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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
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 SOLIDWORKSZWCAD
Star Rating
(341)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that ZWCAD excels in ease of use, scoring 9.5 compared to SOLIDWORKS's 8.6. Users report that ZWCAD's intuitive interface and streamlined workflows make it accessible for beginners, while SOLIDWORKS can be more complex to navigate initially.
- Users on G2 mention that ZWCAD offers a free trial, making it easier for small businesses to test the software before committing, whereas SOLIDWORKS does not provide a similar entry-level pricing option, which can be a barrier for some users.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD outperforms SOLIDWORKS in file import capabilities, scoring 9.3 against SOLIDWORKS's 8.4. Users appreciate ZWCAD's ability to handle various file formats seamlessly, which is crucial for collaborative projects.
- Users report that both products score equally in drawing capabilities, with a perfect score of 9.4. However, reviewers say that SOLIDWORKS shines in modeling with a score of 9.4, while ZWCAD falls behind at 8.5, indicating that SOLIDWORKS may be better suited for complex modeling tasks.
- G2 users highlight that ZWCAD's support quality is rated higher at 9.2 compared to SOLIDWORKS's 8.1. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's responsive customer service and extensive online resources enhance the user experience significantly.
- Users say that ZWCAD has a better overall product direction with a score of 9.6, while SOLIDWORKS scores 8.6. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's commitment to regular updates and feature enhancements keeps it aligned with user needs and industry trends.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
Free Trial
1 license With One-Time Purchase
Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- 2D drafting tools
- Basic 3D viewing functionality
Free Trial
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
517
9.3
316
Ease of Use
8.6
521
9.5
317
Ease of Setup
8.2
93
9.5
225
Ease of Admin
7.9
46
9.0
42
Quality of Support
8.1
457
9.2
297
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
46
9.0
45
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
512
9.6
314
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
Plan
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.2
84
Design
Not enough data
7.8
80
Not enough data
7.3
81
Not enough data
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.4
92
Construction
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
7.6
81
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
7.9
81
Engineering
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.5
78
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.9
83
Design
9.5
100
9.4
256
9.4
100
8.5
239
9.3
96
8.5
241
8.1
96
7.9
234
Edit
8.5
94
9.3
251
8.3
87
8.6
243
9.3
95
9.1
243
8.3
82
9.0
244
Collaboration
8.6
91
9.1
251
9.0
93
9.1
246
8.4
87
8.9
246
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 ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
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
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SOLIDWORKS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZWCAD
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%
Architecture & Planning
20.2%
Civil Engineering
16.3%
Construction
14.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
35.3%
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
Dynamic blocks
1 Comment
IC
Hi Aleksandra,
The Dynamic Blocks is in development, but not yet available on ZWCAD. Please stay tuned for future versions.Read more
H
1 Comment
IC
Hi Farhatullah,
To learn how to make the most of ZWCAD, simply check out tutorials on zwsoft.com and ZWSOFT's YouTube channel.Read more
ZWCAD has no more discussions with answers
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