SOLIDWORKS vs TurboCAD
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| SOLIDWORKS |  TurboCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 8.2 | #64 4.6 |
| Maker | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| Starts at | $48 a year | $99.99 a year |
| Free | Free plan | No |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, 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 | TurboCAD Windows Designer Term License (1 Year/Annual): $99.99 a year TurboCAD Windows Deluxe Term License (1 Year/Annual): $199.99 a year TurboCAD Windows Professional Term License (1 Year/Annual): $399.99 a year TurboCAD Windows Platinum Term License (1 Year/Annual): $599.99 a year |
| 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. | — |
| Visit SOLIDWORKS | Visit TurboCAD |