PSCAD
6.0#23 in electrical design softwareFree planFree planAPIWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | PSCAD | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Support | The PSCAD technical team provides consulting, expert advice, in-depth training, and technical support for electromagnetic transient studies. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
PSCAD plans
- PSCAD Free EditionFree
- Educational EditionPriced on request
- Professional EditionPriced 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 PSCAD if…
It suits electrical engineers and educational users who need to construct circuits and run electromagnetic transient simulations on Windows. The Free Edition may suit smaller projects within its listed limits.
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.