DIgSILENT PowerFactory
6.1#16 in electrical design softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hostedWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | DIgSILENT PowerFactory | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Gomaringen, Germany | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Support | Commercial perpetual licences include maintenance and support for the first 12 months, and subscriptions include them for the subscription term; software support requests go through the Customer Portal. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
DIgSILENT PowerFactory plans
- Demo licenceFree
- Commercial licence — perpetual—
- Commercial licence — subscriptionPriced on request
- Commercial licence — time-limitedPriced on request
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 DIgSILENT PowerFactory if…
PowerFactory is intended for individual users, organizations managing multiple licences, and teams sharing central project data. Its analysis and automation functions are relevant to electrical power-system studies.
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.