Average Ratings 5 Ratings

Total
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support

Average Ratings 3 Ratings

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features
design
support

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.

Description

SelfCAD is a powerful 3D modeling software that is easy to use. Users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice all under one program. The program targets beginners, hobbyists, professionals, students, small and large business owners and freelancers who would like to design their 3D models quickly without having to spend a lot of time learning how to use the software. SelfCAD has a simplified interface in which the tools are well arranged in the interface making it an easy to use software. There are a lot many interactive tutorials available that makes learning fun. If you would like to introduce your students to 3D modeling, prepare professionals prototypes or designs, this is the best tool you need.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Accelygen Yes 
ArtiosCAD Yes 
Autodesk Viewer Yes 
CADbro Yes 
EMWorks Yes 
FreeMILL Yes 
Glovius CAD Viewer Yes 
ImageSite Yes 
MIDAS FEA NX Yes 
Mercura Yes 
PDM Studio Yes 
PEDYN P2000 Yes 
Poliigon Yes 
ProfiCAM VM Yes 
Sangfor aDesk Yes 
SimLab CAD Viewer Yes 
Simpleware Yes 
SprutCAM X Yes 
SurfaceWorks Yes 
WinMan ERP Yes 

Integrations

Accelygen No 
ArtiosCAD No 
Autodesk Viewer No 
CADbro No 
EMWorks No 
FreeMILL No 
Glovius CAD Viewer No 
ImageSite No 
MIDAS FEA NX No 
Mercura No 
PDM Studio No 
PEDYN P2000 No 
Poliigon No 
ProfiCAM VM No 
Sangfor aDesk No 
SimLab CAD Viewer No 
Simpleware No 
SprutCAM X No 
SurfaceWorks No 
WinMan ERP No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
$14.99/M, $149.99/YR
$500 perpetual license
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

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

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.solidworks.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

SelfCAD

Founded

2016

Country

United States

Website

www.selfcad.com

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 

Product Features

3D Modeling

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

3D Printing

Analytics No 
Customizable Support Structures Yes 
ERP No 
Integrates with CAD Yes 
Mesh Analysis and Repair Yes 
Model Setup and Plating No 
Multi-User Support and Permissions No 
Multiple/Shared Print Queues No 
Pre-Print Simulations No 
Print File Creation Yes 
Slicing Yes 

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