--- description: Learn more about SolidWorks Premium pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: SolidWorks Premium Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) > [SolidWorks Premium](/software/93121/solidworks-premium) # SolidWorks Premium Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/93121/solidworks-premium Page: 1 / 32\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/93121/solidworks-premium?page=2) > Mechanical CAD, design validation, product data management, design communication, and CAD productivity tools in a single package. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 756 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses SolidWorks Premium? On-premise and cloud-based manufacturing design platform that allows individuals and enterprises of all sizes to create and collaborate 2D drafts, 3D designs, CAD models, animations and more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 756 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SolidWorks - **Founded**: 1993 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact SOLIDWORKS for pricing details or a local reseller. Free licenses available to qualifying start-ups and educational institutes/students. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana and 175 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - Animation - Annotations - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Component Library - Data Import/Export - Design Analysis - Design Management - Document Management Software - Drag & Drop - Manufacturing Design Data - Presentation Tools - Sketching and Annotation Tools - Third-Party Integrations - Version Control ## Integrations (5 total) - DriveWorks - SIMULIA - SWOOD - SigmaNEST - SolidCAM ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I strongly recommand to contact a VAR to help you during the installation > > Very good experience overall. SolidWorks Premium offers powerful tools, stability, and efficiency for professional design work ----- ### "Industry Standard 3D Modelling That Does Most Things Well" — 3.0/5 > **Jean-Louis** | *October 14, 2024* | Design | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It remains the industry standard so is a must-have for any design agency. It does all of the basics very well and from a functional standpoint it isn't missing much. > > **Cons**: Surface modelling functions are very limited, but BY FAR the biggest problem is the licensing model. They FORCE you to upgrade annually by bricking the software such that you cannot open any files created by a newer version of SW. > > Have used this software for approx. 20yrs and remain happy with it. I've tried some alternatives that each had some pros and cons relative to SW, but I still remain with SW as it is the best. If they would deal with the licensing issue I mentioned above I would be very happy with SW. ----- ### "Solidworks Premium: Powerful Software with High Demands." — 5.0/5 > **Thomas** | *October 27, 2024* | Aviation & Aerospace | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Solidworks Premium is extremely intuitive and easy to use. It has a well thought out and premium looking UI, and complex parts can be modeled and drawn to a very high standard. > > **Cons**: Solidworks Premium does require a moderate to high end system to run efficiently and with good user experience. The average laptop with 8-16GB RAM does underperform, and the experience is noticeably degraded when even a browser tab or text document was open, a task I feel it should not struggle with. For an assembly with only 350 components, I would expect less than 8GB of system RAM usage. ----- ### "Best cad tool for designers" — 4.0/5 > **Kishore** | *March 19, 2025* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The best thing i like about the software is its simplicity like even beginners can learn easily and a connection between sketch and drafting and finally its Tool box > > **Cons**: The downside of this software is its sadddenly crashes sometimes ,so all the work we have done before crashing will be lost. > > As mechanical engineer i made products to defence sector, by using i can made faster 3d models and production drawings within the one software and so its reduces the time and also money ----- ### "Great software, but price is a tough pill to swallow" — 3.0/5 > **Chris** | *May 28, 2025* | Medical Devices | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Powerful design capabilities: Robust tools for 3D modeling, simulation, and rendering. Great for complex engineering designs, especially if you have the right computer specs. User-friendly interface: easy to pick up. Layout makes finding tools and features quick and easy. Solid integration: Works well enough with other CAD/CAM tools, so can drop into existing workflow without much disruption. > > **Cons**: Expensive: The cost is simply very high compared to alternatives like Fusion 360. Recent changes to their subscription model make it feel even more expensive and less customer-friendly on price. Subscription model changes: switch in how they offer plans compared to a few years ago has made me rethink each year if we can stick with it for the long run, especially for smaller team/company. Learning curve: Interface is good, but still a learning curve to fully get the most out of all the features. > > We’ve really enjoyed using the software – it’s a powerful tool with all the features you could need for engineering design. The software itself is great and delivers on performance for most of our needs. But with the way pricing has been shifting, it’s making me question if it’s worth the investment for our company in the long term. If the cost was more competitive, I’d be all in, but right now, we have to consider alternatives. ----- Page: 1 / 32\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/93121/solidworks-premium?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/93121/solidworks-premium) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | ko | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data