SOLIDWORKS vs Virtual Steel
| SOLIDWORKS | Virtual Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | $4/mo | |
| Platforms | macOS, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $2,820/user/mo | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | 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 | direct | |
| Supported platforms | Windows | |
| File import and export | IFC, DXF, AKT, GEO, MBA, SDNF, STP (DSTV), STEP (214), STL, SMR, NC (DSTV), E57, XLS, CSV |
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