AutoCAD vs SOLIDWORKS
| AutoCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $175/user/mo | $2,820/user/mo |
| Modeling dimension | 2D and 3D | 3D |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, web, iOS, Android | — |
| File format support | DWG | — |
| Parametric modeling | — | Yes |
| Simulation tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best CAD Software, Best Electrical Design Software. On Bettesworth Construction, AutoCAD scores higher on our published basis.