Autodesk Inventor

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Mechanical design and simulation CAD for engineered products and assemblies.

Price$310/mo or $2,480/yr
PlatformsWindows, Browser extension
Best forEnterprise, Industrial Designer

Why we recommend it

Its strength is large assemblies and mechanical simulation, where Fusion 360 starts to strain.

Strengths

  • Handles very large assemblies
  • Strong simulation tools
  • Good sheet metal and frame design

Keep in mind

  • Expensive
  • Windows only
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