Solid Edge
7.8#7 in 3d cad softwareAndroidiOSWebWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Solid Edge | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Core CAD | All four 3D design packages include part and assembly design, 2D drafting, common 2D/3D file import and export, data management and mesh modeling. | SOLIDWORKS Design supports parts, assemblies, drawings, sheet-metal and framing workflows. |
| Founded | 1847 | 1993 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | Solid Edge integrates with Teamcenter for product data management and Teamcenter Share for cloud collaboration. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | both | both |
| Render engine | built-in | built-in |
Solid Edge plans
- Solid Edge ClassicPriced on request
- Solid Edge Design and DraftingPriced on request
- Solid Edge FoundationPriced on request
- Solid Edge PremiumPriced 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 Solid Edge if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.