Autodesk Alias
6.7#31 in 3d cad softwareWindows
VisitAutodesk Alias vs SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Autodesk Alias | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Support | Autodesk advertises 24x7 online support options and resources. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
Autodesk Alias plans
- Alias subscriptionPriced on request
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 Autodesk Alias if…
Alias is aimed at industrial and automotive designers, creative design professionals, digital sculptors, and production surface modelers. It suits Windows users who need product-design modeling, surfacing, assembly, or collaboration tools.
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.