eCADSTAR vs SOLIDWORKS
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| eCADSTAR | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #10 5.6 | #2 7.0 |
| Maker | — | SOLIDWORKS |
| Starts at | £89 a month | $48 a year |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | eCADSTAR subscription: £89 a month eCADSTAR perpetual bundles: 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 | eCADSTAR covers schematic, PCB, library, and manufacturing-related workflows, with bundles aimed at different design roles. Consider the 12-month subscription term or request a distributor quotation for perpetual bundles. | 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 eCADSTAR | Visit SOLIDWORKS |