& Construction

Integrated BIM tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
& Manufacturing

Professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD
Data source: G2 Comparison Guide
Autodesk Fusion is an end to end Design and Make platform built for how manufacturers work today. Work in a single environment with connected design, engineering, and manufacturing – unlike SOLIDWORKS, where you are managing multiple tools, add-ons, and versions of the truth.
Autodesk Fusion features a quick installation process, professional grade tools, and an easy to navigate user interface – allowing teams to easily collaborate, onboard new users, and manage data on a common platform.
Data source: G2 Comparison Guide
Autodesk Fusion integrates CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, and data management, allowing for streamlined design to manufacture workflows in a single cloud-based platform.
For manufacturers under pressure to move faster, control costs, and innovate more, Fusion delivers what legacy CAD can’t – speed, clarity, and a better way to work.
Autodesk Fusion is more than just CAD. It's the future of design and manufacturing, combining CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, data management and collaboration into a single integrated cloud software platform.
Let's take a look at the top 5 reasons you need to switch to Autodesk Fusion so you can start bringing better products to market, faster.
– Carl Budd, Engineering Manager, Moose Toys
See how Autodesk Fusion and extensions compare against SOLIDWORKS offerings. Last updated 8/19/24.
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This comparison chart is provided for informational purposes only, created using publicly available information, and current as of the date above. The features and capabilities of each company’s software are subject to change at any time. As a result, you should contact each company for a detailed explanation of the current features and capabilities of each company’s software.
SOLIDWORKS Subscription Services provides live technical support supplied by a local authorized VAR. SOLIDWORKS add-ins are developed and distributed by SOLIDWORKS.
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Yes, Autodesk Fusion is a similar alternative to SOLIDWORKS, offering comprehensive CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) capabilities for design to manufacturing workflows.
Autodesk Fusion offers a free alternative to SOLIDWORKS with Autodesk Fusion for personal use, a limited and free version that provides basic CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) capabilities for hobbyist and non-commercial use.