SOLIDWORKS vs TurboCAD
| SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $4/mo | $8.33/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Web, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $2,820/user/mo | — |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Modeling method | — | parametric |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
| Supported platforms | — | Windows and Mac |
| File import and export | — | Imports/open files: 54, 25, 22, or 15 formats by Windows edition; exports/saves/publishes: 34, 27, 23, or 16 formats by edition. Listed types include DWG/DXF, STL, SketchUp, PDF, and 3D PDF. |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.