible to a totally different level. > > **Cons**: Requires computers with high end configurations and graphics card.CAM and CAE features are not available. > > Autodesk Inventor is a great 3D parametric modelling CAD software for Mechanical engineers. It is possible to use parametric, freeform, direct and conditions / rules-based design. ----- Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/414123/inventor?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/414123/inventor) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data