KOMPAS-3D vs Solid Edge
| KOMPAS-3D | Solid Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | — |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10/11 (x64); Linux distributions: Alt Workstation 11, RED OS 8.0, Astra Linux 1.8 | — |
| File import and export | STEP, STL, JT, OBJ; direct import of UGS/NX, ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5, Solid Edge formats | — |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Solid Edge scores higher on our published basis.