SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | SOLIDWORKS | STAAD.Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA | Exton, Pennsylvania, United States |
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
STAAD.Pro plans
No prices published.
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 STAAD.Pro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.