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MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) vs SOLIDWORKS

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

MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)SOLIDWORKS
Place on the list#51 5.1#3 8.2
MakerMEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)SOLIDWORKS
Starts atOn request$48 a year
FreeFree trialFree plan
Runs onWindowsMac, Web, Windows
Open sourceNoNo
Plans
M4 PERSONAL: on request
M4 DRAFTING: 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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