SOLIDWORKS Products
SOLIDWORKS is the industry leading 3D CAD software for engineers and designers. Each package contains a proven set of tools for generating 3D modeing and creating production-ready 2D detailed drawings. Choose which product you would like to learn more about or view our comparison matrix below to learn more.
SOLIDWORKS Standard
Looking for an easy-to-use, no-frills 3D CAD design tool? SOLIDWORKS Standard 3D Modeling Software provides all the features you need to rapidly create production-level 3D product designs.
SOLIDWORKS Professional
Ready to move to the next level in 3D CAD design? SOLIDWORKS Professional 3D CAD software is made for seasoned design teams with tools to help streamline the product development process.
SOLIDWORKS Premium
SOLIDWORKS Premium builds on the Standard and Professional packages with expansive design simulation capabilities, electrical routing and harnessing, piping, motion analysis and surface flattening.
Compare SOLIDWORKS Products
Discover the right SOLIDWORKS products for your needs by watching our short intro videos or by comparing functionality using the matrix below. If you have questions then please get in touch via our live chat, or contact us form.
| SOLIDWORKS Package Feature | SOLIDWORKS Standard | SOLIDWORKS Professional | SOLIDWORKS Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | ● | ● | ● |
| Part and Assembly Modeling | ● | ● | ● |
| 2D Drawings | ● | ● | ● |
| Design Reuse and Automation | ● | ● | ● |
| Animation and Visualization | ● | ● | ● |
| Interference Check | ● | ● | ● |
| Collaborate and Share CAD Data (3D Interconnect & eDrawings) | ● | ● | ● |
| Advanced CAD File Import | ● | ● | ● |
| Basic Analysis Tools (SimulationXpress & FloXpress) | ● | ● | ● |
| Productivity Tools | ● | ● | ● |
| SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard | ● | ● | ● |
| Design for Manufacturing | ● | ● | ● |
| SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard (Must be on Active Subscription) | ● | ● | |
| CAD Libraries | ● | ● | |
| Automatic Task Scheduling and Batch Processing | ● | ● | |
| Design for Cost & Cost Estimation | ● | ● | |
| ECAD/MCAD Collaboration (CircuitWorks™) | ● | ● | |
| Advanced Photorealistic Rendering (PhotoView 360) | ● | ● | |
| CAD Standards Checking | ● | ● | |
| Automated Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis (TolAnalyst) | ● | ● | |
| SOLIDWORKS File Management | ● | ● | |
| Reverse Engineering (ScanTo3D) | ● | ● | |
| eDrawings® Professional | ● | ● | |
| Motion Analysis | ● | ||
| Structural Part and Assembly Analysis | ● | ||
| Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Environmental Impact: SOLIDWORKS Sustainability | ● | ||
| Routing of Pipes and Tubes | ● | ||
| Routing of Electrical Cabling and Wiring Harnesses | ● | ||
| Routing of Rectangular and Other Sections | ● | ||
| Advanced Surface Flattening | ● | ||
| Assembly Level Cost Roll Up | ● |