SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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SolveSpace
7.0#21 in 3d cad softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | SOLIDWORKS | SolveSpace |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. | The site describes exporting files for third-party CAM software and use of 3Dconnexion six-degree-of-freedom controllers. |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | both | both |
| Render engine | built-in | built-in |
| Support | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. | The maker directs questions to its user forum and bug reports or feature requests to its issue tracker. |
| What it does | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp. offers 3D software tools for creating, simulating, publishing and managing product data. | SolveSpace is a free GPLv3 parametric 2D/3D CAD tool. |
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
SolveSpace plans
- SolveSpaceFree
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.
Pick SolveSpace if…
SolveSpace suits users needing free parametric CAD for sketches, parts, assemblies, mechanisms, 3D printing, or CAM preparation. It is available on Windows, Linux, Mac, and experimentally in browsers.