Solid Edge vs SOLIDWORKS
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Solid Edge | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 8.0 | #3 8.2 |
| Maker | Solid Edge | SOLIDWORKS |
| Starts at | On request | $48 a year |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Solid Edge Classic: on request Solid Edge Design and Drafting: on request Solid Edge Foundation: on request Solid Edge Premium: 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 | Solid Edge covers design, simulation, manufacturing, and data management, with package capabilities varying by tier. Check the Windows edition requirements and the feature set for the package that fits your work. | 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 Solid Edge | Visit SOLIDWORKS |