Altium Designer
6.4#9 in electrical design softwareFrom $460 a monthWebWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Altium Designer | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Simulation | The product supports SPICE simulation, power issue resolution, and signal integrity analysis. | The SOLIDWORKS portfolio includes simulation tools to test designs, analyze performance, optimize efficiency and assess durability. |
| Support | Altium lists documentation, a knowledge base, ticketed support cases, training, and community forums as support resources. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
Altium Designer plans
- Altium Designer 25$460 a month
SOLIDWORKS plans
- SOLIDWORKS Design Standard with Cloud Services$2,820 a year
- SOLIDWORKS Design Professional with Cloud Services$3,456 a year
- SOLIDWORKS Design Premium with Cloud Services$4,716 a year
- SOLIDWORKS for Makers$48 a year
Pick Altium Designer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SOLIDWORKS if…
SOLIDWORKS suits people and organizations working with 3D product design, including industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology, and transportation markets. Students can use Design Standard at no cost, while Makers is aimed at personal, non-commercial use.