SOLIDWORKS Alternatives

SOLIDWORKS is described as 'Leading 3D CAD software facilitating design, analysis, and product data management. Boosts productivity and accelerates time to market through seamless integration' and is a popular CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SOLIDWORKS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best SOLIDWORKS alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SOLIDWORKS are Onshape, SketchUp, LibreCAD and Autodesk AutoCAD.

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SOLIDWORKS alternatives page was last updated Oct 11, 2024
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  1. Plasticity icon

    Plasticity

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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    19 Plasticity alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Plasticity screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Portable

    Plasticity VS SOLIDWORKS

     
  2. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

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    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    49 Shapr3D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Mechanical Design
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Augmented Reality
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8. Android icon  Android Sync

    Shapr3D VS SOLIDWORKS

     
    Comments about Shapr3D as an Alternative to SOLIDWORKS
    attila-kozma
    Positive •Feb 15, 2023
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    Super smooth, easy to understand, great program. Learning curve is awsome

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    • Most users think Shapr3D is a great SOLIDWORKS alternative.

    • Shapr3D is Freemium and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Shapr3D is LightweightSOLIDWORKS is not according to our users
  4. ANSYS SpaceClaim icon

    ANSYS SpaceClaim

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    SpaceClaim Engineer is the world’s fastest and most innovative 3D direct modeler. SpaceClaim Engineer brings 3D solid modeling to the desktops of engineers and analysts who work in 3D, with a simplicity and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) never seen before in CAD.

    60 ANSYS SpaceClaim alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SpaceClaim Engineer's 3D mechanisms capabilities include gear and tangent placement conditions and are completely integrated with SpaceClaim's direct modeling of parts and assemblies.

    ANSYS SpaceClaim Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d Drawing
    3.  3D design

    ANSYS SpaceClaim VS SOLIDWORKS

     
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    Autodesk Fusion

    A comprehensive CAD, CAM, and CAE solution that supports collaborative editing and cloud computation. It offers free-form modeling, data import, and toolpath generation. Free licenses are available for students, hobbyists, and st...

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  6. CAD Sketcher icon

    CAD Sketcher

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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    51 CAD Sketcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    CAD Sketcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  No Tracking
    6. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    CAD Sketcher VS SOLIDWORKS

     
  7. CAD.FEM icon

    CAD.FEM

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    CAD.FEM will assist you in designing and analyzing 3D models of structural elements or any other 3D models easily and accurately, and quickly.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    component analysis using CAD.FEM

    CAD.FEM Features

    1.  Parallel Computing

    CAD.FEM VS SOLIDWORKS

     
  8. QCAD icon

    QCAD

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    QCAD is an application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams.

    74 QCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    QCAD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Drawing 2D

    QCAD VS SOLIDWORKS

     
  10. T-FLEX CAD icon

    T-FLEX CAD

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    T-FLEX is a Parasolid-based parametric full-function CAD software application for 3D solid modeling and 2D design and drafting, developed and sold by Russia-based software company Top Systems. T-FLEX CAD is written for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7 32-bit and 64-bit...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Parametric Drafting

    T-FLEX CAD Features

    1.  3D design

    T-FLEX CAD VS SOLIDWORKS

     
  11. nanoCAD icon

    nanoCAD

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    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    91 nanoCAD alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    nanoCAD 3 main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Convert DWG to PDF
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Convert PDF to DWG
    5.  Ad-free

    nanoCAD VS SOLIDWORKS

     
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    Vectorworks

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    Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program developed by Nemetschek North America that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling. Vectorworks offers 2D, 3D, production management, and presentation capabilities for all phases of the design process.

    44 Vectorworks alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Vectorworks screenshot 1

    Vectorworks Features

    1.  Spotlight

    Vectorworks VS SOLIDWORKS

     
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