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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
€314.00 1 User Per Year
No pricing available
BricsCAD
Star Rating
(134)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
€314.00 1 User Per Year
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Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, while BricsCAD, although competent, scores slightly lower at 9.1. Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers a more intuitive interface for complex modeling tasks.
- Reviewers mention that BricsCAD shines in ease of setup, scoring 9.1 compared to SOLIDWORKS's 7.7. Users on G2 appreciate BricsCAD's straightforward installation process, making it a favorable choice for small businesses.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS has superior CAD-CAM import capabilities with a score of 9.1, while BricsCAD lacks this specific feature. Reviewers say that this makes SOLIDWORKS a better option for users needing seamless integration with CAM systems.
- Users say that SOLIDWORKS offers robust drawing tools, scoring 9.4, which are highly praised for their precision and versatility. In contrast, BricsCAD's drawing tools score 9.3, with some users noting that they find SOLIDWORKS's tools more comprehensive for detailed designs.
- Reviewers mention that BricsCAD has a slight edge in quality of support, scoring 9.0 compared to SOLIDWORKS's 8.1. Users report that BricsCAD's customer service is more responsive, which is crucial for small businesses needing quick assistance.
- Users on G2 report that SOLIDWORKS has a more extensive library of component libraries, scoring 7.9, while BricsCAD's library features are less comprehensive. Reviewers say that this can impact workflow efficiency when sourcing components for projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BricsCAD
BricsCAD® Lite
€314.00
1 User Per Year
Familiar CAD drafting functionality
- All familiar CAD functions in .dwg
- Full LISP support (vl, vlr, vla and vlax)
- 2D Constraint Management
SOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
BricsCAD
Free Trial is available
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
104
8.8
517
Ease of Use
8.9
106
8.6
521
Ease of Setup
9.0
33
8.2
93
Ease of Admin
8.8
27
7.9
46
Quality of Support
9.0
86
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
25
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
98
8.6
512
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Design
9.3
79
9.5
100
8.8
55
9.4
100
8.8
55
9.3
96
7.9
39
8.1
96
Edit
8.5
74
8.5
94
8.6
54
8.3
87
8.7
67
9.3
95
8.5
68
8.3
82
Collaboration
8.8
62
8.6
91
8.3
54
9.0
93
8.2
44
8.4
87
Library
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
CAD
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Data
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
40
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Design
Not enough data
9.4
42
Design
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Library
Not enough data
8.1
12
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Design
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
7.6
58
Tools
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.4
48
Work
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.4
46
Environment
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.6
52
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.6
26
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BricsCAD and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
BricsCAD has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Simulation & CAE, CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BricsCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOLIDWORKS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
20.2%
Civil Engineering
16.3%
Architecture & Planning
16.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.0%
Design
7.0%
Other
33.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
Discussions
Is BricsCAD free?
2 Comments
JC
for the working version it is better to use a licensed versionRead more
What is BricsCAD used for?
2 Comments
JD
BricsCad replaces the drawing board and does every aspect of design process from an Architect's viewpoint using your computer.Read more
Is it possible to do simulation and animation using BricsCAD ?
1 Comment
EB
You can indeed animate objects in BricsCAD. There is a dedicated animation panel.
There is also an anipath command to control camera movement.Read more
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...Read more
best use o this software
2 Comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
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