IRONCAD vs SOLIDWORKS
| IRONCAD | 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 |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows desktop | — |
| File import and export | ACIS SAT, Parasolid X_T, STEP, IGES, Catia V4, 3D Studio, STL, DXF, OBJ, POV-Ray, Raw Triangles, VRML, HSF, 3D PDF; additional translators for CATIA V5, Creo, UG/NX, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, JT, Inventor, IFC | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.