SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
VisitSOLIDWORKS vs VariCAD
What both publish
| Fact | SOLIDWORKS | VariCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA | Liberec, Czech Republic |
| Operating systems | Client SOLIDWORKS products list Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit support, while eDrawings for Mac lists supported macOS releases. | The maker provides 64-bit Windows and Linux downloads for VariCAD Professional and VariCAD Viewer. |
| Support | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. | The product navigation lists a manual, discussion forum, training, knowledge base, remote desktop support, and a questions page. |
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
VariCAD plans
- VariCAD trialFree
- VariCAD Professional for Linux—
- VariCAD Professional for Windows—
- VariCAD Viewer—
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 VariCAD if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.