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Icad Universe vs SOLIDWORKS

Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.

Icad UniverseSOLIDWORKS
Place on the list#75 4.0#3 8.2
MakerIcad UniverseSOLIDWORKS
Starts at—$48 a year
FreeNoFree plan
Runs onWeb, WindowsMac, Web, Windows
Open sourceNoNo
Plans
3D Modeling (Icad Lancer Advance): on request
Icad Discovery Advance: on request
Icad Discovery Basic: on request
Icad Discovery Enterprise: 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—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.
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