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Description

Kenesto is a cloud-based storage system used to manage engineering, design, construction documents. Less expensive than enterprise PDM software, Kenesto offers automatic file locking, versioning and vaulting, 2D/3D viewing and web-based design review tools that are not available in consumer-grade cloud storage solutions like Dropbox and Google Drive. The solution acts like a mounted disk in customer's office, but with a single source of truth in cloud. File locking prevents users overwriting each other's data. All files are kept in perpetuity. Windows Explorer's familiar user interface allows files and folders to be arranged in the same manner as a C Drive. Kenesto supports workflows and tasks. SolidWorks plugin is free. All files are encrypted and stored in secure AWS S3 storage.

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 Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

OpenBOM Yes 
Bechtle PLM No 
CAD Blocks Free No 
CAMWorks No 
Canvas Envision No 
CoLab No 
CrossCad/Ware No 
Eziil No 
FreeMILL No 
HOOPS Exchange No 
Makersite No 
Mercura No 
PEDYN P2000 No 
ProNest 2021 No 
Propel No 
SEE Electrical No 
Sangfor aDesk No 
Sibe No 
Simpleware No 
Virtofy No 

Integrations

OpenBOM Yes 
Bechtle PLM Yes 
CAD Blocks Free Yes 
CAMWorks Yes 
Canvas Envision Yes 
CoLab Yes 
CrossCad/Ware Yes 
Eziil Yes 
FreeMILL Yes 
HOOPS Exchange Yes 
Makersite Yes 
Mercura Yes 
PEDYN P2000 Yes 
ProNest 2021 Yes 
Propel Yes 
SEE Electrical Yes 
Sangfor aDesk Yes 
Sibe Yes 
Simpleware Yes 
Virtofy Yes 

Pricing Details

$27/user/month (single user)
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Kenesto Corporation

Founded

2007

Country

United States

Website

www.kenesto.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.solidworks.com

Product Features

Construction Management

Accounting Integration No 
Budget Tracking/Job Costing No 
CRM No 
Change Orders No 
Commercial No 
Contract Management No 
Contractors No 
Equipment Tracking No 
Estimating No 
Incident Reporting No 
Mobile Access No 
Offline Access No 
RFI & Submittals No 
Residential No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Timesheets No 

Document Management

Access Controls No 
Archiving & Retention Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Compliance Tracking No 
Document Archiving Yes 
Document Assembly No 
Document Capture No 
Document Conversion No 
Document Delivery No 
Document Indexing No 
Document Retention No 
Electronic Signature No 
Email Management No 
File Recovery No 
File Type Conversion No 
Forms Management No 
Full Text Search No 
Offline Access No 
Optical Character Recognition No 
Print Management No 
Version Control Yes 

PDF

Annotations No 
Convert to PDF No 
Digital Signature No 
Encryption No 
Merge / Append No 
PDF Reader No 
Watermarking No 

Product Data Management

Bill of Material Management No 
Document Management Yes 
Formula Management No 
Product Analytics No 
Product Lifecycle Management No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control Yes 

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Architecture

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material No 
Building Information Modeling No 
Client Management No 
Contact Management No 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Visualization / Presentation No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Engineering

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration Yes 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Engineering Yes 
Mechanical Engineering Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Structural Engineering No 

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