Should I buy SOLIDWORKS or subscribe to it?

Three options: purchase with annual maintenance (PSC), annual subscription (YSC, recommended), and quarterly subscription (QSC). The annual subscription offers the best balance of flexibility and value for most teams.

How much will SOLIDWORKS cost in 2026?

The official 2026 pricing for 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS: Design Standard, Professional, and Premium packages; annual and quarterly subscriptions; and a detailed comparison to help you choose the right version.

What is the price for purchasing or subscribing to SOLIDWORKS 2026, and which version is available?

Take advantage of the new generation of SOLIDWORKS to transform your product development processes. With 3DEXPERIENCE, enjoy a familiar interface enhanced by extensive collaboration capabilities and greater flexibility, all secured and accessible from anywhere thanks to the native multi-seat licence.

How much does SOLIDWORKS 2026 cost?

SOLIDWORKS Design Standard 2026 : CA$316 (excl. tax) per month as an annual subscription, or CA$3,792 (excluding tax) per year. Maintenance contract included. 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud PDM and multi-seat licences included. ⁽¹⁾
SOLIDWORKS Design Professional 2026 : CA$389 (excl. tax) per month as an annual subscription, or CA$4,668 (excluding tax) per year. Maintenance contract included. 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud PDM and multi-seat licences included. ⁽¹⁾
SOLIDWORKS Design Premium 2026 : CA$530 (excl. tax) per month as an annual subscription, or CA$6,360 (excluding tax) per year. Structural simulation, including piping and wiring. Maintenance contract included. ⁽¹⁾
New for 2026: SOLIDWORKS Ultimate : The new all-in-one offering from Dassault Systèmes. Contact an Ohmycad expert to find out about rates and admission requirements.

How much does a 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS subscription cost per year?

According to the price list of Ohmycad, an official Dassault Systèmes reseller (updated October 2026), an annual 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS subscription costs CA$3,792 excl. tax per year for Design Standard, CA$4,668 excl. tax for Design Professional and CA$6,360 excl. tax for Design Premium. On a quarterly subscription, expect CA$380, CA$467 or CA$636 excl. tax per month.

⁽¹⁾ Ohmycare Package Recommended for dedicated support: Multi-seat installation included, native 3DEXPERIENCE PDM included, dedicated engineer from CA$75/month.

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Pricing in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada

Dassault Systèmes sets an official rate per zone : The amounts listed below are not conversions of the price into euros. SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 Annual Subscription:

United Kingdom : Standard £2,544/year, Professional £3,156/year, Premium £3,876/year · See the complete price list for the United Kingdom
United States : Standard $2,820/year, Professional $3,456/year, Premium $4,716/year · See the complete price list for the United States
Canada : Standard C$3,792/year, Professional C$4,668/year, Premium C$6,360/year · View the complete price list for Canada
Eurozone (France, Benelux, Spain, Portugal): Standard CA$3,792 (excluding tax) per year, Professional CA$4,668 (excluding tax) per year, Premium CA$6,360 (excluding tax) per year

The purchase price (PSC) and maintenance price (ASC) are also set by region by Dassault Systèmes: we will provide them to you upon request.

Who sells SOLIDWORKS in France, and at what price?

In France, SOLIDWORKS is purchased from an authorized Dassault Systèmes reseller, not directly from the software publisher. Ohmycad is an official Dassault Systèmes reseller (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE), number one 3DEXPERIENCE reseller worldwide in 2025, and sells, installs, and provides support for SOLIDWORKS in France. The prices listed above are the official 2026 Dassault Systèmes rates; the same pricing structure applies to all authorized resellers. What varies from one reseller to another is the level of support. At Ohmycad: online order with remote commissioning, a dedicated CAD/PDM engineer with Ohmycare (CA$75 per user per month, excluding tax), Qualiopi-certified training, over 1,500 clients, and a 4.9/5 rating on Google. Are you having trouble deciding between the two product lines? Our Comparison of CATIA vs. SOLIDWORKS by Industry provide the prices for both. Prices updated: October 2026.

Where can I buy SOLIDWORKS outside of France?

Ohmycad sells directly in France and the Benelux countries. In other countries, a partner in the Ohmycad network handles delivery and provides on-site support, using the same pricing structure:

United Kingdom : XD Innovation, in Coventry (xdinnovation.uk); see also the prices in the United Kingdom.
Canada : Kotona Vision, in Quebec City (kotonavision.com); see also the prices in Canada.
Spain and Portugal : OléCAD, in Madrid and Porto (olecad.com).
Germany : CAD Bridge.
Romania : CadRom (cadrom.ro).

SOLIDWORKS Pricing: What Do the Standard, Professional, and Premium Packages Include?

The version 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS 2026 is the most advanced version of SOLIDWORKS software. In addition to the 3D CAD engine, the three packages: SOLIDWORKS Design Standard, Design Professional, and Design Premium : include complementary cloud-based and collaborative tools, including the native AI assistants LEO and AURA, which are natively integrated into the 2026 interface (MARIE is included with SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP1). Here are the details for each SOLIDWORKS offering.

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Standard 2026 | SOLIDWORKS Design Standard

The ideal starting point for an engineering firm looking to access SOLIDWORKS on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. Full 3D design, drafting, cloud collaboration, and PDM data management are included starting at this level (What the PDM Actually Changes).

SOLIDWORKS Standard : 3D Design & Drafting, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welded Structures, Molds, 3-Axis CAM, Integrated Component Library
3D Creator : Web-based volumetric modelling, accessible from any browser
Manufacturing Definition Creator : 2D drafting and technical annotation
Collaborative Industry Innovator : 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud-Native PDM, revision management, real-time collaboration, and multi-seat licensing
3DSwym : Dassault Systèmes' enterprise social network for knowledge sharing
AI Assistants LEO, AURA, and MARIE : natively integrated into the SOLIDWORKS 2026 interface, available only to active subscribers

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Professional 2026 | SOLIDWORKS Design Professional

The package SOLIDWORKS Design Professional adds advanced tools for web modelling, photorealistic rendering, and scanning, for teams that need to take their design and data sharing to the next level.

SOLIDWORKS Professional : All Standard content + Toolbox, Scan to 3D, and Visualize photorealistic rendering
3D Sculptor : Web-based organic surface modelling (sub-D modelling)
3D Creator : Full 3D modelling, web version
Manufacturing Definition Creator : Full-web 2D drafting
Collaborative Industry Innovator : 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud-Native PDM, collaboration and revision management, multi-seat licences
AI Assistants LEO, AURA, and MARIE : natively integrated into the SOLIDWORKS 2026 interface

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Premium 2026 | SOLIDWORKS Design Premium

The package SOLIDWORKS Design Premium is designed for engineering firms that need structural, piping, and harnessing simulation, as well as comprehensive functional coverage, without having to purchase any additional modules separately.

SOLIDWORKS Premium : All Professional content + Structural Simulation (Cosmos), Piping & Piping Systems, Harnessing, and Advanced Surface Unwrapping
3D Sculptor : organic surface modelling (web version)
3D Creator : Full 3D modelling, web version
Manufacturing Definition Creator : Full-web 2D drafting
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Simulation Designer : linear static simulation, assembly analysis with connectors and contacts, large-displacement analysis, thin components, adaptive meshing
Collaborative Industry Innovator : 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud-Native PDM, collaboration and revision management, multi-seat licences
AI Assistants LEO, AURA, and MARIE : natively integrated into the SOLIDWORKS 2026 interface

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Pricing: Purchase, Annual Subscription, or Quarterly Subscription?

Since the update to Dassault Systèmes' sales policy on July 1, 2023, three ways to purchase SOLIDWORKS are available. Each one meets different needs depending on your cash flow and your organization.

Purchase SOLIDWORKS with Annual Maintenance (PSC)

Purchasing a SOLIDWORKS licence is still an option, but it is no longer the most cost-effective way to acquire the software. For example, for SOLIDWORKS Standard :

Purchase price: CA$6,895 (excluding tax)
Annual maintenance contract: CA$2,206 (excluding tax) per year (on quote)
Note: A two-year maintenance plan is now required at the time of purchase
Total cost over 2 years: On quote

SOLIDWORKS annual subscription (YSC): recommended

The annual subscription is now the most widely used and flexible acquisition method. With no commitment beyond the subscription period, it provides access to all updates and the latest AI features.

SOLIDWORKS Standard with an annual subscription: CA$316 (excl. tax) per month, billed annually
Immediate access to SOLIDWORKS 2026 and the AI assistants LEO, AURA, and MARIE
Updates included; no separate maintenance fees
Multi-seat licences: access via user account, on any device

SOLIDWORKS quarterly subscription (QSC)

The quarterly subscription is ideal for managing peak workloads or one-time assignments at your engineering office. Quarterly billing, with no commitment beyond three months.

SOLIDWORKS Standard on a quarterly subscription basis: CA$380 (excl. tax) per month, billed quarterly
SOLIDWORKS Professional on a quarterly subscription basis: CA$467 (excl. tax) per month, billed quarterly
SOLIDWORKS Premium on a quarterly subscription basis: CA$636 (excl. tax) per month, billed quarterly
Perfect for freelancers, seasonal engineering firms, or fixed-term projects
Can be combined with annual subscriptions for greater flexibility

What is the difference between a SOLIDWORKS subscription and a licence rental?

The SOLIDWORKS Rental (QLC or YLC) applies to legacy on-premises licences. This is a financing option similar to a lease-to-own or long-term lease, with a commitment period of 24, 36, or 60 months.

TheSOLIDWORKS subscription (QSC or YSC) is available only on the new versions of 3DEXPERIENCE. It requires no commitment beyond the subscription period and automatically includes all updates, AI features, and access to native cloud PDM.

As of July 1, 2023, the YSC or QSC subscription is the most cost-effective way to get SOLIDWORKS. Buying is no longer the cheapest option, and renting is gradually shifting toward a no-commitment subscription model.

How do I migrate from a SOLIDWORKS perpetual licence to a subscription?

Are you still using a SOLIDWORKS perpetual licence with or without active maintenance? Dassault Systèmes now offers a direct migration to a subscription model: without having to pay off any unused maintenance years.

Direct migration to SOLIDWORKS 2026, regardless of when you last renewed your subscription
40 % discount on your migration : current offer, subject to eligibility
Ohmycad Support: Eligibility Check, Setup, and Training for Your Teams

To find out if you're eligible and get a personalized quote, speak directly with an Ohmycad engineer.