CADMATIC 3D Plant Design vs SOLIDWORKS
| CADMATIC 3D Plant Design | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted, Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 and Windows 11; available cloud or on premises | — |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, IFC, DGN, RVT, NWD/NWC, RVM, DWF, DWFx, EBМ, EBMX, 3DD | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Everything Xiaomi, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.