SOLIDWORKS vs ViaCAD
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| SOLIDWORKS | ViaCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 8.2 | #42 5.4 |
| Maker | SOLIDWORKS | ViaCAD |
| Starts at | $48 a year | $59.99 a year |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| 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 — Own it: $129.99 a month ViaCAD 17 2D — 1-year term: $59.99 a year ViaCAD 17 2D — 3-year term: $159.99 a year ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — Own it: $279.99 a month |
| 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 |