Rhino 3D vs SOLIDWORKS
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Rhino 3D | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #2 8.3 | #3 8.2 |
| Maker | Rhino 3D | SOLIDWORKS |
| Starts at | $95 a month | $48 a year |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | API, iPhone/iPad, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Commercial — Rhino 8 single concurrent user: $995 a month Commercial — Rhino 8, 10 concurrent users: $9,950 a month Commercial — Rhino 8, 50 concurrent users: $49,750 a month Commercial upgrade — Rhino 8 single concurrent user: $595 a month | 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 | Rhino 3D offers a permanent commercial license alongside a 90-day evaluation and separate education options. Consider the required license type and the evaluation restrictions before deciding which option fits your use. | 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 Rhino 3D | Visit SOLIDWORKS |