| Capability | Spreadsheet Based Analysis | ToleranceCalc |
| Nominal Values Accuracy | Manual Entry | Comes Directly from CAD geometry |
| Types of Analysis | Worst-Case or RSS | Worst-Case plus Monte Carlo Statistical Analysis |
| Analysis Mathematics | Varies from user to user | Consistent - all users use same mathematics |
| Sensitivity Analysis | Manual | Automatic |
| Visualize Stackup Chain | No | Yes |
| Kinematic Analysis | No | Yes |
| Reverse Analysis | No | Yes |