How to buy solidworks for personal use ?

Best answer: The only way to buy SOLIDWORKS is through a certified SOLIDWORKS reseller like GoEngineer. SOLIDWORKS products are sold worldwide through a large network of certified value-added resellers (VARs). SOLIDWORKS resellers also provide additional services, product training, and ongoing support.

FAQ

How much does SOLIDWORKS cost for hobbyists?
Not ready to build a business but still love to make things? 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers is meant for hobbyists and personal projects, giving you the best design tools in the industry for US$9.99 a month or US$99 a year*.

Can you buy a permanent SOLIDWORKS license?
Is SOLIDWORKS Subscription Based? SOLIDWORKS Subscription is an add-on that provides technical support, upgrades and new versions, certification exams and more – but you can still buy a perpetual license without a subscription.

Can hobbyists get SOLIDWORKS for free?
Let’s cut straight to the chase: It’s not possible to get SolidWorks for keeps without paying some cash. However, there are trial versions so you can test out the features, and educational and entrepreneurial versions available at a reduced cost. SolidWorks is an industrial-grade 3D CAD Software for engineers.

Do you need a license to use SOLIDWORKS?
Standalone SOLIDWORKS License Once a standalone license is activated, no internet connection or network server is required to start using SOLIDWORKS.

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What is the cheapest way to get SOLIDWORKS?
Get SolidWorks for as little as $60 if you’re a student. Get a free licence if you are a start-up. Licences can be purchased in BULK at discounted rates. Buy SolidWorks: The ONLY way to buy SolidWorks is through a certified reseller.

How much is a private SOLIDWORKS license?
The Cost of SOLIDWORKS and Subscription Services? One standalone license is $4,195. The annual subscription service price, which covers technical support, upgrades, and more for one year, is $1,295. SOLIDWORKS product licenses are offered in a tiered system of Standard, Professional, and Premium.

Do SOLIDWORKS licenses expire?
Your license never expires. So, if you purchased SolidWorks 2010 two years ago, you can use it forever. However, if you want any updates to the software or the new version when it comes out (historically, in the October/November timeframe each year), then you’ll want to purchase a software subscription instead.

Is it possible to rent SOLIDWORKS?
SOLIDWORKS FOR AS LITTLE AS $270 A MONTH Term licensing is available in Standard, Professional and Premium versions of SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Full subscription benefits and technical support is included with term licenses!

Is SOLIDWORKS better than AutoCAD?
Short Verdict. Both AutoCAD and Solidworks are comparable tools. AutoCAD is better suited for general-purpose 2D and 3D drafting, while Solidworks excels in developing sophisticated 3D models and simulations. There is no way to say one of these is superior to the other because it depends upon your requirements.

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Which is better Fusion 360 or SOLIDWORKS?
Fusion 360 is cloud-based and works on both Windows and Mac while SOLIDWORKS is purely Windows-based with cloud storage options. Fusion 360 has basic analysis and simulation tools, while SOLIDWORKS’ analysis and simulation features are much more comprehensive. Fusion 360 has decent scuplt tools while SOLIDWORKS doesn’t.

Can you get SOLIDWORKS for free as a student?
Student Access Included for Qualifying Schools With the SOLIDWORKS Student Access program, you can get your own license to use on your own device, wherever and whenever your imagination is ready to use it. If your institution has SOLIDWORKS, you probably qualify for a free license!

How long can I use SOLIDWORKS trial?
How Long Does the SOLIDWORKS Free Trial Last? You can either do a seven, 15 or 30-day trial.

What is a SOLIDWORKS standalone license?
Standalone Licensing With this licensing model, the SOLIDWORKS license is activated and tied to a particular workstation. With standalone licenses, it is possible to install SOLIDWORKS on more than one PC with a single license, but SOLIDWORKS can only be activated on a single machine per license.

Is there a free version of SOLIDWORKS?
Currently, there are two options available to try SOLIDWORKS for free. The first option is through MySolidWorks which offers an online product trial of the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Premium, all from within your browser.

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