Pricing Guide for Solidworks Packages
A comprehensive guide to some of the most common questions people have about SOLIDWORKS packages.
What is the Price of SOLIDWORKS?
The Cost of SOLIDWORKS and Subscription Services?
SOLIDWORKS term licenses start off at $2,820 per year, which includes subscription services and full technical support.
SOLIDWORKS perpetual licenses start off at $4,195 per license plus the cost of two years of subscription services.
SOLIDWORKS product licenses are offered in a tiered system of Standard, Professional, and Premium. As you move up to Professional and Premium levels, you gain additional capabilities as well as additional license and support costs. Contact Us to learn about the latest SOLIDWORKS promotions.
Our customers often have very unique needs and benefit from more of the SOLIDWORKS portfolio than just 3D CAD. Contact GoEngineer Directly to discuss your business goals and we can create a custom SOLIDWORKS price quote for the products, services, and/or training that can help you meet your goals quickly.
WHERE to BUY SOLIDWORKS?
Find a SOLIDWORKS Reseller
The only way to buy SOLIDWORKS is through a certified SOLIDWORKS reseller like GoEngineer.
SOLIDWORKS products are sold worldwide through a large network of certified value-added resellers (VARs). SOLIDWORKS resellers also provide additional services, product training, and ongoing support.
GoEngineer is a nationwide SOLIDWORKS reseller with offices and training facilities throughout the U.S. Browse our office locations to find one near you.
How to BUY SOLIDWORKS?
Interested in purchasing a 3D CAD solution, but not sure where to get started? We've outlined 5 recommended steps to point you in the right direction.
Step 1: Do Your Research
The first step for many SOLIDWORKS buyers is research. Many types of resources are available to help you make the right decision for your company. Examples include whitepapers, blog posts, eBooks, product matrices, and videos like the ones available in our resource center. Many people investigating new 3D CAD software find that attending an educational event is helpful . You can also check out how well your computer gear matches up with the SOLIDWORKS hardware requirements.
You may need additional capabilities beyond design, so you will want to visit the Guide to Buying SOLIDWORKS Simulation the Guide to Buying SOLIDWORKS Electrical, and the Guide to Buying SOLIDWORKS PDM.
Step 2: Get a Software Demonstration
Request a Demonstration directly for details and pricing of the software by certified application engineers at your local SOLIDWORKS reseller. This ensures that the features and functionality match the requirements of the organization considering SOLIDWORKS products.A demo also provides an opportunity to learn more about GoEngineer and to review other software offerings for:
Step 3: Proposal or Quote
Once you have confirmed for yourself that the tools will work in your environment, the next step will be either a proposal or SOLIDWORKS price quote that includes details of products to be purchased, all costs associated with the software, as well as any services recommended.
Step 4: Purchasing Process
From there, the next step will follow the procurement process inside your organization, often meaning your company will issue a purchase order. Once there is confirmation of your intent to buy SOLIDWORKS software and you have arranged a payment method, we order the software on your behalf. It usually takes SOLIDWORKS about 3 business days to process your order.
Step 5: Get Started with Your New Software
After your order is completed, we provide you with your serial numbers as well as additional information about getting started. We will also begin scheduling any services or training that were purchased.
How to Choose a SOLIDWORKS Solution
Which Solution is Right for You?
Selecting the right 3D design solution depends on your company’s specific needs and use case. SOLIDWORKS provides a variety of options to choose from with different features at different price points.
SOLIDWORKS Standard
Even as the entry-level 3D CAD product, SOLIDWORKS Standard users benefit from the ease of use and improved productivity. Create parametric parts, assemblies, and production-level drawings. Take advantage of tools to generate complex surfaces, sheet metal flat patterns, and structural weldments.
SOLIDWORKS Professional
SOLIDWORKS Professional builds upon the capabilities of the Standard product. When companies select this version they can take advantage of tools for even better productivity including the Design Checker, SOLIDWORKS Toolbox, costing, visualization, and much more.
SOLIDWORKS Premium
As the flagship product, SOLIDWORKS Premium integrates 3D design, simulation, motion, product data management, advanced wire and pipe routing functionality, point cloud data import, and CAD productivity tools in a single, affordable easy to use package. Go from concept to virtual prototype faster than you ever thought possible with the desired quality using a single easy to use application.
To help make the most informed decision of which package is best for you, take an in-depth look at the features included in each solution in our SOLIDWORKS Product Matrix.
If you need to collaborate with team members across departments and geography, be sure to check out our 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS packages that combine the industry-leading functionality of SOLIDWORKS CAD with secure, cloud-based data management and collaboration tools. Contact GoEngineer directly for details and SOLIDWORKS pricing.
Four Types of SOLIDWORKS Licenses
How Does SOLIDWORKS Licensing Work?
Before you buy SOLIDWORKS, here is an overview of the types of licenses that are offered to best suit your needs including commercial, academia, research, and entrepreneurs/startup. Contact a SOLIDWORKS Sales Expert to discuss your unique needs.
Commercial Licenses
Companies of all sizes need integrated solutions to help them innovate and grow their business. SOLIDWORKS products are easy-to-learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more cost-efficiently.
Academia Licenses
SOLIDWORKS Education Edition offers schools the complete CAD teaching tool, featuring software, certification full curriculum, and interactive courseware.
Research Licenses
The SOLIDWORKS Research Edition gives researchers the latest in engineering technology with no restrictions for use in publications, industry-funded projects, intellectual property transfer, and patent applications. Plus there's no educational watermark - allowing you to clearly present your work.
Entrepreneurs and Startup Licenses
The SOLIDWORKS for Entrepreneurs program offers software, training, and co-marketing resources at no cost to help you succeed.
Benefits of a SOLIDWORKS Subscription
Can You Buy SOLIDWORKS Without a Subscription?
Yes, you can purchase a license of SOLIDWORKS without an ongoing annual subscription fee. Cloud Services* are now included with all new licenses of SOLIDWORKS and are also available for legacy licenses . Take advantage of 3D design sharing, markup, data storage, design review, and collaboration in the cloud as part of your new subscription.
In addition, a SOLIDWORKS Subscription includes support, upgrades, new versions, free certification exams, and free training to improve your performance and productivity with an intuitive 3D design experience, giving you a competitive advantage. You also receive free licenses for SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard and SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard, as well as access to MySolidWorks where you can view 600+ product tutorial videos.
For a full list of the benefits included with a license on an active subscription, click the button below.
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Options to Rent vs. Buy SOLIDWORKS
Choosing a SOLIDWORKS License Option
When you are ready to purchase, there are two different SOLIDWORKS licensing options that give you the ability to buy or rent SOLIDWORKS products. Those licensing types include term licenses and perpetual licenses.
What is a SOLIDWORKS Term License?
SOLIDWORKS term licenses offer a short-term commitment with the flexibility to match your workload and expenses. They are available to rent in increments of 3 months or 1 year. Term licenses offer a considerably lower upfront initial investment that is attractive to startups or freelancers as well as to people who want to buy SOLIDWORKS for personal use.
For a full list of products available for term licensing and answers to some commonly asked questions, click the button below.
What is a SOLIDWORKS Perpetual License?
There are two different types of perpetual licenses to choose from: Standalone and SNL (SolidNetWork Licenses).
A perpetual license is by far the most popular option for SOLIDWORKS customers. A perpetual license, as the name implies, never expires and will run indefinitely. Perpetual licensing with subscription also offers the lowest total cost of ownership over the long term. Customers get peace of mind knowing that the data and intellectual property that they create will always be accessible and available.
SOLIDWORKS has no plans to retire or stop selling perpetual licenses. They understand that perpetual and term serve different needs, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach for licensing. This is very different from other vendors in the CAD industry like Autodesk and PTC that are eliminating perpetual licenses and are instead only offering term licenses that are more expensive in the long term.
What is a SOLIDWORKS Perpetual Standalone License?
Standalone licenses, as the name implies, are intended for an individual user of SOLIDWORKS or any related product such as Simulation, Composer, or Electrical. It uses an Activate/Deactivate mechanism to entitle the software for use after installation or to move a license entitlement to another device or to a new user at the same company while ensuring that just one license is being used at any one time. Activation is a one-time process that requires that you have internet or email access to complete the process. Once activated, you do not need to be online to use your software.
What is a SOLIDWORKS Perpetual Floating License or SOLIDWORKS SNL License?
SNL licenses (also called floating licenses) let you to stretch your investment across all your users. SNL relies on a utility that runs on a computer that is in the same network as the users. Any computer can be used – it just needs to be one all the time. Here’s how it works: when a user starts SOLIDWORKS or any related product or add-in, it checks to see if licenses are either in use or available. Once a user closes their software, the license is immediately released back to the server for another person to use.
Why Choose GoEngineer as Your VAR?
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