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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

VariCAD is a 3D/2D CAD software that is primarily used for mechanical engineering design. This CAD software allows designers to quickly create, evaluate and modify models. All features and functions are included in one "fully loaded" package. VariCAD is one of the most intelligent choices on the market today, with a high performance-to-price ratio. VariCAD is small, lightweight, and easy to use. It also provides all the necessary tools for mechanical design. VariCAD includes: 3D modeling 2D Drawing and Editing Optional Support for Parameters Optional Support for Geometrical Constraints Shells Modeling, Pipelines, Wires Interferences in Crash Tests 3D Assemblies & Groups Surface Development (Sheet Metal Unbending) Symbol Libraries and Mechanical Part Libraries Calculations of 3D Objects and 2D Sections BOM and Title Blocks

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3D_Analyzer Yes 
Alibre Atom3D Yes 
Artec Studio Yes 
Bechtle PLM Yes 
EDGECAM Yes 
ENCY Yes 
ENCY Robot Yes 
Emulate3D Yes 
Envision evCreator Yes 
HSMXpress Yes 
Lattice Technology Yes 
MISys Manufacturing Yes 
Makersite Yes 
PDM Studio Yes 
PV Elite Yes 
Plasticity Yes 
ProNest 2021 Yes 
RAVEL Orchestrate Yes 
SimLab CAD Viewer Yes 
Vistapoint Yes 

Integrations

3D_Analyzer No 
Alibre Atom3D No 
Artec Studio No 
Bechtle PLM No 
EDGECAM No 
ENCY No 
ENCY Robot No 
Emulate3D No 
Envision evCreator No 
HSMXpress No 
Lattice Technology No 
MISys Manufacturing No 
Makersite No 
PDM Studio No 
PV Elite No 
Plasticity No 
ProNest 2021 No 
RAVEL Orchestrate No 
SimLab CAD Viewer No 
Vistapoint No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

989 €/user
VariCAD Viewer 20 €/user
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
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 No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.solidworks.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

VariCAD

Founded

1994

Country

Czech Republic

Website

varicad.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

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 No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
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 

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion Yes 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files Yes 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files Yes 
View .STL Files Yes 
View 2D Files Yes 
View 3D Files Yes 

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