AVEVA E3D Design vs SOLIDWORKS
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| AVEVA E3D Design | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #46 5.2 | #3 8.2 |
| Maker | AVEVA E3D Design | SOLIDWORKS |
| Starts at | On request | $48 a year |
| Free | No | Free plan |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | AVEVA Flex: on request AVEVA Flex Enterprise: on request AVEVA Flex Enterprise Plus: on request | 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 |
| Verdict | AVEVA E3D Design combines multidiscipline engineering design with shared project data, clash detection, and integrations. Its credits-based Flex licensing and stated Windows desktop requirements are important considerations when assessing fit. | SOLIDWORKS combines locally installed design tools with optional cloud collaboration and browser-based modeling. Its plans differ in included capabilities, and the listed Standard price is an annual single-device license. |
| Visit AVEVA E3D Design | Visit SOLIDWORKS |