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Attribute Ratings
- ETAP PS is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
Autodesk Fusion 360
89%
13 Ratings
9.0
ETAP PS
90%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
Autodesk Fusion 360
100%
1 Rating
ETAP PS
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
9.0
Autodesk Fusion 360
90%
1 Rating
10.0
ETAP PS
100%
1 Rating
Availability
9.0
Autodesk Fusion 360
90%
2 Ratings
ETAP PS
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance
8.0
Autodesk Fusion 360
80%
2 Ratings
ETAP PS
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
7.9
Autodesk Fusion 360
79%
4 Ratings
8.0
ETAP PS
80%
1 Rating
Implementation Rating
10.0
Autodesk Fusion 360
100%
2 Ratings
ETAP PS
N/A
0 Ratings
Product Scalability
9.0
Autodesk Fusion 360
90%
1 Rating
ETAP PS
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Autodesk Fusion 360
This software has been so easy to use from day one! I couldn't be more thrilled with it. Being an SME, it is offered on an annual basis free of charge. My network of engineers are amazed I am able to accomplish what I have using this software when the companies they come from are paying thousands for licensing. I also would like to note that Autodesk offer an incredible specialization to really round out your skills via Coursera.
Sr Lighting Artist
Labyrinth cinematic sollutions pvr.ltdMotion Pictures & Film, 11-50 employees
ETAP PS
ETAP is highly recommended for evaluating static conditions in electrical power systems, whether in high or medium complexity networks. For example, study of load flow, analysis of frequency harmonics.
On the other hand, I would not recommend ETAP for the simulation of highly complex control systems that require a dynamic analysis of the variables.
Electrical engineering thesis internship
C.V.G. ALCASABuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees
Pros
Autodesk Fusion 360
- The first PRO of Fusion 360 that always comes to mind is how versatile it is. Fusion 360 is the first CAD/CAM software that also includes other key features that CAD programs of this size don't have.
- Fusion 360 has a generous licensing structure that gives those just starting out a place to start with a professional level CAD program. As a result, this has helped build up a huge community and user base around Fusion 360.
- Fusion 360 is updated on a monthly basis. This has proven to be a huge advantage over Solidworks (something else I use) which is only updated once a year. The nice thing about monthly updates, other than regular bug fixes, is that the team can adapt quickly and no one is taken by storm with a big overhaul of the UI or features at the beginning of the year.

Verified User
Former Employee in Engineering
Design Company, 10,001+ employeesETAP PS
- Excellent facility for the design of electrical systems, since it has multiple options and configuration.
- Truly intuitive, it is easy to adapt to the user interface, so the learning curve is very fast.
- It offers a wide variety of electrical studies that can be carried out, therefore it is very versatile for multiple applications.
Electrical engineering thesis internship
C.V.G. ALCASABuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
Autodesk Fusion 360
- Fusion 360 is a very simple program, so once you begin to draw more complex 3D models, the software gets sluggish and loses its fluidity.
- It would be really nice if Fusion 360 could output a model as a SolidWorks file so I can begin to draw something out in Fusion 360 and then pick it up in SolidWorks when I need to do some more advanced functions.
- Because Fusion 360 is a simpler program, there are a few functions such as 3D sketches that are not intuitive like all the rest of the functions are.
Product Development Engineer
NoMo DiagnosticsMedical Devices, 1-10 employees
ETAP PS
- Perhaps the interface is somewhat confusing the first time you use the program.
- It offers a wide configuration, which can be overwhelming.
- Sometimes the program can freeze depending on the size of the electrical grid that is being simulated. This also depends on the software requirements.
Electrical engineering thesis internship
C.V.G. ALCASABuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees
Pricing Details
Autodesk Fusion 360
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0
Autodesk Fusion 360 Editions & Modules
Edition
Fusion 360 Free | Free |
---|---|
Fusion 360 | $60.002 |
- none
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
—ETAP PS
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
—ETAP PS Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Fusion 360 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It does everything I need for great value.

Verified User
Director in Sales
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employeesETAP PS
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Fusion 360 9.0
Based on 1 answer
Overall it is just a great piece of software for doing most 3D work. It has everything I need plus more at a great price.

Verified User
Director in Sales
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employeesETAP PS
ETAP PS 10.0
Based on 1 answer
ETAP PS is really easy to use. When recreating the power system to be simulated, it is easy to obtain a result close to reality due to the multiple components offered in the interface. As for the electrical studies available, they are simple to execute and require really little configuration to make them work, always offering a wide variety of options to adjust the program to the simulation of the desired condition.
Electrical engineering thesis internship
C.V.G. ALCASABuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees
Reliability and Availability
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Fusion 360 9.0
Based on 2 answers
Sometimes I like using it on Saturday nights. Unfortunately, they usually do their updates at this time and it isn't available to use.

Verified User
Director in Sales
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employeesETAP PS
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Fusion 360 8.0
Based on 2 answers
It can freeze sometimes while doing heavy tasks.

Verified User
Director in Sales
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employeesETAP PS
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Fusion 360 7.9
Based on 4 answers
Support is conducted via internet Q&A boards; newcomers to 3D modeling may find that articulating their questions in the language of CAD software is the tricky part — once they find the right technical term for what they're trying to accomplish, answers come quickly. Autodesk also provides a large library of educational tutorial videos that make the initial process of learning Fusion 360's interface much easier.
Founder
NerdhausEntertainment, 1-10 employees
ETAP PS
ETAP PS 8.0
Based on 1 answer
Sometimes when the program crashes for a random reason, it is difficult to find a direct solution to the problem. I think better documentation is needed for this type of case. Still, more and more people are sharing their work on the web, making it easier to orient yourself when these issues occur.
Electrical engineering thesis internship
C.V.G. ALCASABuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees
Implementation Rating
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Fusion 360 10.0
Based on 2 answers
No. It is basic and straightforward.

Verified User
Director in Sales
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employeesETAP PS
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Autodesk Fusion 360
Both [Autodesk] Fusion 360 and SOLIDWORKS are far beyond any open source project or 2-D oriented software. Compared to SOLIDWORKS, [Autodesk] Fusion 360 comes packaged with more functionality without needing to purchase additional add-ons for each function.

Verified User
Professional in Engineering
Design Company, 11-50 employeesETAP PS
Simulink allows to analyze and simulate different variables with respect to time in an electric power system, but it is more focused on visual programming On the other hand, ETAP is better designed for static simulation of power systems, offering options and studies in a very more direct and easier to execute.
Electrical engineering thesis internship
C.V.G. ALCASABuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees
Scalability
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Fusion 360 9.0
Based on 1 answer
It offers so much already, and the reason being is that it showed promise early on.

Verified User
Director in Sales
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employeesETAP PS
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Autodesk Fusion 360
- It gives me totally positive impacts. Its zero cost eliminates the need to search for other software to use.
- Fusion 360's Autodesk cloud solution enables me to use 3d files generated via other Autodesk design software that are widely used by my customers.
Business Owner
MiniFabrikamConsumer Services, 1-10 employees
ETAP PS
- Improves the reliability of the electrical system.
- Study of the system operations, allowing a better adjustment of the facilities that are in production.
- Provides results that allow you to select solutions for energy saving.
Electrical engineering thesis internship
C.V.G. ALCASABuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees