EPLAN Electric P8
5.7#27 in electrical design softwareWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | EPLAN Electric P8 | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Monheim am Rhein, Germany | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | Eplan describes integration with ERP and PDM systems for data flows from engineering to operations. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Security certification | The Eplan Cloud Platform has been certified to ISO/IEC 27001 since February 2022, with annual independent verification. | The 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27017:2015 for cloud security controls. |
| Support | Eplan offers broad technical support packages and an online Eplan Global Support system. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
EPLAN Electric P8 plans
- Eplan Electric P8 AdvancedPriced on request
- Eplan Electric P8 BasicPriced on request
- Eplan Electric P8 PremiumPriced on request
- Eplan Electric P8 ProPriced 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 EPLAN Electric P8 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.