Creo
7.4#9 in 3d cad softwareAndroidiOSWebWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Creo | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1998 | 1993 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | both |
| Render engine | built-in | built-in |
Creo plans
- Creo Design Essentials — Floating LicensePriced on request
- Creo Design Essentials — Floating License—
- Creo Design Essentials — Locked LicensePriced on request
- Creo Design Essentials — Locked License—
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 Creo if…
Creo suits people who need desktop tools for parametric and hybrid CAD design, including assemblies, sheet metal, and surfaces. Its floating license option is intended for organizational users who share concurrent access.
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.