AutoQ3D CAD
7.1#18 in 3d cad software$29.99 one-timeAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | AutoQ3D CAD | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The maker describes it for professionals, sketchers, architects, engineers, designers, students, and others. | SOLIDWORKS says its markets include industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology and transportation organizations. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The Mac page says iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox can sync files with other devices. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Offline use | The product home page says AutoQ3D CAD requires no internet connection. | SOLIDWORKS Design can be used without an internet connection |
| Platform access | desktop | both |
| Support | Support is available through a knowledgebase, forums, ticket submission, and documentation. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
AutoQ3D CAD plans
- Android$29.99, paid once
- iPad and iPhone$29.99, paid once
- Mac$29.99, paid once
- Windows$29.99, paid once
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 AutoQ3D CAD 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.