CadQuery vs SOLIDWORKS
| CadQuery | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | — |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | — |
| File import and export | Import: DXF, STEP, XML (XCAF), XBF. Export: DXF, SVG, STEP, STL, AMF, TJS, VRML, VTP, 3MF, glTF, XML (XCAF), XBF. | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Inferse, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.