How Much Does SOLIDWORKS Cost?

SOLIDWORKS costs start from as little as £212 per month for commercial customers.*

*When purchasing SOLIDWORKS Design Standard on a 12 month term. The exact cost of SOLIDWORKS will vary depending on the package you choose.

SOLIDWORKS Term Licences

Starting from £2,544 per year, this price includes support, software updates and more. See term pricing.

SOLIDWORKS Perpetual Licenses

A rolling licence which typically works out cheaper than term licences after 3 years. Contact us online or call 01926 333777 today to get a quote.

Start-ups and Students

Discounted licences are available for a range of audiences. Find out more.

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SOLIDWORKS Purchase Options

3 Month Term

12 Month Term

Perpetual

Most Affordable

SOLIDWORKS Standard

SOLIDWORKS Standard delivers a comprehensive 3D modelling solution with everything you need to take your product from concept to manufacture.

£809

£763/ 3 month term

£2,544/ 12 month term

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Includes:

  • 3D Part and Assembly Design
  • 2D Drawing Tools
  • Sheet Metal & Weldments
  • Mold Design
  • CAM Programming and Simulation
  • SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services

Most Popular

SOLIDWORKS Professional

SOLIDWORKS Professional streamlines processes with advanced file management, task automation, design verification and access to a huge library of standard parts and fasteners.

£1,004

£947/3 month term

£3,156/ 12 month term

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All of SOLIDWORKS Standard plus:

  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • Data Management (PDM Standard)
  • Library of 1000s of common fasteners
  • Design Checker & File Utilities
  • Reverse Engineering (ScanTo3D)

Most Comprehensive

SOLIDWORKS Premium

SOLIDWORKS Premium adds design simulation capabilities, sophisticated electrical routing and harnessing, piping, time-based motion analysis and advanced surface flattening.

£1,233

£1,163/ 3 month term

£3,876/ 12 month term

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All of SOLIDWORKS Professional plus:

  • FEA (SOLIDWORKS Simulation)
  • Motion Analysis
  • CATIA V5 Translator
  • Electrical Wire and Cable Routing
  • Pipe and Tube Routing
  • Surface Flatten Commands

Want to try SOLIDWORKS first?

You can experience a free trial of SOLIDWORKS from us. Choose between a 7-day online trial or an extended desktop trial of SOLIDWORKS.

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Purchasing Tips

How to Buy SOLIDWORKS?

Research

Start by having a quick and easy conversation with our experts to find the software that is right for you. We also have a wealth of resources on our website for you to explore such as blogs, video tutorials, webinars and upcoming events.

Evaluate

We want you to feel completely confident in your choice. Book a personalised demonstration with our engineers to see SOLIDWORKS in action and get answers to your specific questions. Or explore the software yourself with a FREE SOLIDWORKS trial and experience its full capabilities first hand.

Budget

Choose the SOLIDWORKS licence that fits your budget and how you work, with rental or perpetual. To get the best results, our experts can recommend a training pathway and help you find the right certified hardware, available directly through Solid Solutions.

Purchase Process

You can buy a SOLIDWORKS Term License online from our store, or request a custom quote. Our technical team will guide you through installation, and with technical support included in your license, we're here to help with any issues.

Getting Started

Once set-up with your hardware and software, you're ready to get started. We recommend starting training early to help you make fast progress. Purchasing your SOLIDWORKS license is just the beginning of your exciting 3D CAD journey.

It’s certainly been a rollercoaster of a journey bringing a spark of an idea into a working product. We couldn’t have done it without the support of companies like Solid Solutions, which provided the software, hardware, training and everything in between.

Julian Swan

Engineering Director of Imagination Factory / PlasmaTrack

Beyond the software

Why Choose Solid Solutions?

When you partner with Solid Solutions, you get more than software, you're gaining access to a comprehensive suite of tools, training, and support designed to help you innovate with confidence.

 

#1 SOLIDWORKS Reseller

Solid Solutions is the leading provider of SOLIDWORKS throughout the UK and Ireland. With over 20 years of experience in delivering best-in-class services and software solutions to help businesses grow and enhance their design productivity.

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Continuous Support

Every license you purchase includes our complimentary Success Package. This service goes above and beyond standard SOLIDWORKS support by assigning a dedicated success partner to assist with the optimisation and long-term performance of your software solution.

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SOLIDWORKS Training

There’s no better way to master SOLIDWORKS than by getting hands-on in a dynamic, instructor-led classroom environment. Our 4-day SOLIDWORKS Essentials course is the perfect starting point.

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Professional Hardware

Our certified DELL machines are built to meet SOLIDWORKS system requirements. Not sure which setup is right for you? Our hardware experts are ready to recommend the perfect fit for your needs.

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Exclusive Resources

Get up to speed with structured resources, and webinars for new users. Access a library of drawings, parts, assemblies, and features, along with free online resources and video tutorials to keep your skills sharp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Is SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS prices start from as little as £212 per month for commercial customers. The exact cost depends on the products, licence type, and support options you choose. You can explore our pricing above, or speak to our team for a tailored, competitive quote based on your specific needs.

How Do You Buy SOLIDWORKS?

You can buy SOLIDWORKS through an approved Value Added Reseller (VAR) such as Solid Solutions. Our team will talk you through your options covering software levels, training, and implementation, giving you an accurate quote.

You can explore typical pricing above, or get in touch for a quick budgetary quote by phone or through our online form.

How does the SOLIDWORKS licensing work?
SOLIDWORKS have recognised the benefits and limits to the rental model and that is why we offer both rental and perpetual licencing. From on-premise to cloud based solutions, we have a range of licencing options to suite any business structure.
 
With flexible finance also available to spread the cost, the software licencing model and payment terms really is up to you. Speak to our experts today to find out how you would like to purchase SOLIDWORKS. 
 
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Can I get a free trial of SOLIDWORKS?

Yes, we offer a free 7 day trial and a 30 day trial.

7 Day Trial

With our 7 day online trial you can be up and running within an hour. However, the trial performance may depend on your internet connection and other web browser limitations.

30 Day Trial

With our 30 Day Trial a version of SOLIDWORKS Premium will be installed on your hardware, you will also have full access to our support desk and our customer portal, MySolidSolutions.

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How long will it take to learn to use SOLIDWORKS?

The SOLIDWORKS Essentials course is the ideal introduction to the software and will teach you all you need to get going. It's a 4 day course and covers 3D parts, assemblies and 2D Drawings.

I already have 3D CAD, why should I use SOLIDWORKS?

Many businesses who come to us already have experience with some form of CAD. Often, they have outgrown their current 3D CAD system and are looking for software that can provide robust, intuitive tools for the complete design and manufacturing process.

SOLIDWORKS is a trusted and proven solution for this. For further examples of why you should switch, see our page on Switching CAD Systems.