SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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WSCAD ELECTRIX
5.5#33 in electrical design softwareWindows
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| Fact | SOLIDWORKS | WSCAD ELECTRIX |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA | Bergkirchen near Munich, Germany |
| Integrations | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. | Listed connections include PRO.FILE, OpenPDM, SAP PLM/ERP, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, and Enovia/VPM. |
| Support | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. | Subscription benefits listed by WSCAD include a technical support hotline and remote support via TeamViewer for complex problems. |
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
WSCAD ELECTRIX plans
- ELECTRIX AI 2026 — commercial licensePriced on request
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 WSCAD ELECTRIX if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.