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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKSSketchbook
Star Rating
(173)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SketchbookSummary
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, making it a preferred choice for complex design tasks, while Sketchbook, with a score of 9.1 in 3D modeling tools, is more suited for simpler, illustrative designs.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers superior CAD-CAM import capabilities with a score of 9.1, which is crucial for users needing seamless integration between design and manufacturing processes, whereas Sketchbook lacks this functionality, focusing instead on artistic drawing.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS has robust rendering tools rated at 8.0, which are essential for creating high-quality visualizations, while Sketchbook's rendering tools score lower at 7.4, indicating less emphasis on photorealistic outputs.
- Users on G2 say that SOLIDWORKS provides extensive file support, including STL, 3MF, and OBJ compatibility, which is vital for users working with various file formats, while Sketchbook's file options are more limited, focusing primarily on 2D formats.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has a higher ease of setup score of 7.7 compared to Sketchbook's 8.9, indicating that while Sketchbook is easier to set up, SOLIDWORKS offers more comprehensive features that may require a steeper learning curve.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS has a better quality of support with a score of 8.1, which is crucial for businesses relying on timely assistance, while Sketchbook's support quality is slightly higher at 8.2, but may not be as critical given its simpler use case.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableSketchbook
No pricing availableFree Trial
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableSketchbook
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
517
8.7
149
Ease of Use
8.6
521
9.0
151
Ease of Setup
8.2
93
9.1
11
Ease of Admin
7.9
46
8.1
6
Quality of Support
8.1
457
8.2
100
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
46
6.7
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
512
8.5
148
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Machining
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
Design
9.5
100
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
96
Not enough data
Edit
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
Library
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
CAD
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Logistics
9.1
25
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
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
Not enough data
Tools
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
Design
9.4
42
Not enough data
Design
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Tools
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Library
8.1
12
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Customization
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Design
9.2
59
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
7.6
58
Not enough data
Tools
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.4
48
Not enough data
Work
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
Not enough data
Environment
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SOLIDWORKS and Sketchbook are categorized as Sketching
Unique Categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, CAD Viewers, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Sketchbook is categorized as Drawing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SOLIDWORKS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sketchbook
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
Design
20.1%
Graphic Design
10.7%
Architecture & Planning
7.7%
Higher Education
7.1%
Arts and Crafts
5.9%
Other
48.5%
Discussions
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
What can Autodesk SketchBook do?
2 Comments
CA
It is ideal for various jobs, I use it to do:
• Sketches and studies for large format paintings
• Sketches for vectorized drawings for evaluation and...Read more
is sketch book good for drawing fan art?
1 Comment
RL
Sketchbook Pro by Autodesk is a fairly decent program for illustrating and designing characters. The other thing to know about Sketchbook Desktop has a few...Read more
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