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# Compare Inventor vs 3D\_Evolution

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> Detailed comparison between Inventor and 3D\_Evolution. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Inventor | 3D\_Evolution |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 277 | 2 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 310.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Windows (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Inventor

Designed for mechanical designers, engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing professionals, the platform provides design, simulation, and documentation capabilities.

### 3D\_Evolution

CAD users, heads of design offices, contractors/service providers in the automotive, aerospace, machine tool and robotics industries, consumer goods manufacturers, research centres and universities.

## Key features

### Inventor

- 3D Design & Modeling
- 3D Imaging
- API
- Annotations
- Bill of Materials Management
- CAD Tools
- Civil
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Design Analysis
- Document Management
- Electrical
- For Manufacturers
- Manufacturing Design Data
- Mechanical
- Modeling & Simulation
- Multiple Projects
- Reporting/Analytics
- Version Control

### 3D\_Evolution

- 3D Design & Modeling
- Annotations
- CAD Tools
- Civil
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Design Analysis
- For Manufacturers
- Manufacturing Design Data
- Mechanical
- Modeling & Simulation
- Projections
- Version Control

## Links

- [View Inventor Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174020/inventor)
- [View 3D\_Evolution Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1015344/3devolution)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/174020/1015344/inventor/vs/3devolution)

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