OwlCAD vs SOLIDWORKS
| OwlCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | — |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web browser; Windows, macOS and Linux | — |
| File import and export | Import/export: STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF; OpenSCAD .scad and .csg import | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Everything Xiaomi, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.