CYPE 3D vs SOLIDWORKS
| CYPE 3D | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | €1,100/mo | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | direct | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10, Windows 11 and supported Windows Server versions; Mac use requires Windows virtualization | — |
| File import and export | Import: IFC, DXF, DWG, TXT. Export: HTML, DOCX, PDF, RTF, TXT, DXF, DWG, CSV, IFC and GLTF. | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.