MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) vs SOLIDWORKS
| MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | — |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10, Windows 11 | — |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, DGN (import only), STEP, IGES, VRML, VDA, STL; PDF export | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.