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Short answer · Updated August 2026

What is the best SOLIDWORKS offer for a startup in 2026, and how much does it cost?

A startup less than 5 years old that designs a physical product receives SOLIDWORKS Design Premium and 3DEXPERIENCE PDM through the Dassault Systèmes startup program distributed by Ohmycad. included in the first year, then SOLIDWORKS Design Standard to 87 € (excluding tax) per user per month in the second year (−70 %) and 145 € (excluding tax) The third option (−50 %), before the standard rate, with no reinstallation required. Eligibility verified within 15 minutes with an Ohmycad engineer.

Check my eligibility · A breakdown of the 3 years

The Solution

Tools for Manufacturers, Starting with Your First Prototype

The same tools as your future industrial clients, the same data standards, set up in just a few days, with no server or administrator required.
SOLIDWORKS Design on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
The standard, right away
SOLIDWORKS Design Premium from the very first prototype
Design, assemblies, drafting, integrated simulation: your files speak the same language as your subcontractors and your future enterprise-level clients. Named-user licensing, no servers to manage.
✓Keyless multi-seat: one login per person
✓Always up to date; export to earlier versions is possible
One version of the truth
Your iterations mapped out, from prototype to production
The 3DEXPERIENCE PDM/PLM is included: revisions, rights, bills of materials. You know what has been sent to the supplier, and you can share your 3D models with external parties via a simple, secure link.
✓Complete version history, with no server to manage
✓Choose between sovereign cloud storage or on-premises storage
Revision Management in the 3DEXPERIENCE PDM
The Ohmycad Engineers
Ohmycare, the Ohmycad brand
The Engineer you haven't hired yet
A dedicated, certified engineer who knows your product: they help you refine your methods, resolve your technical issues, and prevent design dead ends before they result in the cost of a prototype.
✓600+ startups supported
✓Up to 2 sessions per month
The Startup offer

A pricing plan that grows with you

Free for the first year, then a gradual increase to the full rate. Discounts apply to all applications, per user per month; the prices below are based on SOLIDWORKS Design Standard. You never pay for capacity you haven't used yet.
1 Year 1 · Adoption
Free12 months
Design Premium and Standard PDM, per user
−90% on all other applicationsPer user per month
2 Year 2 · Expansion
87 € 290 € −70%
per user/month · SOLIDWORKS Design Standard
−70% across all applicationsPer user per month
3 Year 3 · Validation
145 € 290 € −50%
per user/month · SOLIDWORKS Design Standard
−50% on all applicationsPer user per month
Why does that make a difference?

At this stage, every version you miss costs you months of delay

You don't have a methods department, a CAD administrator, or time to spend on licenses. But your files, versions, and manufacturing drawings already need to stand up to scrutiny from an investor or subcontractor.
Startup founders in their workshop
1/3time
Time spent on tasks that don't add value: searching, re-entering data, converting.
Design time is spent on file handling
Tech-Clarity
Version comparison on a CAD screen
1 hour/ day
spent searching for existing parts, for nearly 1 in 2 engineers.
“Which version is that?”, the question that costs an iteration
CADENAS 2022
Design review on a CAD workstation
65 %teams of 1 to 5
do not use any data management system. For teams with more than 250 members, the figure is 17%.
A flawed technical proposal slows down both the launch and the rollout
Isurus Survey · 1,466 CAD Professionals, 2023
The cost of the status quo
≈ 2 months of iteration over a development cycle
Two months that don't fund any prototypes: they spend that time searching for files, re-entering data, and converting file formats.
Order of magnitude: ≈ 1 day per week lost (Tech-Clarity) over 8 months of development
Your 8 Design sprints
Two entire sprints spent on data, not on the product.
Intellectual Property & Sovereignty

The security of your data, it's vital

Two guarantees in writing, which you can present with complete confidence.
Your designs remain your property
✓Your data is never used for commercial purposes
✓Exporting is possible at any time, without any dependencies
Your data remains in your region
✓Sovereign hosting, depending on your country
✓Local law applies; GDPR in the EU
ISO 27001 Outscale · SecNumCloud ANSSI
You can choose to back up your data to the cloud or locally; cloud hosting is provided by Outscale, Dassault Systèmes. Learn more →
They've been here

They designed their product with us

Video testimonial · ILYA: from the first prototype to the first production runAntoine Escande, CEO · ILYA, a graduate of the Dassault Systèmes × Ohmycad startup program Video
★★★★★
“Problem solved in the blink of an eye, top-notch team.”
Élise P. · Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“The repair was done very quickly and efficiently. Thanks, Maud!”
Jérôme A. · Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“A very responsive team. I received a call from support less than 5 minutes after opening a ticket.”
Romaric C. · Verified Google Review
★4,9/5 on Google See all reviews →
Ohmycad Support

The expertise you don't yet have in-house

Ohmycad Signature
Ohmycare A certified engineer dedicated to your team
✓Up to 2 sessions per month
✓250+ sessions in the catalog
✓Functional Support
50 € / month
per user
Discover Ohmycare
Relay Services
Responsive Clear explanations No jargon Certified Engineer
A representative who knows your product, is available via chat, and has been rated 4,9/5 by our customers.
Why Ohmycad

A partner, a network, support

A pioneer of Dassault Systèmes offerings, Ohmycad makes SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, and Outscale accessible, without the complexity.

1 500+
clients supported
#1
Number one 3DEXPERIENCE reseller worldwide in 2025
600+
companies supported with Ohmycare
4.9/5
based on 304 verified Google reviews
Accessibility
A partner who knows you
A network of local partners, Ohmycad Solution Partners and Expert Partners, fully dedicated to Dassault Systèmes solutions.
Agility
A model that adapts to your business
Our plans adapt to your needs: you start with what you need and scale up as your business grows. No over-provisioning.
Customer Experience
A dedicated engineer for your team
A dedicated, certified engineer will provide you with ongoing support to help you get the most out of your licenses, ensuring you never run into any roadblocks.
Expertise
The right expert, at the right time
An international network of certified experts: the best expertise on any topic, whenever you need it.
They trust usAcusurgicalAispridBiossunCalomatechEHMMcKay BrothersPonticelli BrothersAerix Systems
Customer Reviews

They explain it better than we do

4.9 /5

304 Google reviews

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Mohammad Aghababa 11 months ago

I had a great technical support session with Alan and Léo from Ohmycad. They explained clearly how to save files on 3DEXPERIENCE and manage revisions with the maturity cycle. The session was very helpful, professional, and easy to follow. Looking forward to the next one on automating the drawing title block. Highly recommend their support team!

Pala Innovations 9 months ago

Alan, Celine and the rest of the team are extremely helpful. Instant support and great customer experience! highly recommended.

Benoit Lefort a year ago

As a startup working with Solidworks, we’re truly grateful for the brilliant support we've been receiving from Ryan and Hady. Their guidance, their clarity, and their ability to adapt to our stakes make a real difference. This kind of team by your side is a huge asset when moving fast and building deeptech. Thanks guys !

Jules Humpheson 2 years ago

Excellent support, XDI respond very quickly in a positive, friendly manner and have been able to resolve the few problems I've had, very quickly and efficiently. I would not hesutate to recommend them.

Mohammad Aghababa 11 months ago

I had a great technical support session with Alan and Léo from Ohmycad. They explained clearly how to save files on 3DEXPERIENCE and manage revisions with the maturity cycle. The session was very helpful, professional, and easy to follow. Looking forward to the next one on automating the drawing title block. Highly recommend their support team!

Pala Innovations 9 months ago

Alan, Celine and the rest of the team are extremely helpful. Instant support and great customer experience! highly recommended.

Benoit Lefort a year ago

As a startup working with Solidworks, we’re truly grateful for the brilliant support we've been receiving from Ryan and Hady. Their guidance, their clarity, and their ability to adapt to our stakes make a real difference. This kind of team by your side is a huge asset when moving fast and building deeptech. Thanks guys !

Jules Humpheson 2 years ago

Excellent support, XDI respond very quickly in a positive, friendly manner and have been able to resolve the few problems I've had, very quickly and efficiently. I would not hesutate to recommend them.

Mohammad Aghababa 11 months ago

I had a great technical support session with Alan and Léo from Ohmycad. They explained clearly how to save files on 3DEXPERIENCE and manage revisions with the maturity cycle. The session was very helpful, professional, and easy to follow. Looking forward to the next one on automating the drawing title block. Highly recommend their support team!

Pala Innovations 9 months ago

Alan, Celine and the rest of the team are extremely helpful. Instant support and great customer experience! highly recommended.

Benoit Lefort a year ago

As a startup working with Solidworks, we’re truly grateful for the brilliant support we've been receiving from Ryan and Hady. Their guidance, their clarity, and their ability to adapt to our stakes make a real difference. This kind of team by your side is a huge asset when moving fast and building deeptech. Thanks guys !

Jules Humpheson 2 years ago

Excellent support, XDI respond very quickly in a positive, friendly manner and have been able to resolve the few problems I've had, very quickly and efficiently. I would not hesutate to recommend them.

Mohammad Aghababa 11 months ago

I had a great technical support session with Alan and Léo from Ohmycad. They explained clearly how to save files on 3DEXPERIENCE and manage revisions with the maturity cycle. The session was very helpful, professional, and easy to follow. Looking forward to the next one on automating the drawing title block. Highly recommend their support team!

Pala Innovations 9 months ago

Alan, Celine and the rest of the team are extremely helpful. Instant support and great customer experience! highly recommended.

Benoit Lefort a year ago

As a startup working with Solidworks, we’re truly grateful for the brilliant support we've been receiving from Ryan and Hady. Their guidance, their clarity, and their ability to adapt to our stakes make a real difference. This kind of team by your side is a huge asset when moving fast and building deeptech. Thanks guys !

Jules Humpheson 2 years ago

Excellent support, XDI respond very quickly in a positive, friendly manner and have been able to resolve the few problems I've had, very quickly and efficiently. I would not hesutate to recommend them.

We'll answer your questions

The Startup program, explained

Am I eligible for the startup program?
The program is designed for companies that are less than 5 years old and are developing a physical product. We’ll review your situation with you in just a few minutes, including the company’s age, product, and team size, before making any commitments.
What happens after the third year?+
You'll switch to the standard plan, with the same licenses and the same data, no need to reinstall or migrate anything. We'll review your roles before the deadline to make any necessary adjustments.
We're switching from another CAD tool, is it possible to migrate our data?+
Yes. We start with your current files and define the scope of the migration during the Quickstart: directory structure, bills of materials, and naming conventions. Export to previous versions and neutral formats remains available.
Are our 3D models protected in the cloud?+
Your models remain your property and are never exploited. Cloud hosting is provided by Outscale (Dassault Systèmes) under controlled jurisdiction, and local storage remains an option on a per-workstation basis.
How many seats can we open in the first year?+
The number of seats is scoped with you based on the size of your design team, and it can change during the year if you hire. We'll discuss it during the eligibility check.

Your first year might be free. Should we check?

✓15 minutes to find out what you're entitled to
✓Design Premium and Standard PDM included for the first year
✓A dedicated engineer who will then monitor your iterations
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Who is Ohmycad?

Ohmycad is an official Dassault Systèmes reseller (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE) in France, the United Kingdom, the Benelux countries, Spain, Portugal, and Canada. Number one 3DEXPERIENCE reseller worldwide in 2025, with more than 1,500 industrial clients, engineering firms, and startups. Licenses at official Dassault Systèmes pricing, implementation, support from certified engineers (Ohmycare), and training.

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