--- title: SolidWorks MBD Reviews meta\_title: 'SolidWorks MBD Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 11 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how SolidWorks MBD works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 11 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-07-28' parent\_category: name: CAD & PLM url: https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-plm --- # SolidWorks MBD Reviews & Product Details SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (MBD) lets you define and organize 3D dimensions, tolerances, datums, notes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and other annotations; customize publishing templates for manufacturing, such as Part or Assembly Specifications, Request for Quote (RFQ), and Incoming Inspection Reports. You can also publish to widely accepted formats, such as eDrawings, STEP 242, and 3D PDF for clear 3D communications * * * Seller [Dassault Systemes](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dassault-systemes) Discussions [SolidWorks MBD Community](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-mbd/discuss) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Onshape](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Onshape") Onshape 4.7/5(725) ](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) [ ![Teamcenter](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Teamcenter") Teamcenter 4.3/5(1,487) ](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) [ ![Ideagen Quality Management](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ideagen Quality Management") Ideagen Quality Management 4/5(491) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ideagen-quality-management/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-mbd/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 11 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing") UE Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/26/2018 "Solid software for the market standard" 4/5 What do you like best about SolidWorks MBD? Intuitive ease of use certainly lends itself to a lower learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolidWorks MBD? It's in my opinion that 3D designers/modelers of other disciplines should be able to pick this up with ease as there are a current glut in the market for knowledgeable operators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks MBD: Cost to break in is fairly steep compared with similar products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolidWorks MBD solving and how is that benefiting you? Streamline from concept to prototype takes weeks now versus months. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about SolidWorks MBD? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about SolidWorks MBD ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-mbd/discussions/new) GU Guest User What is SolidWorks MBD used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-mbd-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-mbd/discuss) ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more. 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