Plasticity
7.9#5 in 3d cad software$175 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Plasticity | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Animation tools | No | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Operating systems | Supported desktop systems are Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, and Ubuntu 22 or later. | Client SOLIDWORKS products list Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit support, while eDrawings for Mac lists supported macOS releases. |
| Parametric modeling | No | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | both |
| Render engine | none | built-in |
Plasticity plans
- StarterFree
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
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 Plasticity if…
Plasticity suits desktop 3D users on Windows, macOS, or Linux who need 3D print export. Reviewers should consider the absence of sculpting, animation, parametric modeling, and rendering tools.
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.