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Best SolidWorks alternatives in India (2026)
SolidWorks is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Dassault Systèmes, Waltham, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 0 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to SolidWorks are Siemens NX (On request), PTC Creo (On request), ArchiCAD (On request), Tekla Structures (On request) and STAAD.Pro (On request). Autodesk Fusion is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹15,000/month.
Why businesses look for a SolidWorks alternative
The price isn't published
Dassault Systèmes quotes SolidWorks per organisation. 6 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
SolidWorks has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
SolidWorks alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches SolidWorks's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
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| — | SolidWorks (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Siemens NX | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  PTC Creo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  ArchiCAD | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Tekla Structures | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  STAAD.Pro | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  ETABS | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Bentley MicroStation | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Ansys | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  COMSOL | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  Altair HyperWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Mastercam | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Autodesk BIM 360 / ACC | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 |  SimScale | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  AutoCAD | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Autodesk Revit | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Autodesk Inventor | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Autodesk 3ds Max | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Autodesk Maya | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Autodesk Fusion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 SolidWorks alternatives in detail
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6. ETABS
Computers and Structures · Walnut Creek · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Building analysis.
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7. Bentley MicroStation
Bentley Systems · Exton · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Infrastructure CAD.
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8. Ansys
Ansys · Canonsburg · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.1/5
Simulation software with Pune R&D.
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10. Altair HyperWorks
Altair · Troy · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.1/5
CAE simulation with Bengaluru R&D.
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How to choose a SolidWorks alternative
- Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
- Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
- Check local reseller training and support.
SolidWorks alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to SolidWorks in 2026?+
The closest matches to SolidWorks on App Advisor are Siemens NX (On request), PTC Creo (On request), ArchiCAD (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match SolidWorks, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to SolidWorks?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Autodesk Fusion (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to SolidWorks?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Autodesk 3ds Max starts lowest at ₹15,000/mo. Autodesk Fusion also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
SolidWorks vs Siemens NX: which is better?+
Siemens NX is the closest match to SolidWorks in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these SolidWorks alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category SolidWorks also covers, and Dassault Systèmes's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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