DesignSpark Mechanical
6.7#34 in 3d cad softwareWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | DesignSpark Mechanical | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 1993 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Birchington Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 9RS, United Kingdom | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
DesignSpark Mechanical plans
- ExplorerFree
- Creator—
- Engineer—
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 DesignSpark Mechanical if…
It suits mechanical designers working on Windows who need direct modeling, assemblies, drawings, and manufacturing-oriented parts. Teams requiring cloud collaboration should note that it is not offered.
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.