SOLIDWORKS Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to SOLIDWORKS for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SOLIDWORKS and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to SOLIDWORKS are SketchUp, LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion.

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  1. TopSolid icon
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    TopSolid is a fully integrated CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacturing) software which is developed by the France company Missler Software.

    14 TopSolid alternatives

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  2. KeyCreator icon
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    3D CAD software that combines comprehensive translators with history-free editing, enabling users to open and edit any file as if they created it and allowing for quick re-use of design data regardless of source.

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    • Windows
     
  3. ZWCAD icon
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    Developed by ZWSOFT, which has helped 900,000 users from 90 countries create amazing things, ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable and DWG-compatible CAD solution for worldwide users. Available in 15 languages, it provides innovative, collaborative and customizable features to designers...

    58 ZWCAD alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  4. BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. TurboCAD icon
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    TurboCAD is a CAD software suite, with several different feature levels. It is a competitor to the likes of Autodesk's AutoCAD program, and is used by engineers, architects and hobbyists.

    55 TurboCAD alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. IronCAD icon
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    IronCAD is the productivity leader when it comes to moving creative ideas into full 3D reality by utilising a breakthrough Creative Design approach that delivers a level of design freedom unmatched in the industry today where users are able to edit their design at any stage.

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
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    It uses history tree with features but you are VERY free to modify as you want, regardless what you planed from start. It has no need for constraints in general, only if it is motivated. It support concept much better. Late unpredicted changes. All parts in a single file, if you want. Triball " a hand in to the 3D world" .

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    • IronCAD is Paid and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. CAD Builder icon
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    For more than 20 years being always at the forefront of 3D, Open Cascade has gained considerable expertise in geometric modeling. In order to demonstrate software developing capabilities the company decided to come up with a sample of parametric CAD modeler — CAD Builder.

    21 CAD Builder alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. freeCAD is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Its motion simulation capabilities are comparable to the best and can provide...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Bentley icon
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    Bentley Architecture is an advanced, yet intuitive and easy-to-use architectural building information modeling (BIM) application that empowers architects and designers to create with unlimited freedom.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. VariCAD icon
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    VariCAD is compact, fast, easy to use, and provides everything necessary for mechanical design. VariCAD is sold "fully loaded", including all features and functions, for one affordable price. The system contains:

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. SolidFace icon
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    3D modeling allows designers and engineers span multiple disciplines with ease, shortening the design cycle, increasing productivity and delivering innovative products to market faster.

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
  12. ANSYS AIM icon
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    ANSYS AIM makes upfront simulation easy by combining intuitive, guided workflows, accurate simulation results and optimization in a complete simulation tool. Integrated geometry modeling based on ANSYS SpaceClaim technology helps you create new 3-D concept models, or edit/repair...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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