Inventor

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Autodesk
SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS

Dassault Systèmes
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Professional-grade 3D CAD software for product design and engineering. Inventor® CAD software provides professional-grade 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation tools. Work efficiently with a powerful blend of parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based design capabilities. Work with anyone, anywhere no matter what CAD software they use. Use cloud-based design reviews to collect feedback from key stakeholders wherever they are. Follow the entire product development lifecycle with one data model. Design efficiently using specialized tools for sheet metal, frame design, and tube and pipe. Enable design, documentation, and process automation powered by iLogic. Access Inventor API to create your own add-ins. Go further by investigating Forge Design Automation API for running your job processes in the cloud.

About

SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD and product development solution, trusted by millions of designers and engineers worldwide. For over 30 years, SOLIDWORKS has empowered innovators to transform ideas into real, manufacturable products through intuitive modeling, simulation, and collaboration tools. The 2026 release introduces groundbreaking capabilities including AI-powered drawing automation, fastener recognition, and the AURA AI virtual companion. Integrated with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, it enables seamless cloud collaboration and data-driven decision-making. From startups to global manufacturers, users rely on SOLIDWORKS to accelerate design cycles, improve accuracy, and reduce time to market. It’s the complete ecosystem for taking any product from concept to production.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Product designers and engineers looking for a 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation tool

Audience

Engineers, designers, manufacturers, educators, and product development teams seeking powerful, intuitive 3D CAD software with advanced AI-driven automation, real-time collaboration, and simulation tools for faster, smarter product creation

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$2,190 per year
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Overall 2.0 / 5
ease 2.0 / 5
features 2.2 / 5
design 1.8 / 5
support 2.0 / 5

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Autodesk
Founded: 1982
United States
www.autodesk.com/products/inventor/overview

Company Information

Dassault Systèmes
Founded: 1981
France
www.solidworks.com

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Categories

Categories

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

Integrations

3D_Analyzer
CAD Blocks Free
CrossCad/Ware
EMWorks
Emulate3D
Epicor CPQ
ImageSite
K-Display Convert
K-Display View
Lattice Technology
Mercura
Open IFC Viewer
OpenBOM
Rollup
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
SolidView
Total ETO
Vistapoint
hyperMILL

Integrations

3D_Analyzer
CAD Blocks Free
CrossCad/Ware
EMWorks
Emulate3D
Epicor CPQ
ImageSite
K-Display Convert
K-Display View
Lattice Technology
Mercura
Open IFC Viewer
OpenBOM
Rollup
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
SolidView
Total ETO
Vistapoint
hyperMILL
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