

Autodesk Inventor’s user base is split between small and mid-sized businesses, likely because its availability as a standalone product and popularity with university students creates a natural adoption path for startups and entrepreneurs.

PTC Creo is a set of tiered software packages, with higher tiers adding extra features such as flow analysis, machining, and nonlinear material analysis.

Autodesk Inventor is a standalone product that offers core CAD features, such as parametric design, stress analysis, and sheet metal design.
