
What is Autodesk Inventor?
Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software provides mechanical design, documentation, and simulation tools. It is a powerful blend of parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based design. It also includes integrated tools for machine design, sheet metal, frame design, tube and pipe, cable and harness, and more. Autodesk Inventor includes Model-Based Definition for embedding manufacturing information directly in the 3D model.
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Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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88 Likeliness to Recommend
90 Plan to Renew
78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+97 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Autodesk Inventor?
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Visualization
3D Modeling
Technical Drawings
2D/3D Conversion
Printing Support
Collaboration
Libraries & Templates
2D Drawing
Raster Data Manipulation
Digital Scanning
3rd Party Integration
Vendor Capability Ratings
Quality of Features
Business Value Created
Breadth of Features
Vendor Support
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Implementation
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Customization
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Autodesk Inventor Reviews

Rahul D.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2025
"Powerful 3D Design with a Learning Curve: A Solid
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Autodesk Inventor from other similar products?
Powerful 3D mechanical design Parametric, Direct, freeform and Rules- based Design
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Seamless integration with other autodesk product Trusted DWG capability
What do you dislike most about this product?
Compatibility issue Limited cloud collaboration Cost
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Invest in training Start with a pilot project Utilize community resources
Pros
- Unique Features
- Efficient Service
- Caring
- Client Friendly Policies

Deepak G.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2025
Good software for manufacturing industry
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Autodesk Inventor from other similar products?
Ease of functionality
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It鈥檚 interference
What do you dislike most about this product?
Synchronous modelling can be improved
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Assembly and 2D drafting is excellent
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Unique Features
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
Cons
- Vendor's Interest First
- Less Friendly Negotiation

Lawal B.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Mar 2025
Happy and excited
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Autodesk Inventor from other similar products?
intuitive design
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
modelling aspect
What do you dislike most about this product?
nothing i can say
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
it'd the best stating up in design
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing