PowerWorld Simulator
6.5#8 in electrical design software$11,000 one-timeFree planWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | PowerWorld Simulator | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Champaign, Illinois, United States | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | The SimAuto add-on lets users extend Simulator functionality from an external program they write. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Support | The company lists technical support by email and says license maintenance includes customer support, upgrades, and software patches. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
PowerWorld Simulator plans
- Simulator evaluation versionFree
- Simulator base package (first commercial license)$11,000, 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 PowerWorld Simulator if…
It suits utilities, system operators, agencies, developers, traders, consultants, and academic users working with high-voltage power systems. Buyers should be prepared to use Windows and assess whether the 13-bus evaluation is sufficient before purchase.
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.