nanoCAD vs SOLIDWORKS
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 nanoCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #8 6.9 | #3 8.2 |
| Maker | nanoCAD | SOLIDWORKS |
| Starts at | $289 a year | $48 a year |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | nanoCAD 26 Platform: $289 a year nanoCAD Pro: $459 a year nanoCAD Mechanica: $620 a year nanoCAD Construction: $459 a year | 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 | nanoCAD offers a no-time-limit free 2D option, a full-module trial, and paid packages for additional design tools. Check module and licensing needs before choosing a plan. | 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. |
| Visit nanoCAD | Visit SOLIDWORKS |