CadQuery
6.6#43 in 3d cad softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CadQuery | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | CadQuery can be used with CQ-editor and JupyterLab, and its documentation provides instructions for both. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Support | Users can ask general questions in GitHub Discussions or the CadQuery Google Group. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
| What it does | CadQuery is a Python library for building parametric 3D CAD models with scripts. | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp. offers 3D software tools for creating, simulating, publishing and managing product data. |
CadQuery plans
- Free and open sourceFree
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 CadQuery 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.