SOLIDWORKS Alternatives for iPad

SOLIDWORKS is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is Onshape. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Onshape or Shapr3D. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SOLIDWORKS and six of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to SOLIDWORKS are Solid Edge, AutoQ3D CAD and Archisketch.

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  1. Onshape icon

    Onshape

     31 likes

    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    42 Onshape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Onshape as an Alternative to SOLIDWORKS
    thantik
    Positive
    -1

    Fully cross platform parametric cad solution which runs in the browser. Includes any OS which can run a modern browser, including BSD, Linux, OS X, Android, and more. Not open source. Not free. But some of us need a professional-level solution regardless of those ideals.

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    It's just like Solidworks, near same terminology, icons, placement, etc. Not to mention it's free (for the most basic version) and on the cloud.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -7

    It's free (fully functional) , multiplatform (even on mobiles)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Onshape is Free Personal and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Onshape is CustomizableSOLIDWORKS is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD

     215 likes

    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    130 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Autodesk AutoCAD as an Alternative to SOLIDWORKS
    bobbwwj555
    Negative
    -1

    The Function Differently under the hood.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Solid Edge icon

    Solid Edge

     13 likes

    Solid Edge is an industry-leading mechanical design system with exceptional tools for creating and managing 3D digital prototypes. With superior core modeling and process workflows, a unique focus on the needs of specific industries, and fully integrated design management, Solid...

    43 Solid Edge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPad
    Solid Edge with ST4 offers a working environment with ground plane reflections and shadows.
     
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  6. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

     30 likes

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

    44 Shapr3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.
     
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    Comments about Shapr3D as an Alternative to SOLIDWORKS
    attila-kozma
    Positive
    0

    Super smooth, easy to understand, great program. Learning curve is awsome

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Shapr3D is Freemium and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Shapr3D is LightweightSOLIDWORKS is not according to our users
  7. AutoQ3D CAD icon

    AutoQ3D CAD

     2 likes

    AutoQ3D CAD is a full 2D and 3D CAD application that allows you to create, edit and share your drawings and designs. It is intended for everybody as professionals, sketchers, architects, engineers, designers, students and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Archisketch icon

    Archisketch

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    Archisketch is a scale-aware sketching program ideal for Architects, interior and landscape designers, product designers, design students, or anyone working with design on an iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
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