Perpetual licenses vs. subscription: what to choose in 2026?

Perpetuals still exist, with 2 years’ maintenance compulsory on first purchase (in arrears if interrupted). The market trend is towards subscription (flexibility, updates). Ohmycad helps you choose according to TCO, module needs (Simulation, PDM, Visualize) and number of users. We invite you to take a closer look at our Solidworks price comparison, to see for yourself the benefits of switching to subscription!