Dassault Systems

SOLIDWORKS

Composite Score

8.7 /10

CX Score

8.9 /10

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What is SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio unite your entire ecosystem, allowing you to connect the people, applications, and real-time data from every aspect of your business for improved productivity, increased collaboration, and accelerated innovation. Adding DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP provides added visibility specifically for your factory’s environment.

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Awards & Recognition

SOLIDWORKS won the following awards in the Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing category

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2025 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2025

1 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Conflict Resolution

2024

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

6 Top Rated Capabilities

6 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2023

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2023

2 Top Rated Capabilities

3 Top Rated Features

2023

2022 Emotional Footprint Champion

2022

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact

2022

2022 Data Quadrant Champion

2022

2 Top Rated Capabilities

3 Top Rated Features

2022

2021 Data Quadrant Champion

2021

SOLIDWORKS Ratings

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88 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+91 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love SOLIDWORKS?

0% Negative

9% Neutral

91% Positive

Pros

Helps Innovate
Respectful
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 82

3D Modeling

Technical Drawings

Simulation

Visualization

2D Drawing

Collaboration

2D/3D Conversion

Raster Data Manipulation

Digital Scanning

Analytics and Reporting

Libraries & Templates

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

SOLIDWORKS Reviews

Ayub K.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

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Submitted Feb 2025

From Concept to Creation – SOLIDWORKS is the way !

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

Several factors make SOLIDWORKS stand out, but I will focus on two of the best; Parametric design - unlike AutoCad and other older 2D CAD software, SOLIDWORKS uses a parametric feature-based approach that is very easy to manage and improve Powerful 3D modeling and assembly tools - Solidworks is excellent for 3D modeling and assembly, especially for complex designs

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of SOLIDWORKS, is its parametric design and ease of modification. The ability to quickly make changes to a designwhile having all associated parts and drawings update automatically is a huge bonus.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One of the things I dislike about SOLIDWORKS is the high price and licensing model. SOLIDWORKS is pricey, especially for individual designers and small businesses. The subscription-based licensing is also restrictive

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are considering SOLIDWORKS, here are some points to consider; The price and the available licensing models - depending on requirements, it is important to consider the price of the product before you dive in. Workstation requirements - for smooth and flawless performance, ensure you also invest in a good computer/laptop that has a certified graphics card, good speed (both CPU, RAM, and hard disk)

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Hithesh T.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Electronics
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Nov 2024

Effective and efficient 3D CAD tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

SOLIDWORKS has user friendly user interface & dedicated for sheet metal design

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

3D sketch are done effortlessly

What do you dislike most about this product?

Performance speed on assembly level modelling

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

User Interface is user friendly

Pros

Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Inspires Innovation

Cons

Vendor's Interest First

Shivank D.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Mar 2024

Fast, famous and highly integrated Software

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

it can handle large amount of files, as this software is used across industry so it is very very easy to share files among businesses which is difficult with some other similar software

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Solidwork is a high speed software and it can handle and manage large and complex files for 2D modeling and simulation.

What do you dislike most about this product?

this software can be complex for beginners, and this softwer requires high end computer for optimal performance

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

i recommend star with the tutorial and get familiar with the software and its features,

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Efficient Service
Effective Service

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2022 Emotional Footprint Champion

2022 Data Quadrant Champion

2021 Data Quadrant Champion

SOLIDWORKS Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+91 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love SOLIDWORKS?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

3D Modeling Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

Technical Drawings Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

Simulation The ability to create and test circuit or motion simulation and structural validation.

Visualization The ability to see and interact with a design in a more intuitive and informative way.

2D Drawing The ability to create precise 2D drawings.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

2D/3D Conversion The ability to transforming a two-dimensional (2D) image or model into a three-dimensional (3D) representation.

Raster Data Manipulation Includes editing, simulated drawings, color models, vectorization and filters.

Digital Scanning Includes accuracy reports, photorealistic data visualization, and advanced measurement tools.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Libraries & Templates Includes a library of standard components and templates that users can insert into their designs, which speeds up the process of starting new projects.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

SOLIDWORKS Reviews

Ayub K.

From Concept to Creation – SOLIDWORKS is the way !

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Hithesh T.

Effective and efficient 3D CAD tool

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Shivank D.

Fast, famous and highly integrated Software

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

3D Modeling

Technical Drawings

Simulation

Visualization

2D Drawing

Collaboration

2D/3D Conversion

Raster Data Manipulation

Digital Scanning

Analytics and Reporting

Libraries & Templates

Vendor Capability Ratings

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization