MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)
6.2#62 in 3d cad softwareWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | CAD Schroer identifies engineering project and design firms, manufacturers, machinery providers, system integrators, plant providers and plant or factory operators among its customers. | SOLIDWORKS says its markets include industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology and transportation organizations. |
| Founded | 1986 | 1993 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | CAD Schroer's corporate headquarters are in Moers, Germany. | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | The maker describes interfaces and integrations for ERP, PDM and PLM systems. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Support | Technical support requires an active maintenance agreement, which includes online support and weekday telephone hotline service. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) plans
- M4 PERSONAL—
- M4 DRAFTINGPriced 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 MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) 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.