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- CorelCAD is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
9.9
CorelCAD
99%
2 Ratings
9.4
PTC Mathcad
94%
5 Ratings
Usability
CorelCAD
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
PTC Mathcad
60%
1 Rating
Support Rating
9.0
CorelCAD
90%
2 Ratings
PTC Mathcad
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
CorelCAD
CAD software with 2D drawing and 3D design tools. Enhance your engineering and architecture designs with drawing constraints, text editing, and interactive design tools. Collaborating with colleagues and vendors is easy DWG files. It runs on both Windows and Mac OS which makes it versatile and at a much lower price than other CAD software.
XStation Product Manager
Washify Services LLCComputer Hardware, 51-200 employees
PTC Mathcad
It is great for any manual calculation. You can lay it out as you would on paper, but the math is calculated instantly, similar to how it is in excel. It is superior to either method for most engineering calculations. Being able to copy-and-paste is very helpful for considering multiple scenarios.In some situations where you need to do the same calculation on an array of numbers, Excel is still faster.

Verified User
Professional in Engineering
Design Company, 11-50 employeesPros
CorelCAD
- 2D and 3D mechanical drawings
- Interchange with AutoCAD users and other CAD users.
- Publish technical data sheets and drawings.
- Creating PDF documents
Vice President
Foster Transformer CompanyElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
PTC Mathcad
- Conversion of measurement units (Imperial and Metric)
- Easy to use for writing detailed engineering worksheets
- Formulas can be written in the expanded form which facilitates verification
- Spell Checker feature is life saver.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering Company, 501-1000 employeesCons
CorelCAD
- Movement for 3D designs.
- Some tools could be easier to access.
XStation Product Manager
Washify Services LLCComputer Hardware, 51-200 employees
PTC Mathcad
- Some of the math and text formatting aspects are a little cumbersome.
- Converting from older Matchcad versions to the newer Mathcad Prime platform could be made easier. It should be a direct import function.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Design Company, 201-500 employeesPricing Details
CorelCAD
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—CorelCAD Editions & Modules
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Additional Pricing Details
—PTC Mathcad
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$230 per month
PTC Mathcad Editions & Modules
Edition
PTC Mathcad Prime 6.0 Subscription | $600.001 |
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Worksheet Library Volume 1 | $600.001 |
Worksheet Library Volume 2 | $600.001 |
Worksheet Library - Applied Math | $230.001 |
Worksheet Library - Civil & Structural | $230.001 |
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
—Usability
CorelCAD
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
PTC Mathcad
PTC Mathcad 6.0
Based on 1 answer
Higher-order math, despite symbolics, become tedious and variable nomenclature isn't as forgiving as other programs. Due to it's sheet-like nature, the greater the complexity the more bothersome the screen usage becomes. But it's a trade-off between a sketchpad-like interface or lines and lines of code. Pick your poison but MathCad was our choice.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Company, 501-1000 employeesSupport Rating
CorelCAD
CorelCAD 9.0
Based on 2 answers
Corel's support has always been outstanding. Technical support is always available to assist with installation and licensing issues and there is generally additional free assistance for a time period after purchase. Corel also offers online tutorials and other self-help resources. Ongoing and available support is one of the outstanding features Corel has always provided.
Vice President
Foster Transformer CompanyElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
PTC Mathcad
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
CorelCAD
Compared to the big companies like solid works or Solid Edge for 3D modeling, it has most of the basic tools and it is easier to use. It has more tools than some of the smaller companies but still provides the versatility of large brand-name software. CorelCAD offers an attractive alternative for those on a tight budget.
XStation Product Manager
Washify Services LLCComputer Hardware, 51-200 employees
PTC Mathcad
MathCAD is easier to learn and faster to start with. It has more user-friendly interface and conventional style toolbox and GUI. It is really good for the beginners and those who are afraid of complex math.
Research Fellow
University of StrathclydeHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Return on Investment
CorelCAD
- CorelCAD easily pays for itself even when not a primary product.
- Due to its similarity to AutoCAD, it's a reasonable solution with a shortened learning curve for existing AutoCAD users.
Vice President
Foster Transformer CompanyElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
PTC Mathcad
- Speeds up calculations (especially when corrections need to be made near the beginning).
- Ability to re-use old calculations as a template can save significant time.
- You can use consistent formatting for all calculations, allowing for more organized, clear calculations.

Verified User
Professional in Engineering
Design Company, 11-50 employees