Cobalt
6.6#39 in 3d cad softwareFrom $695 a yearmacOSWindows
VisitCobalt vs SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cobalt | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 | 1993 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, USA | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
Cobalt plans
- Cobalt Solo Monthly$69.95 a month
- Cobalt Solo Annual$695 a year
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 Cobalt 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.