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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FreeCAD

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AFreeCAD is an open-source CAD software that specialized in 3D design. New features are added to FreeCAD by an active community of developers.N/A

    SAP Integrated Product Development

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASAP Integrated Product Development is a product lifecycle management solution used to define, develop, and deliver innovative and sustainable products faster by connecting insights, processes, and people.N/A
    Pricing
    FreeCADSAP Integrated Product Development
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    FreeCADSAP Integrated Product Development
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    FreeCADSAP Integrated Product Development
    Considered Both Products
    Open Source
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    SAP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    94%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    14 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    FreeCADSAP Integrated Product Development
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of FreeCAD and SAP Integrated Product Development
    Feature
    FreeCAD
    7.4
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    SAP Integrated Product Development
    -
    Ratings
    3D Modeling7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    2D Drafting6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    FreeCADSAP Integrated Product Development
    Small Businesses
    Onshape
    Score6.4 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    Onshape
    Score6.4 out of 10
    Arena PLM and QMS
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PTC Creo
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Oracle Fusion Cloud PLM
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FreeCADSAP Integrated Product Development
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.8
    (17 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.5
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FreeCADSAP Integrated Product Development
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    I see FreeCad as the perfect solution for a startup with limited resources that want to save as much as possible and doesn't mind using non-standard 3D CAD software, i.e., it's not required by customers to use specific software for compatibility. It's perfect for hobbyist use and makers who don't care about brands and pay monthly fees. I see it as very well suited for small businesses that need FEA (finite element analysis) and can't/don't want to pay huge amounts of money for it, just like us. I see FreeCad as less appropriate for big corporations or well-established businesses that need standardized solutions, compatibility with clients or good version management. Don't get me wrong, it can get the job done, but it will be much slower than state-of-the-art CAD systems.
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    SAP
    I have used IPD for Material collaboration, where the design and specifications were maintained as per the country need. When there is a change based on local country compliance rules, it makes easy to refer and adjust the material specifications as per the new compliance defined. Handling this for multiple materials in a go makes a difference in this tool. But drawback is that navigation of the EDP interface, where it takes more time to adjust and needs more training for new users. Like making them understand the business need and change needed takes time.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • Importing CAD formats
    • Converting mesh formats to solid and surface objects geometry
    • Fixing errors in geometry cad
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    SAP
    • It allows us to strategically control operations by product monitoring and production changes.
    • Gives you the ability to source upcoming products because you have a complete and total view of all resources at all times.
    • It allows us to control batch management in the production process, this is a key element in our industry.
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • Overall, the UI feels very old and non-polished.
    • There are some quirky behaviors, like being unable to select a plane by having the cursor over it; it has to be over the edges of the plane.
    • It's overwhelming having those many modules and options for doing things that appear to be similar.
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    SAP
    • The interface is that of your typical SAP program, it's not very user friendly to a person who doesn't use it every single day.
    • Some simple Windows commands do not work in SAP PLM, such as a copy and paste.
    • Right click menus generally produce unconventional results if the user is more familiar with Windows right click menus.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    We may not renew as SAP Integrated Product Development tool don't match considering our line of business with limited product lines.
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    Usability
    Open Source
    Usability is awkward. Perhaps if you learn it as your first CAD, it will feel OK. Still, it comes from commercial CAD products like mine (Onshape, Solid Works, Inventor, Solid Edge). You will feel it is less intuitive, with a less polished UI, difficult to customize and, this is a subjective one, less serious. I'd love to see it improve the usability and UI. I believe the engine behind it is powerful, but how you interact with the software is still lacking.
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    SAP
    We just need to think about where we were back in the past and where we are at now! We used to have total chaos where everyone was working their own way. Now all involved groups work together as one team. This has increased the overall efficiency and the results are really astonishing!
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    Support Rating
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Have received support in a timely and very effective manner.
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    Implementation Rating
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    i was not fully involved in implementation as most was carried out by external consultant.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Open Source
    Freecad is used often when receiving files from multiple sources and the need to work with cad in various forms from meshes to solid cad. Often when receiving scans of 3d objects the format is easy to work with and convert to traditional cad later on. There is no other cad that can bridge the gap between all the cad formats that we found yet.
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    SAP
    The "One Version of the Truth" Mandate: Most organizations select SAP IPD not because it has the best CAD tools, but because it eliminates the "wall" between engineering and the rest of the company. If you need to know the real-time cost of a design change or its impact on your carbon footprint, SAP IPD provides that instantly because it lives inside your ERP.
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    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • It has allowed us to do some cad work that no other systems has allowed us to do and is key to getting that done fast
    • It has lots of online support through forums and blogs for trouble shooting
    • It could have an updated interface to make the functionality more user friendly for first time users
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    SAP
    • It has advanced reporting capabilities, and its analytical features have enabled efficient decision-making, improving overall productivity.
    • The centralized data management system has helped improve efficiency and reduce errors.
    • I would say overall, it has reduced our manual effort by at least 20%, which has enhanced the resource utilization.
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    ScreenShots

    SAP Integrated Product Development Screenshots

    Screenshot of collaboration capabilities.Screenshot of product and asset visualization.Screenshot of engineering and requirements management.Screenshot of the visual data integration to support design.Screenshot of visualization capabilities.