G2 Vendor Directory

OpenSCAD vs. SOLIDWORKS

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricOpenSCAD

by FreeCAD

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.34.5
Review count31707
Ease of use8.08.9
Ease of setup9.58.7
Quality of support8.98.5
Meets requirements8.59.0
NPS48.38709769.230769
Small Business56.7%47.1%
Mid-Market16.7%32.2%
Enterprise26.7%20.7%
Total page views2403,244
Total LLM citations1,31312,306

OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects.

Pros

    SOLIDWORKS

    SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD solution trusted by more than 8 million engineers and designers worldwide. For over 30 years, it has helped mechanical engineers, product designers and manufacturing firms compress design cycles, control costs and deliver higher-quality products faster. SOLIDWORKS combines parametric 3D modeling, integrated simulation, product data management and direct manufacturing workflows in a single, connected environment—eliminating the need for disconnected point tools.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Features
    • 3D Modeling
    • User Interface
    • Simulation Tools
    • CAD Integration