Your question: How do I get SOLIDWORKS for personal use?

Is SolidWorks free for personal use?

There are free and low cost SolidWorks options. There are free 1-year trial licenses available (USC’s AME 101 Syllabus has instructions on how to get it, although I believe that I do not personally qualify for this license.

How much does SolidWorks cost for an individual?

The price for one license of SolidWorks Standard is $3995 with an annual maintenance fee of $1295.

How much does SolidWorks cost for hobbyists?

A monthly subscription of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers costs US$9.99 every month (excluding taxes). A yearly subscription costs US$99 per year (excluding taxes).

Is there a cheap version of SolidWorks?

While not one of Autodesk’s most well-known products, Fusion 360 is another cloud-based tool that you should test out as a viable, affordable SolidWorks alternative.

How can I practice SOLIDWORKS for free?

Here are the top 5 resources out there to help you learn SOLIDWORKS for free.

1. YouTube – Model Mania: The Best Kept Secret on YouTube. …
2. 3DEXPERIENCE World Recordings – A Thousand Hours of SOLIDWORKS Content. …
3. Reseller Webinars (Recorded Webinars) …
4. MySOLIDWORKS eLearning. …
5. Certifications.

How much does SOLIDWORKS 2020 cost?

The Cost of SOLIDWORKS and Subscription Services? One standalone license is $4,195. The annual subscription service price, which covers technical support, upgrades, and more for one year, is $1,295. SOLIDWORKS product licenses are offered in a tiered system of Standard, Professional, and Premium.

Is Fusion 360 better than SOLIDWORKS?

Fusion 360 is simpler than Solidworks, but still a powerful software in its own right. Fusion 360 is easier to learn and grasp. While Fusion 360 can do almost everything that Solidworks can do, at the end of the day, Solidworks is much more powerful all around.

Is AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS better?

Short Verdict

Both AutoCAD and Solidworks are comparable tools. AutoCAD is better suited for general-purpose 2D and 3D drafting, while Solidworks excels in developing sophisticated 3D models and simulations.

How do I install SOLIDWORKS on my laptop?

Run the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager

1. Select the Download link in the page and a zip file will download from the SOLIDWORKS web site. …
2. After the SolidWorksSeup.exe zip file has completed downloading run the SolidWorksSeup.exe file from your local machine.

How much does SOLIDWORKS 2019 cost?

The price for the most recent edition of SOLIDWORKS 2019 standard license is $3,995. Subscription Support, which allows you to upgrade to the newest version and receive immediate technical support, among other benefits, is $1,295. For other license prices and any questions you may have, please call us at 800-454-2233.

How long is SOLIDWORKS free trial?

How long does the SOLIDWORKS free trial last? The trial can last for 7, 15, or 30 days.

Is SOLIDWORKS subscription worthwhile?

SolidWorks is a very good package for the money. I would seriously consider if you need the added expense. Solidworks is quite capable, though not always the best for every task, of course I seen people do impressive thing in Microsoft Paint, so the individual has alot to do with it.

What CAD is similar to SolidWorks?

Top 10 Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS

• Fusion 360.
• Onshape.
• Inventor.
• Solid Edge.
• SketchUp.
• Creo Parametric.
• AutoCAD.
• FreeCAD.

Is FreeCAD cloud based?

Is it possible to to allow internet users to visit a website and have access to a limited workbench using Freecad (software saved on the cloud) where the user can design or edit basic concepts (limited by a workbench) or edit existing pre-loaded designs, while logged into our website.