Navisworks vs. ZW3D

ZW3D

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Navisworks	Score 9.3 out of 10	N/A	Autodesk's Navisworks is a 3D model and construction project review and coordination software allowing the user to combine design and construction data into a single model, and identify and resolve clash and interference problems before construction.	$135 per month
ZW3D	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	ZW3D is a 3D CAD/CAE/CAM solution that can take users through the entire product development journey from conception to production. Harnessing the power of design, simulation, and manufacturing, ZW3D helps users to build better products faster at less cost. Whether for a small workshop or an enterprise organization, ZW3D aims to cover all needs, with features including solid-surface hybrid modeling, structural simulation, 2-5 axis machining and specialized tools for sheet metal,…	$1,800 one-time fee

Pricing

Navisworks

ZW3D

Editions & Modules

Navisworks Simulate - Monthly: $135
per month per user
Navisworks Manage - Monthly: $335
per month per user
Navisworks Simulate - Yearly: $1,080
per year per user
Navisworks Manage - Yearly: $2,670
per year per user
Navisworks Simulate - 3 Year: $3,240
3 years per user
Navisworks Manage - 3 Year: $8,010
3 year per user

ZW3D Lite: $1,800
one-time fee
ZW3D Standard: $3,000
one-time fee

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Navisworks	ZW3D
Free Trial
Yes	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

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1. Depending on the country of residence, relevant taxes will be added at checkout. 2. Yearly maintenance is optional and not included in prices above, to keep the perpetual license up-to-date with the next annual version and corresponding service packs.

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Community Pulse
	Navisworks	ZW3D

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User Ratings
	Navisworks	ZW3D
Likelihood to Recommend	10.0 (16 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Usability	10.0 (1 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Support Rating	7.4 (9 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Navisworks	ZW3D
Likelihood to Recommend	Autodesk Navisworks is a key tool if doing any 3D model coordination with other trades. It will allow you to view your model content with others to know for certain that your design is accurate and can be assembled. Navisworks also comes with a lot of additional tools to make this process easy. Incentivized Aaron James BIM Manager Read full review	ZWSOFT No answers on this topic
Pros	Autodesk Model Viewing, the navigation tools are really easy to use for walking through the model, especially if viewpoints are set up for key locations. The take-offs work really well and can be very quick and easy if the model was built right. Incentivized christian Maxwell Project Engineer Read full review	ZWSOFT No answers on this topic
Cons	Autodesk A link to BIM 360 Model Coordination is a serious shortcoming. It used to be easy to link to models loaded to BIM 360 Glue for more in depth clash detection. I would have liked the ability to export a simulation created in Navisworks to 3DS Max for a more immersive animation with decent material mapping and better animation tools. I would like to be able to view/create BIM 306 Docs/Field issues directly in Navisworks. In the current workflow we have to use other file formats to work within BIM 360. It would be more productive to be able to navigate the model through Navisworks and to create viewpoints and issues from within Navisworks. Incentivized RO Roelie Oelofse BIM Manager Read full review	ZWSOFT No answers on this topic
Usability	Autodesk Users are very happy with it and hear no complains from them Incentivized RS radu stancescu IT Read full review	ZWSOFT No answers on this topic
Support Rating	Autodesk Autodesk owns Navisworks, and it seems to have a pretty good support network. A lot of the troubleshooting or support information is provided through an online database, so you most likely would not be getting any personal attention with your issues. Since there are so many users for Navisworks, there is a lot of information on the web. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	ZWSOFT No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered	Autodesk Navisworks is a master tool if we want to do any 3D model coordination with any trade of a building. It allows us to view our model content with all elements to visualize and understand for certain where our design stands in terms of accuracy and how all things can be assembled on site. Navisworks also comes with a lot of additional tools to make BIM process easy. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	ZWSOFT No answers on this topic
Return on Investment	Autodesk It helps in coordination on BIM projects. We have had major project coordination saving millions on jobs. Helps us win more projects as we can coordinate them Used to use the animation tools for site logistics. Now we use game engines. Incentivized Lennart Andersson Director of Virtual Design & Construction, Senior Associate Vice President Read full review	ZWSOFT No answers on this topic
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