SOLIDWORKS vs Virtual Steel
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| SOLIDWORKS | Virtual Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 8.2 | #28 5.7 |
| Maker | SOLIDWORKS | Virtual Steel |
| Starts at | $48 a year | €2,580 once |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | 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 | Single workstation license: on request Annual update with extensions (single workstation): on request Einzellizenz: €2,580 once Jeder weitere Arbeitsplatz: €2,580 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 Virtual Steel |