Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total
ease
features
design
support

Average Ratings 5 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Description

Fusion 360 seamlessly integrates design, engineering, electronics, and manufacturing into one cohesive software environment. It offers a comprehensive suite that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB capabilities within a single development platform. Additionally, users benefit from features like EAGLE Premium, HSMWorks, Team Participant, and various cloud-based services, including generative design and cloud simulation. With an extensive range of modeling tools, engineers can effectively design products while ensuring their form, fit, and function through multiple analysis techniques. Users can create and modify sketches using constraints, dimensions, and advanced sketching tools. It also allows for editing or fixing imported geometry from other file formats with ease. Design modifications can be made without concern for time-dependent features, enabling flexibility in the workflow. Furthermore, the software supports the creation of intricate parametric surfaces for tasks such as repairing or designing geometry, while history-based features like extrude, revolve, loft, and sweep dynamically adapt to any design alterations made. This versatility makes Fusion 360 an essential tool for modern engineering practices.

Description

SOLIDWORKS is a world-leading 3D design, CAD, and product development platform that has defined innovation for engineers and creators for over three decades. Built by Dassault Systèmes, it delivers a unified environment for design, simulation, documentation, and manufacturing—all with the goal of helping users bring ideas to life faster. The 2026 version marks a major leap forward with AI-powered automation, including selective loading for large assemblies, fastener recognition, and AURA AI, an intelligent design companion that boosts productivity. Deep integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud ecosystem allows teams to collaborate securely, access designs anywhere, and connect real-time data from concept to production. With powerful simulation tools, electrical design integration, and streamlined workflows, SOLIDWORKS reduces manual effort and design iteration time dramatically. Its intuitive interface and broad compatibility make it ideal for both professionals and students. Trusted by innovators like Future Motion, Toyota, and Vermeer, SOLIDWORKS continues to shape the future of design and engineering. Whether you’re creating consumer products, vehicles, or complex machinery, it provides everything you need to go from idea to reality.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

3Dfindit
Autodesk Viewer
CAMplete TruePath
CMM-Manager
HSMWorks
Makersite
OpenBOM
SimLab Composer
Virtofy
CrossCad/Ware
Cut3D
DFMPro
EMWorks
EnSuite ReVue
Glovius CAD Viewer
MultiSurf
NVIDIA Iray
RayViz
SURFCAM
Vistapoint

Integrations

3Dfindit
Autodesk Viewer
CAMplete TruePath
CMM-Manager
HSMWorks
Makersite
OpenBOM
SimLab Composer
Virtofy
CrossCad/Ware
Cut3D
DFMPro
EMWorks
EnSuite ReVue
Glovius CAD Viewer
MultiSurf
NVIDIA Iray
RayViz
SURFCAM
Vistapoint

Pricing Details

$495 per year
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.solidworks.com

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

3D Printing

Analytics
Customizable Support Structures
ERP
Integrates with CAD
Mesh Analysis and Repair
Model Setup and Plating
Multi-User Support and Permissions
Multiple/Shared Print Queues
Pre-Print Simulations
Print File Creation
Slicing

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

CAD Viewers

Annotate
Batch Conversion
Collaboration Tools
Editing
Track Changes
View .DWF Files
View .DWG Files
View .IGES Files
View .STEP Files
View .STL Files
View 2D Files
View 3D Files

Collaboration

Brainstorming
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Project Management
Real Time Editing
Task Management
Version Control
Video Conferencing

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility
Finite Element Analysis
Fluid Dynamics
Import / Export Files
Integrated 3D Modeling
Manufacturing Process Simulation
Mechanical Event Simulation
Multibody Dynamics
Thermal Analysis

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition
CAD
CNC Machining
Custom Commands
Raw Material Management
Toolpath Simulation

PCB Design

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

Simulation

1D Simulation
3D Modeling
3D Simulation
Agent-Based Modeling
Continuous Modeling
Design Analysis
Direct Manipulation
Discrete Event Modeling
Dynamic Modeling
Graphical Modeling
Industry Specific Database
Monte Carlo Simulation
Motion Modeling
Presentation Tools
Stochastic Modeling
Turbulence Modeling

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

Alternatives

ActCAD Software Reviews

ActCAD Software

Jytra Technology Solutions

Alternatives

iC3D Reviews

iC3D

Creative Edge Software
Kenesto Reviews

Kenesto

Kenesto Corporation
SOLIDWORKS Reviews

SOLIDWORKS

Dassault Systèmes
OrCAD X Reviews

OrCAD X

Cadence Design Systems
AutoCAD Reviews

AutoCAD

Autodesk
CATIA Reviews

CATIA

Dassault Systèmes