build123d
7.1#17 in 3d cad softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbuild123d vs SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | build123d | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The documentation points users to a Discord server shared with CadQuery for help in the build123d channel. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
| What it does | build123d is a Python-based parametric BREP modeling framework for 2D and 3D CAD built on the Open Cascade geometric kernel. | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp. offers 3D software tools for creating, simulating, publishing and managing product data. |
build123d plans
- build123dFree
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 build123d if…
build123d suits Python users who need parametric CAD and manufacturing-ready file exchange. It is also appropriate for designers working on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
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.