HiCAD
6.5#46 in 3d cad softwareWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | HiCAD | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 | 1993 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Dortmund, Germany | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | The maker lists LogiKal by Orgadata for windows, doors, and facade elements, and FARO and Leica scanners for point cloud workflows. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Support | ISD Group USA describes hands-on technical support and lists support by Customer Response System during standard business hours under its maintenance agreement. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
HiCAD plans
No prices published.
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 HiCAD 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.