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

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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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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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

Oliver T.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2025

Solid, if uninspiring.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

Industry standard, has been doing great for years.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Very solid and stable, needs minimal IT support.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Lack of online cloud integration.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you need it, you need it.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Helps Innovate

Cons

Slower Product Innovation
Leverages Incumbent Status
Commodity Features

Rahul D.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

"Powerful 3D Design with a Learning Curve: A Solid

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

World class 3D CSD Integration tools Collaboration

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Powerful 3D modeling User-friendly interface Integrated tools

What do you dislike most about this product?

Steep learning curve Resources intensive Interoperability issue

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Optimize performance Leverage solid works ecosystem Utilize community resources

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Trustworthy
Inspires Innovation
Respectful

Amine B.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2025

My experience with Solidworks

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

SOLIDWORKS stands out with its industry-leading parametric modeling, seamless simulation integration (FEA/CFD), and unmatched technical drawing tools making it the gold standard for mechanical engineers,

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of SOLIDWORKS is its unmatched parametric modeling and assembly management it handles complex mechanical designs with great precision.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The outdated UI and reliance on slow, glitchy add-ons for critical features like CAM or generative design coupled also 3DEXPERIENCE cloud tiers are overpriced in my opinion.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Only invest in SOLIDWORKS if you need industry-standard mechanical design precision but first test alternatives like Fusion 360 (for affordability/cloud)

Pros

Reliable
Security Protects
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

Cons

Charges for Enhancements
Less Efficient Service
Leverages Incumbent Status

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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

Oliver T.

Solid, if uninspiring.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Rahul D.

"Powerful 3D Design with a Learning Curve: A Solid

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Amine B.

My experience with Solidworks

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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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