Hexagon VISI
6.2#59 in 3d cad softwareWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Hexagon VISI | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | VISI is a suite of industry-specific applications for plastic injection tool design, including material flow analysis. | SOLIDWORKS says its markets include industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology and transportation organizations. |
| Founded | 1993 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | Hexagon says VISI supports multiple supplier catalogues that can be added to VISI Standard Elements. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Support | Hexagon offers technical support through an online contact form and provides product documentation, a knowledge base, FAQs, and training options. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
Hexagon VISI plans
- VISIPriced 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 Hexagon VISI if…
VISI suits designers and manufacturers working on moulds, dies, and plastic injection tooling. It is for Windows 11 Professional 64-bit users who need tools for modeling, flow analysis, or machining.
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.