Average Ratings 10 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Average Ratings 5 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Description

MATLAB® offers a desktop environment specifically optimized for iterative design and analysis, paired with a programming language that allows for straightforward expression of matrix and array mathematics. It features the Live Editor, which enables users to create scripts that merge code, output, and formatted text within an interactive notebook. The toolboxes provided by MATLAB are meticulously developed, thoroughly tested, and comprehensively documented. Additionally, MATLAB applications allow users to visualize how various algorithms interact with their data. You can refine your results through repeated iterations and then easily generate a MATLAB program to replicate or automate your processes. The platform also allows for scaling analyses across clusters, GPUs, and cloud environments with minimal modifications to your existing code. There is no need to overhaul your programming practices or master complex big data techniques. You can automatically convert MATLAB algorithms into C/C++, HDL, and CUDA code, enabling execution on embedded processors or FPGA/ASIC systems. Furthermore, when used in conjunction with Simulink, MATLAB enhances the support for Model-Based Design methodologies, making it a versatile tool for engineers and researchers alike. This adaptability makes MATLAB an essential resource for tackling a wide range of computational challenges.

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 No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Rollup Yes 
Sangfor aDesk Yes 
3D ContentCentral No 
Cline Yes 
CoLab No 
DELECO No 
Devin Yes 
EnSuite ReVue No 
GPT Pilot Yes 
HostAccess Yes 
LDRA Tool Suite Yes 
Mayhem Code Security Yes 
OnScale Solve Yes 
OpenCV Yes 
QDM SPC Platform Yes 
SWE-2 Yes 
Splint Yes 
SurfaceWorks No 
Unifize No 
iGRAF No 

Integrations

Rollup Yes 
Sangfor aDesk Yes 
3D ContentCentral Yes 
Cline No 
CoLab Yes 
DELECO Yes 
Devin No 
EnSuite ReVue Yes 
GPT Pilot No 
HostAccess No 
LDRA Tool Suite No 
Mayhem Code Security No 
OnScale Solve No 
OpenCV No 
QDM SPC Platform No 
SWE-2 No 
Splint No 
SurfaceWorks Yes 
Unifize Yes 
iGRAF Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
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) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

The MathWorks

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.mathworks.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.solidworks.com

Product Features

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 

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis No 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files No 
Integrated 3D Modeling No 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis No 

Data Science

Access Control No 
Advanced Modeling No 
Audit Logs No 
Data Discovery No 
Data Ingestion No 
Data Preparation No 
Data Visualization No 
Model Deployment No 
Reports No 

Data Visualization

Analytics No 
Content Management No 
Dashboard Creation No 
Filtered Views No 
OLAP No 
Relational Display No 
Simulation Models No 
Visual Discovery No 

Engineering

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

Financial Risk Management

Compliance Management No 
Credit Risk Management No 
For Hedge Funds Yes 
Liquidity Analysis No 
Loan Portfolio Management No 
Market Risk Management No 
Operational Risk Management No 
Portfolio Management No 
Portfolio Modeling No 
Risk Analytics Benchmarks No 
Stress Tests No 
Value At Risk Calculation No 

Fraud Detection

Access Security Management No 
Check Fraud Monitoring No 
Custom Fraud Parameters No 
For Banking No 
For Crypto No 
For Insurance Industry No 
For eCommerce No 
Internal Fraud Monitoring No 
Investigator Notes No 
Pattern Recognition No 
Transaction Approval No 

Predictive Analytics

AI / Machine Learning No 
Benchmarking No 
Data Blending No 
Data Mining No 
Demand Forecasting No 
For Education No 
For Healthcare No 
Modeling & Simulation No 
Sentiment Analysis No 

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling Yes 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling Yes 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database Yes 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling Yes 

Statistical Analysis

Analytics No 
Association Discovery Yes 
Compliance Tracking Yes 
File Management No 
File Storage Yes 
Forecasting No 
Multivariate Analysis No 
Regression Analysis No 
Statistical Process Control No 
Statistical Simulation Yes 
Survival Analysis No 
Time Series No 
Visualization No 

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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