SKM Power*Tools vs SOLIDWORKS
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| SKM Power*Tools | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #7 6.0 | #2 7.0 |
| Maker | — | SOLIDWORKS |
| Starts at | $299 a year | $48 a year |
| Free | No | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | SKM Mobile App iOS/Android: $299 a year MySKM Cloud Subscription: $1,500 a year DAPPER 50 Bus: $2,450 once DAPPER 100 Bus: $4,670 once | 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 | Power*Tools combines power-system study modules with DAPPER analysis and mobile field workflows. Check the cloud subscription requirements and renewal terms if you need to transfer projects between mobile and desktop. | 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 SKM Power*Tools | Visit SOLIDWORKS |