SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
VisitSOLIDWORKS vs ZW3D
What both publish
| Fact | SOLIDWORKS | ZW3D |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 1998 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA | Guangzhou, China |
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
ZW3D plans
- Lite$3,000, paid once
- Lite$3,000 a month
- Standard$4,500, paid once
- Standard$4,500 a month
- Professional$7,000 a month
- Professional$7,000, 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 ZW3D if…
ZW3D may suit Windows users working on CAD design, assembly, sheet-metal, or surface modeling. Its listed design and machining plans offer different capabilities, while browser-based viewing and collaboration may suit teams that need those functions.