Average Ratings 5 Ratings

Total
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features
design
support

Average Ratings 2 Ratings

Total
ease
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

ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable, and DWG compatible CAD solution. This affordable ZWCAD ensures that you are always able to design with quality and productivity. ZWCAD's innovative features and tools will streamline your workflow. ZWCAD mobile solution CAD Pockets lets your team view, edit, and communicate drawings anywhere and anytime. AEC, MFG. Mechanical, GIS. Civil Engineering... No matter what industry you work in, there are vertical applications that will suit your needs. Porting is possible for strong APIs such as VBA, ZRX and LISP.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

CAD&BIM Free Viewer Yes 
3Dfindit Yes 
Accelygen Yes 
Artec Studio Yes 
ArtiosCAD Yes 
BoltsEtAl Yes 
CAD Blocks Free Yes 
CADbro Yes 
DELECO Yes 
Designhubz Yes 
Epicor CPQ Yes 
Lattice Technology Yes 
MeshCAM Yes 
Meshmatic Yes 
Moldex3D Yes 
ONGAA CAM Yes 
PointCab Origins No 
SOLIDWORKS MBD Yes 
SUPERVIEW Yes 
hyperMILL Yes 

Integrations

CAD&BIM Free Viewer Yes 
3Dfindit No 
Accelygen No 
Artec Studio No 
ArtiosCAD No 
BoltsEtAl No 
CAD Blocks Free No 
CADbro No 
DELECO No 
Designhubz No 
Epicor CPQ No 
Lattice Technology No 
MeshCAM No 
Meshmatic No 
Moldex3D No 
ONGAA CAM No 
PointCab Origins Yes 
SOLIDWORKS MBD No 
SUPERVIEW No 
hyperMILL No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$899
Perpetual licenses start from 899$
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 No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
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 Yes 
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

ZWCAD Software

Founded

1998

Country

China

Website

www.zwsoft.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

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library Yes 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View Yes 
Design Templates Yes 
Drafting No 

CAD Viewers

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

Engineering

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

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