Materializr
7.0#20 in 3d cad softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitMaterializr vs SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Materializr | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The maker describes Materializr as a middle ground for people who find beginner CAD tools too limiting and professional CAD tools too heavy. | SOLIDWORKS says its markets include industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology and transportation organizations. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project points users to Discord for questions and community chat and asks users to submit bug reports for unexpected behavior. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
Materializr plans
- MaterializrFree
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 Materializr 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.