SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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Virtual Steel
6.6#44 in 3d cad software€2,580 one-timeWindows
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| Fact | SOLIDWORKS | Virtual Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA | Rees, Germany |
| Integrations | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. | Direct links are listed for Strakon 3D, Glaser isb cad, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ProgeCAD, DraftSight, MS Excel, GStarCAD, ZWCAD, and AlCAD. |
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
Virtual Steel plans
- Single workstation license—
- Annual update with extensions (single workstation)—
- Einzellizenz€2,580, paid once
- Jeder weitere Arbeitsplatz€2,580, 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 Virtual Steel if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.