SOLIDWORKS vs TopSolid'Design
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| SOLIDWORKS | TopSolid'Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 8.2 | #36 5.5 |
| Maker | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| Starts at | $48 a year | On request |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | 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 | TopSolid'Design: on request |
| 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. | TopSolid'Design covers mechanical modeling, assemblies, simulation and manufacturing documentation, with PDM and automation tools. Its Windows requirements and absence of cloud collaboration should be weighed against the team’s workflow. |
| Visit SOLIDWORKS | Visit TopSolid'Design |