SOLIDWORKS vs ViaCAD 17 2D/3D
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| SOLIDWORKS | ViaCAD 17 2D/3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 8.2 | #60 4.8 |
| Maker | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| Starts at | $48 a year | $119.99 once |
| 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 | ViaCAD® 17 2D/3D - Term License: $119.99 once ViaCAD® 17 2D/3D permanent license: $279.99 once |
| 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 ViaCAD 17 2D/3D |