IRONCAD
6.6#41 in 3d cad softwareWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | IRONCAD | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 | 1993 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Support | Paid Armor Advantage and Subscription support plans run for 12 months and include product updates; Armor Advantage also includes telephone and screen-sharing support when required. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
IRONCAD plans
- IRONCADPriced 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 IRONCAD if…
IRONCAD fits engineering and manufacturing users working on industrial equipment, machinery, metal fabrication, tooling, facility layouts, or modular products. It is intended for Windows desktop use rather than cloud collaboration.
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.