Autodesk Inventor
7.0#19 in 3d cad softwareWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Autodesk Inventor | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Refund policy | Annual and multi-year subscriptions have a 30-day return policy; monthly subscriptions have 15 days. | Orders can be cancelled and refunded within 15 days after purchase |
Autodesk Inventor plans
- Flex—
- Free TrialFree
- Inventor Monthly—
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 Inventor if…
Inventor suits mechanical design users working on Windows who need modeling, documentation, simulation, or model-based definition. Its assembly, sheet-metal, surface, and automation tools may be relevant to product-design workflows.
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.