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Best Siemens NX alternatives in India (2026)

Siemens NX is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Siemens, Plano, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 0 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.

Siemens NX review

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Siemens NX are SolidWorks (On request), CATIA (On request), PTC Creo (On request), ArchiCAD (On request) and Tekla Structures (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹15,000/month.

Why businesses look for a Siemens NX alternative

The price isn't published

Siemens quotes Siemens NX per organisation. 6 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.

Siemens NX alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Siemens NX's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Siemens NX logoSiemens NX (current)On requestNoWebNo4.3/5
1SolidWorks logoSolidWorksOn requestNoWebNo4.3/5
2CATIA logoCATIAOn requestNoWebNo4.3/5
3PTC Creo logoPTC CreoOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
4ArchiCAD logoArchiCADOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
5Tekla Structures logoTekla StructuresOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
6STAAD.Pro logoSTAAD.ProOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
7ETABS logoETABSOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
8Bentley MicroStation logoBentley MicroStationOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
9Ansys logoAnsysOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
10COMSOL logoCOMSOLOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
11Altair HyperWorks logoAltair HyperWorksOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
12Mastercam logoMastercamOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
13Autodesk BIM 360 / ACC logoAutodesk BIM 360 / ACCOn requestNoWebNo4/5
14SimScale logoSimScaleOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
15AutoCAD logoAutoCAD₹18,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
16Autodesk Revit logoAutodesk Revit₹25,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
17Autodesk Inventor logoAutodesk Inventor₹20,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
18Autodesk 3ds Max logoAutodesk 3ds Max₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
19Autodesk Maya logoAutodesk Maya₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
20Rhino logoRhino₹80,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5

Top 10 Siemens NX alternatives in detail

CATIA logo

2. CATIA

Dassault Systèmes · Vélizy-Villacoublay · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5

Aerospace and automotive CAD.

On request

Quote-based

ETABS logo

7. ETABS

Computers and Structures · Walnut Creek · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5

Building analysis.

On request

Quote-based

Ansys logo

9. Ansys

Ansys · Canonsburg · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.1/5

Simulation software with Pune R&D.

On request

Quote-based

COMSOL logo

10. COMSOL

COMSOL · Stockholm · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.1/5

Multiphysics simulation.

On request

Quote-based

Siemens NX alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Siemens NX alternative

  • Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
  • Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
  • Check local reseller training and support.

Siemens NX alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Siemens NX in 2026?+

The closest matches to Siemens NX on App Advisor are SolidWorks (On request), CATIA (On request), PTC Creo (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Siemens NX, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Siemens NX?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to Siemens NX has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to Siemens NX?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Autodesk 3ds Max starts lowest at ₹15,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Siemens NX vs SolidWorks: which is better?+

SolidWorks is the closest match to Siemens NX in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Siemens NX alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category Siemens NX also covers, and Siemens's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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