SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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ViaCAD 17 2D/3D
5.9#74 in 3d cad software$119.99 one-timemacOSWindows
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| Fact | SOLIDWORKS | ViaCAD 17 2D/3D |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA | Novato, California, United States |
| Support | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. | Encore provides technical support request submission and an online knowledge base. |
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
ViaCAD 17 2D/3D plans
- ViaCAD® 17 2D/3D - Term License$119.99, paid once
- ViaCAD® 17 2D/3D permanent license$279.99, paid once
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 ViaCAD 17 2D/3D if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.