Autodesk Alias vs SOLIDWORKS
| Autodesk Alias | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | hybrid | — |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Alias is desktop software. | — |
| File import and export | Alias 2025: USD import/export; Parasolid import/export through version 36; JT 10.9, Inventor 2025, NX 2312 Series and SolidWorks 2024 import. | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.