Link copied to clipboard # Bentley View vs SOLIDWORKS Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/bentley-view/solidworks/export.csv) Bentley ViewSOLIDWORKS[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Bentley View** **Free** · Bentley View **SOLIDWORKS** Free Trial **$2,820.00** Per Year · SOLIDWORKS Design Standard Offer **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Bentley View** Not enough reviews yet **SOLIDWORKS** 4 months Based on 14 responses Return on Investment **Bentley View** Not enough reviews yet **SOLIDWORKS** 16 months Based on 13 responses Perceived Cost **Bentley View** Not enough reviews yet **SOLIDWORKS** $$$$$ Average Discount **Bentley View** Not enough reviews yet **SOLIDWORKS** 10% **Pros & Cons** from reviews **Bentley View** Not enough data **SOLIDWORKS** [ Ease of Use (37) ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1930356&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Features (29) ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1930595&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Performance Issues (17) ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1935588&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Slow Performance (15) ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1931247&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Bentley View** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_29475ba01686e1cca703451b4b63fc7c/topodot.png "Product Avatar Image") TopoDOT ](https://www.g2.com/products/topodot/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/bentley-view/integrations) **SOLIDWORKS** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dfb12a5a88f8f2862f8227c868951fc6/ansys-fluent.JPG "Product Avatar Image") Ansys Fluent ](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9b382ecc8231d9ab219026ed27878ac1/ansys-mechanical.png "Product Avatar Image") Ansys Mechanical ](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-mechanical/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_269a752fb4baefda8b9e83f98c7646dc/autocad.png "Product Avatar Image") AutoCAD ](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_74e8c2b6032e9e6ea745b0b308009973/autodesk-fabrication-estmep.png "Product Avatar Image") AutoDesk Fabrication ESTmep ](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fabrication-estmep/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/integrations) Screenshots **Bentley View** No screenshot available **SOLIDWORKS** ![SOLIDWORKS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1834212/AURA_resized.jpg) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Bentley View** **8.6** /10 Based on 17 responses **SOLIDWORKS** **8.8** /10 Based on 591 responses Ease of Use **Bentley View** **8.2** /10 Based on 17 responses **SOLIDWORKS** **8.7** /10 Based on 596 responses Ease of Setup **Bentley View** Not enough data **SOLIDWORKS** **8.5** /10 Based on 166 responses Ease of Admin **Bentley View** Not enough data **SOLIDWORKS** **8.2** /10 Based on 58 responses Quality of Support **Bentley View** **7.9** /10 Based on 15 responses **SOLIDWORKS** **8.2** /10 Based on 529 responses Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Bentley View** Not enough data **SOLIDWORKS** **8.4** /10 Based on 58 responses Product Direction (% positive) **Bentley View** **6.6** /10 Based on 17 responses **SOLIDWORKS** **8.6** /10 Based on 575 responses **Features** ratings from reviews CAD Viewers **8.2** /10 Based on 16 responses **9.0** /10 Based on 55 responses Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Not enough data **8.8** /10 Based on 56 responses General-Purpose CAD Not enough data **8.9** /10 Based on 133 responses CAD Libraries Not enough data **8.9** /10 Based on 40 responses CAD Data Exchange Not enough data **8.8** /10 Based on 38 responses Additive Manufacturing Not enough data **7.9** /10 Based on 71 responses PCB Design Not enough data **8.2** /10 Based on 15 responses Simulation & CAE Not enough data **8.3** /10 Based on 73 responses Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Not enough data **8.4** /10 Based on 95 responses User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 35.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 47.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 17.6% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 35.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 47.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 17.6% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 46.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 32.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 20.8% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 46.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 32.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 20.8% **Reviewers' Industry** [![Bentley View](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4c7cd8c66ff3ff2cd61cc8066b31c4d2/bentley-view.SVG "Bentley View")](https://www.g2.com/products/bentley-view/reviews) Bentley View Civil Engineering 23.5% Design 17.6% Construction 17.6% Automotive 11.8% Consulting 5.9% Other 23.5% [![SOLIDWORKS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/87a0eaa40f8b9a14542c077a348a699d/solidworks.svg "SOLIDWORKS")](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) SOLIDWORKS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering 22.4% Design 11.8% Automotive 6.6% Medical Devices 5.7% Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing 5.6% Other 47.9% Alternatives **Bentley View Alternatives** ![Autodesk DWG TrueView](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_344b9dd03db879f652a1e20a9059c8b3/autodesk-dwg-trueview.jpeg "Autodesk DWG TrueView") [ Autodesk DWG TrueView ](/products/autodesk-dwg-trueview/reviews) ![Onshape](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64b9ed904ebc3f3bc714a720216f40d4/onshape.svg "Onshape") [ Onshape ](/products/onshape/reviews) ![Autodesk Fusion](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/28ab5b3990e257fc5851e9730734a9cc/autodesk-fusion.svg "Autodesk Fusion") [ Autodesk Fusion ](/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) ![DraftSight](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8c6a22ef0be41ae7f215cd03a0a6bd36/draftsight.svg "DraftSight") [ DraftSight ](/products/draftsight/reviews) **SOLIDWORKS Alternatives** ![Autodesk Fusion](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/28ab5b3990e257fc5851e9730734a9cc/autodesk-fusion.svg "Autodesk Fusion") [ Autodesk Fusion ](/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) ![Onshape](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64b9ed904ebc3f3bc714a720216f40d4/onshape.svg "Onshape") [ Onshape ](/products/onshape/reviews) ![Designcenter Solid Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d83699653e967e265705cdd3b757685d/designcenter-solid-edge.svg "Designcenter Solid Edge") [ Designcenter Solid Edge ](/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) ![Inventor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ce04423e3201c72cb3ff129d2325b8d4/inventor.svg "Inventor") [ Inventor ](/products/inventor/reviews)