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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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+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

gopal s.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted May 2024

Easy to use, but a bit pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

The comprehensive integrated simulation capabilities, easy-to-use interface, seamless connection with Dassault Systèmes products, and wide range of add-ons make SOLIDWORKS stand out. Its robust community and support system only serve to increase its allure, giving designers and engineers in a variety of sectors a flexible and user-friendly option.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

features and ease of access

What do you dislike most about this product?

SOLIDWORKS' performance with very big assemblies is one of the most prevalent complaints, as it can be erratic and slow at times. Furthermore, the program can be rather costly, particularly when add-ons and maintenance are taken into account. The high learning curve for more advanced capabilities could also be difficult for users to navigate.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would advise anyone thinking about evaluating SOLIDWORKS to make use of its user-friendly interface, powerful simulation capabilities, and smooth interaction with other Dassault Systèmes products. To increase your productivity and design efficiency, check out the many plugins and add-ons available for customization. You can also make use of the robust community and support services.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Saves Time

Cons

Less Friendly Negotiation
Vendor Friendly Policies

Gowtham B.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Transportation
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

One of the best 3D modelling softwares in market.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

The easy to build 3D modelling features and the ability to analyze the developed models is one of the best feature that is.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

User friendly and the animations.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Renders a little slower.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is the best tool in this space out there.

Pros

Caring
Altruistic
Acts with Integrity
Generous Negotitation

Mohit G.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Manufacturing
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Superb Product For 3d modelling

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

Solid-works gets time to time updates in its version which makes it more useful as they add new features every time which prove to really helpful.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It supports 3d model files of different softwares sent by my suppliers and its feature recognition option brings back the entire feature tree with all the steps using which the imported file was created and ultimately allows me to edit that file as per my need.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It is a worth use software for me and i am using it since last 10 years so i donot find any drawback in it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If somebody is looking for a simple and easy software which can create 3d models, assemblies and drawings and can integrate with various PLM softwares then solidworks can be the best choice.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing
Inspires Innovation
Caring

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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

gopal s.

Easy to use, but a bit pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Gowtham B.

One of the best 3D modelling softwares in market.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Mohit G.

Superb Product For 3d modelling

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