OpenPlant Modeler vs SOLIDWORKS
| OpenPlant Modeler | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $486.58/mo | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 11 or 10 (64-bit); Windows Server 2019 or 2022 (64-bit) | — |
| File import and export | Export: DGN, DWG, DXF, IGES, CGM, STL, SVG, OBJ, U3D. Import: IGES, Parasolid, ACIS SAT, CGM, STEP AP203/AP214, STL, Terrain Model Land XML, and CAD files. | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.