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RAM Elements vs SOLIDWORKS

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

RAM ElementsSOLIDWORKS
Place on the list#78 3.8#3 8.2
MakerRAM ElementsSOLIDWORKS
Starts atOn request$48 a year
FreeNoFree plan
Runs onWindowsMac, Web, Windows
Open sourceNoNo
Plans
RAM Elements: on request
RAM Elements: 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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