SOLIDWORKS vs VariCAD
| SOLIDWORKS | VariCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | $4/mo | |
| Platforms | macOS, Web, Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $2,820/user/mo | |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Platform access | both | |
| Sculpting tools | Yes | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | built-in | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| Modeling method | hybrid | |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux (64-bit) | |
| File import and export | Import: STEP, DWG, DXF. Export: STEP, STL, IGES, 3D PDF, Collada, ACIS, 3D PRC, BMP, DWG, DXF. |
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