--- description: Review of Creo Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Creo | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Simulation Software](/directory/4162/simulation/software) > [Creo](/software/410113/creo) # Creo Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/410113/creo Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/410113/creo?page=2) > Creo is a 3D CAD software, which helps businesses across many industry verticals including aerospace and defense, automotive, life sciences, oil and gas, retail, consumer goods and more streamline product design and development. Key features include automatic window activation, custom shortcut commands, model tree visibility, charting tools and notifications. Teams using Creo can create CAD models by applying geometric dimensions through model-based definition (MBD) and detailing capabilities. The generative design tools enable engineers to automatically produce designs by defining a set of system design requirements. Creo Simulation Live allows managers to receive instant feedback on design decisions across their CAD environment. Additionally, Creo Ansys Simulation helps produce high-quality products through automated meshing, modal analysis, finite element modeling idealizations, joints and more. Creo facilitates additive and subtractive manufacturing by enabling designers to minimize weight using advanced lattice structures and high-speed milling toolpaths. Teams can connect and communicate product information, which helps streamline collaboration across multiple design environments. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 126 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 126 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: PTC - **Location**: Needham, US - **Founded**: 1985 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 3,190.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - Animation - Annotations - Bill of Materials Management - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Compliance Management - Component Library - Cost Tracking - Data Import/Export - Design Analysis - Design Management - Document Management - For 3D Printing - For Architects - For Manufacturers - Manufacturing Design Data - Mechanical ## Integrations (2 total) - PTC Mathcad - Windchill ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4162/simulation/software) ## Related Categories - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4162/simulation/software) - [Electrical Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4281/electrical-design/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) - [Product Lifecycle Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/444/product-lifecycle-management/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Not a great tool for advanced designers as lack of integration to platforms like Eagle elctric design, ROS robotics etc. ----- ### "Creo: Get Accurate 3D Modeling with Many Features" — 5.0/5 > **Swapnil** | *18 February 2023* | Textiles | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The thing that I liked most about Creo is how powerful it is. It's packed with tons of features that make it easy to create complex 3D models. I also really like the user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to navigate and quickly find what you need. And the fact that Creo Illustrate can be used for technical illustrations is great - it allows me to create beautiful visuals with ease. Finally, Creo Parametric has some great automation tools, which help save time when designing complex parts. > > **Cons**: One of the downsides to Creo is that its features may be too robust and complicated for beginners to use. It has a steep learning curve and can be difficult to master all the tools it offers. As such, it might not be the best choice for those just starting out in 3D modeling. > > Creo is a powerful 3D modeling platform that is easy to use and provides many helpful features. It is perfect for creating complex objects, and I find the Parametric feature to be particularly useful for creating detailed models. Additionally, the Creo Illustrate app gives users the ability to create dynamic product illustrations with ease. All in all, my experience with Creo has been very positive; it works well and looks great\! ----- ### "A stick-shift product in an automatic world..." — 3.0/5 > **Chris** | *14 April 2022* | Design | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: Flexible modeling, goal seeking, are interesting > > **Cons**: This software is not for the new user. Unlike some if its competitors, you need and experienced administrator to make sure the myriad of possible configuration settings conform to you intended use. If you create models, etc... without understanding the configuration, the model can be worthless. > > I have used PTC CREO (and other) products that pre-date the CREO name. The software is usable in a controlled environment and with sufficient support resources. Probably best for larger organizations that are also using Windchill PDM. ----- ### "Master of some, not useful in others" — 4.0/5 > **Prashant** | *2 January 2023* | Research | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: 2D drawing and 3D parametric modelling is very good. Straight-forward modelling and surfacing. Also simulation is easy to use. > > **Cons**: But lacks in flexibility. Need more ease of use in modelling. As a designer creo limits my imagination to create something para-metrically. > > It handles data management well with the windchill. Overall satisfactory but for the cost I expect more value in terms of features. ----- ### "Cero Review" — 4.0/5 > **Siddhant** | *26 December 2022* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability of the software to give a wide range of modeling tools to be able to reach a final desired outcome.The software works perfectly in network areas with multiple people working on the same Assembly model at the same time. > > **Cons**: The software needs an upgrade on the navigation through all the features it has provided the end user in order to use it with ease. > > Core has been an amazing software to use from end to end and has been a great support in the Industry that heavily relies on 3-D modeling. ----- Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/410113/creo?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/410113/creo) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data