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Autodesk Fusion vs SolidWorks Premium Comparison (2026)

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SolidWorks Premium

Overview

Autodesk Fusion is a 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool that combines industrial and mechanical design, simulation, collaboration, and machin...

SolidWorks Premium is the leading 3D design solution in the industry. It seamlessly integrates powerful design tools-including industry-leading part, assembly, and drawing capabilities with built-in simulation, rendering, animation, product data management, and cost estimation. SolidWorks will help you get work done faster and easier than before, using innovative phases of product creation to achieve a more productive 3D design experience.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

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Pricing

Starting from

85

/user

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

272

5

4

3

2

1

172

75

16

3

6

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
76%
would recommend this app

4.6

760

5

4

3

2

1

518

215

18

6

3

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
82%
would recommend this app

Pros

“It is a great program for modeling 3D parts, has many very useful and practical tools when modeling, besides always being updated as it has the support of Autodesk one of the best brands in the industry.”
SR

Sara R.

Manager

“I have since stopped using other design programs, as autodesk make it really easy to contain all of my needs in one program, from creating circuits to have manufactured, to 3d printing designs.”
JM

John M.

guitar pedal builder

“Powerful 3D CAD and modeling capabilities”
KL

Khimson L.

IT admin

Pros

“The software feels stuck in the classic Innovator's Dilemma—protecting its installed base and steadily raising prices while delivering minimal new value. If re-learning was not such a massive barrier, I would actively switch to a more progressive CAD platform that includes PDM for free.”
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Mark M.

Automation Engineer

“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!”
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Vincent M.

Project Engineer, Team Lead

“SolidWorks Premium is THE best software for creating manufacturing/process blue-prints efficiently and it is also a great tool to extract GD&T and PMI data from a 3D model.”
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Cody C.

Executive Director of Operations

Cons

“Large or complex projects can sometimes feel slow”
KL

Khimson L.

IT admin

“There are not generally any problems but sometimes it lags while using some complex commands.”
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Ansh G.

student

“considering the 1yr licensing fusion 360 is a bit pricey”
jk

john k.

mechanical design engineer

Cons

“Its cost is high,especially for small business, students, or startups.large or complex assemblies can sometime lead to performance issues.”
DC

Deepak C.

Mechanical Design Engineer

“Maybe when they make the next release even worse -- more unreliable, or when I lose more files, I will make the switch.”
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Mark M.

Automation Engineer

“The mating scheme seems overly complicated after using OnShape for a few years.”
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Jason H.

Owner

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Key features

  • Total features78
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Design & Modeling
  • 3D Format
  • 3D Imaging
  • 3D modeling tools
  • 3D/solid modeling Tools
  • 3MF Compatible
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Animation
  • Annotate
  • Annotations
  • Backwards compatibility
  • Batch convert files
  • Bill of Materials Management
  • Bills of Material
  • Board size
  • CAD & PLM
  • CAD Tools
  • CAD-CAM Import
  • CAD/CAM Compatibility
  • CAM Data Exchange
  • CNC Feature Recognition
  • CNC Workflows
  • Catalogs
  • Categorize
  • Change Management
  • Change units
  • Cloud-based Platform
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Command Clarity
  • Compatibility
  • Compliance Management
  • Component Library
  • Component libraries
  • Component placement
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Content Library
  • Custom Commands
  • Custom Interface
  • Custom Menus
  • Custom Scripts
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Extract
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Data quality
  • Deduplication
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Dimensioning tools
  • Discrete Event Modeling
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Documentation
  • Downloadable Application
  • Drag & Drop
  • Drawing
  • Drawing Tools
  • ERP
  • Editing Tools
  • Electrical
  • Export Files
  • Extra Information
  • Feedback
  • File Editing
  • File Interoperability
  • File Management
  • File size
  • For 3D Printing
  • For Architects
  • For Manufacturers
  • Grips
  • Hardware support
  • Image Editing
  • Import Files
  • Inetgrated 3D Modeling
  • Integrate
  • Job Set-up
  • Layers
  • Manage Multiple Profiles
  • Manufacturing Design Data
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Mesh Repair
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Models
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • OBJ Compatible
  • Operations
  • PCB layout editing
  • Presentation Tools
  • Process Control
  • Product Data Management
  • Programming Control
  • Project Management
  • Project Templates
  • Projections
  • Push/Pull
  • Real Time Comparisons
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reference Management
  • Rendering
  • Rendering Tools
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • STL Compatible
  • Schematic editor
  • Search
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Sketching and Annotation Tools
  • Standalone Slicer
  • Standard Format
  • Task-based interfaces
  • Text Editing Tools
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Tooling and Toolpaths
  • Translate
  • Types
  • Validation
  • Version Control
  • View 2D files
  • View 3D files
  • Views
  • Visual Analytics
  • Visualize
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features58
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Design & Modeling
  • 3D Format
  • 3D Imaging
  • 3D modeling tools
  • 3D/solid modeling Tools
  • 3MF Compatible
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Animation
  • Annotate
  • Annotations
  • Backwards compatibility
  • Batch convert files
  • Bill of Materials Management
  • Bills of Material
  • Board size
  • CAD & PLM
  • CAD Tools
  • CAD-CAM Import
  • CAD/CAM Compatibility
  • CAM Data Exchange
  • CNC Feature Recognition
  • CNC Workflows
  • Catalogs
  • Categorize
  • Change Management
  • Change units
  • Cloud-based Platform
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Command Clarity
  • Compatibility
  • Compliance Management
  • Component Library
  • Component libraries
  • Component placement
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Content Library
  • Custom Commands
  • Custom Interface
  • Custom Menus
  • Custom Scripts
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Extract
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Data quality
  • Deduplication
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Dimensioning tools
  • Discrete Event Modeling
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Documentation
  • Downloadable Application
  • Drag & Drop
  • Drawing
  • Drawing Tools
  • ERP
  • Editing Tools
  • Electrical
  • Export Files
  • Extra Information
  • Feedback
  • File Editing
  • File Interoperability
  • File Management
  • File size
  • For 3D Printing
  • For Architects
  • For Manufacturers
  • Grips
  • Hardware support
  • Image Editing
  • Import Files
  • Inetgrated 3D Modeling
  • Integrate
  • Job Set-up
  • Layers
  • Manage Multiple Profiles
  • Manufacturing Design Data
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Mesh Repair
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Models
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • OBJ Compatible
  • Operations
  • PCB layout editing
  • Presentation Tools
  • Process Control
  • Product Data Management
  • Programming Control
  • Project Management
  • Project Templates
  • Projections
  • Push/Pull
  • Real Time Comparisons
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reference Management
  • Rendering
  • Rendering Tools
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • STL Compatible
  • Schematic editor
  • Search
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Sketching and Annotation Tools
  • Standalone Slicer
  • Standard Format
  • Task-based interfaces
  • Text Editing Tools
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Tooling and Toolpaths
  • Translate
  • Types
  • Validation
  • Version Control
  • View 2D files
  • View 3D files
  • Views
  • Visual Analytics
  • Visualize
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations1
  • Arduino IDE
  • SolidCAM
  • Total integrations1
  • Arduino IDE
  • SolidCAM