PLECS
6.4#12 in electrical design software$8,000 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | PLECS | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | PLECS Blockset runs inside Simulink, and PLECS simulation scripts can automate simulations and process results using Octave, Python or MATLAB. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Support | PLECS support includes tutorials, application examples, technical solutions, installation help, a user forum and a contact-support channel. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
PLECS plans
- PLECS trial licenseFree
- PLECS Blockset Individual License (commercial)$8,000, paid once
- PLECS Standalone Individual License (commercial)$8,000, paid once
- PLECS Blockset Dongle License (commercial)$11,200, paid once
- PLECS Blockset Concurrent License (commercial)$16,000, 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 PLECS if…
PLECS suits industrial companies, research labs, and technical universities developing systems such as electric cars, rail vehicles, wind turbines, solar inverters, and power supplies. It fits users needing power-electronics simulation with control, thermal, and analysis 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.