--- description: Learn more about SolidWorks Premium price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar 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 Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) > [SolidWorks Premium](/software/93121/solidworks-premium) # SolidWorks Premium Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/93121/solidworks-premium Page: 1 / 32\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/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 | 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 - 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 - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Was my first Cad software and learning it gave me the base of using other cad softwares. ----- ### "Best cad tool for designers" — 4.0/5 > **Kishore** | *19 March 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 ----- ### "Solidworks" — 5.0/5 > **Amine** | *28 January 2025* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It centralize a lot of tools for multiples tasks > > **Cons**: The 3D experience is terrible i've paid like for 2 years it's plugging with solidworks it has 0 efficiency only cloud problems > > Overall it's still correct because it fullfill my daily needs ----- ### "Great product\! Price is a bit crippling\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *2 April 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Simulation for FEA is invaluable for analyzing the strength of assemblies. Solidworks express gets left in the dust when you can analyze entire assemblies > > **Cons**: This is a very expensive add on. Our company has only 1-2 licenses with this premium feature because of the costs > > This is a very intuitive software that allows for suppressing components within the assembly FEA that you want to exclude from analysis, change remote loadings, and much more\! ----- ### "Great software, but price is a tough pill to swallow" — 3.0/5 > **Chris** | *28 May 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.com.au/software/93121/solidworks-premium?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/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