QElectroTech
6.2#14 in electrical design softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | QElectroTech | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The project’s presentation describes QElectroTech as intended for electrical mapping, including electrical and power electronics diagrams, and says it does not perform simulation or calculations. | SOLIDWORKS says its markets include industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology and transportation organizations. |
| Founded | 2007 | 1993 |
| Support | The project directs people with questions to its forum and also lists a dedicated IRC channel. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
QElectroTech plans
- FreeFree
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 QElectroTech if…
QElectroTech suits people creating electrical or industrial diagrams who want desktop software across Linux, macOS, or Windows. It may also suit users drawing the other listed diagram types, provided they do not need simulation or calculations.
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.