{"id":100220,"date":"2026-02-16T10:56:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/solidworks-piracy-legal-risks-and-free-alternatives-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:13:16","slug":"solidworks-piracy-legal-risks-and-free-alternatives-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks-piracy-legal-risks-and-free-alternatives-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SolidWorks piracy: Legal risks and free alternatives (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1347.84px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\">SolidWorks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/fr\/piracy\">piracy<\/a>: Why play with fire when the best CAD software on the market is (almost) free to use?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">In the world of <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Computer Aided Design (CAD)<\/b>, an old belief persists: state-of-the-art software such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks-connected\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"125\">SolidWorks<\/b> <\/a>or <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"139\">Catia<\/b> are reserved for multinationals with unlimited budgets. The result? Many engineers, designers and entrepreneurs, thinking they can&#8217;t afford the equipment, turn to &#8220;cracked&#8221; versions.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Yet the ecosystem has changed radically. Today, using pirated software for a professional project is no longer just risky, it has become a financially risky and particularly costly action in the face of ultra-accessible legal solutions for new businesses. <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">The &#8220;crack&#8221; trap for <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/startup\/\">professionals<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/for-the-self-employed\/\">freelancers<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Many users started out on a student version or via a dubious download link during their training. The problem arises when they move on to professional activity. Using an unregulated license to develop a product for sale is a <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"285\">direct violation of the<\/b> Dassault Syst\u00e8mes <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"285\">EULA<\/b>.  <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\">How does <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/our-partners\/\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/a> find you?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Make no mistake: <code data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">.sldprt<\/code> or <code data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"48\">.sldasm<\/code> files generated by pirate versions contain invisible digital markers. As soon as your computer connects to the Internet, the software &#8220;phones home&#8221;. Dassault Syst\u00e8mes then receives your IP address, MAC address and proof of illegal use.  <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"11\">The risks: Between record fines and a lifetime ban<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">If you think you&#8217;ve slipped through the cracks, you&#8217;re in for a rude awakening. Dassault Syst\u00e8mes works with specialist law firms, such as the renowned<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalconsumerservice.co.uk\/forum\/190-internet-piracy-claims-and-other-bounty-hunting-activities\/page\/4\/\"> <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"177\">CJCH Solicitors<\/b>,<\/a> to track down infringements. <\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Thousands of euros in fines<\/b>: Claims often start with the obligation to buy a &#8220;full ball&#8221; license (often between <span class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"5,000\" data-index-in-node=\"149\">$5,000<\/span> and <span class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"10,000\" data-index-in-node=\"159\">$10,000<\/span> \u20ac), together with damages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Legal proceedings<\/b>: If a case refuses to be settled, it is referred to the courts for counterfeiting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Blacklisting<\/b>: You risk being banned for life by the world&#8217;s most renowned software supplier. For an engineer, this is a real technical &#8220;professional death&#8221;. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Many panicked entrepreneurs are now desperately seeking help on forums such as the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/nationalconsumerservice.co.uk\/forum\/190-internet-piracy-claims-and-other-bounty-hunting-act%E2%80%A6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjEzdXFldSSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgAE\">National Consumer Service<\/a> to defend themselves against CJCH&#8217;s demand letters. A stressful situation that can be avoided at the click of a button.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/solidworks-prix\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Our Solidworks offers<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"16\">The solution: The <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/role\/data-management-lifecycle\/\">3DEXPERIENCE program<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/startup\/\">startups<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Here&#8217;s the rub: <b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">piracy is useless<\/b>. Dassault Syst\u00e8mes understands that today&#8217;s innovators are tomorrow&#8217;s key accounts. That&#8217;s why the <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/shop\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"185\">SolidWorks for Startups<\/b><\/a> offers incredible conditions for young structures.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"18\">The advantages of the legal program :<\/h3>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>License discount<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Estimated cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Year 1<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">100% (Free)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">0 \u20ac<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Year 2<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">70% reduction<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,0\">Minimal investment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Year 3<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">50% reduction<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"19,3,2,0\">Smooth transition<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Crack version<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Startup program (Legal)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Initial cost<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\">0 \u20ac (Apparent)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">0 \u20ac (Year 1)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Legal Status<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\">Illegal \/ Counterfeit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">100% Certified<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Financial risk<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\">Fines of \u20ac5,000 to \u20ac15,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\">None (Secure investment)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Lawsuits<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\">CJCH Solicitors file<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\">Total legal protection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Technical Support<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,0\">None (Help yourself)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,2,0\">Full access to experts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Updates<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,0\">Blocked (Risk of bugs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,2,0\">Automatic (Latest features)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reputation<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,1,0\">Risk of lifetime ban<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,2,0\">Partner Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cloud access<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,1,0\">Impossible<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,2,0\">Included (3DEXPERIENCE)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Who is eligible?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">To benefit from <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/fr\/solution\/solidworks-for-startups-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjEzdXFldSSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQhAE\">SolidWorks or Catia free of charge<\/a>, your company simply needs to :<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"22\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\">Design and manufacture a physical product.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\">Be less than 5 years old.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\">Less than <span class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"18\">$1<\/span> million in annual sales.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"23\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Internal note:<\/b> If you&#8217;re not yet ready for the startup program, read our guide on <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/example.com\/choisir-station-travail-cao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjEzdXFldSSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQhQE\">how to choose your CAD workstation<\/a> to optimize your launch costs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/startup\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Find out more about the Solidworks program for startups<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h4 data-path-to-node=\"23,0\">Conclusion: Develop with peace of mind, develop legally<\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">It&#8217;s never been easier to access the most powerful design tools on the market without risking your business going bankrupt before it&#8217;s even launched. Whether you&#8217;re a freelancer or a growing SME, low-cost (or even free) legal options are here to protect you from lawsuits. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Don&#8217;t let a &#8220;crack&#8221; ruin your reputation and your wallet. Switch to the official side and focus on what really matters: innovation. <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"28\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Are you launching your project and not sure which license to choose?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29\">Would you like me to help you check your <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/shop\/\">eligibility for the Startup program<\/a> or list the differences between the Standard and Professional versions?<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/our-subscribers-testify\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Discover the experience of subscribers, some of them former solidworks pirates!<\/span><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color3); 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We offer: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalized Qualiopi-certified <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/training\/\">training<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dedicated technical <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/pack-ohmycare\/\">support<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tailor-made cloud <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/shop\/\">SOLIDWORKS<\/a> &amp; CATIA offers with no upfront cash flow required<\/li>\n<li>Recognized industry <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/solidworks-partenaires\/\">expertise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 1f0cfb8b-8ad0-44b8-bd6e-bce96a24943b --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-104701 catia subscription \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-104701\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-104701\" href=\"#collapse-1-104701\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between CATIA V5 and CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-104701\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-104701\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/transition-de-catia-v5-a-3dexperience\/\">CATIA V5<\/a> is the legacy version, installed locally. CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE is the cloud version, integrated into a <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/catia-innovation-hydrogene-hyliko\/\">collaborative platform<\/a> that centralizes <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/role\/data-management-lifecycle\/\">data<\/a>, roles, and business processes. It enables digital continuity and greater agility.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-104692 catia startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-104692\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-104692\" href=\"#collapse-1-104692\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How to get trained on CATIA?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-104692\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-104692\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Self-learning modules, a <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/knowledge\">resource center &amp; technical knowledge base<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/training\/\">certified training<\/a>, and online courses are available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/fr\/products\/catia\/resource-center\/\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/a> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/partners\/\">partners<\/a> such as Ohmycad.<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 78bb691a-f5ee-4cec-ae85-1bd55daa3450 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-102112 catia free-license startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-102112\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-102112\" href=\"#collapse-1-102112\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is CATIA right for startups and SMEs?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-102112\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-102112\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes! Contrary to popular belief, CATIA is accessible to small structures, thanks to flexible cloud offers and targeted business roles. Ohmycad supports startups in their adoption of CATIA with training, support and tailored offers.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-102077 catia \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-102077\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-102077\" href=\"#collapse-1-102077\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are CATIA&#8217;s main functions?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-102077\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-102077\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The CATIA solution enables you to design parts and products with great precision, thanks to advanced parametric and surface modeling, perfectly suited to complex mechanical design projects. It also facilitates the creation and management of complex assemblies, offering powerful tools for structuring, verifying and evolving multi-component assemblies. Kinematic and dynamic simulation functionalities enable the behavior of mechanisms to be analyzed, movements to be validated and performance to be anticipated right from the design phase. The design of sheet metal parts, plastics and industrial molds is supported by dedicated tools designed for industrialization and manufacturing. Native integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform connects design, simulation and data management in a single environment. Finally, cloud collaboration combined with centralized product data management (PDM) ensures efficient, secure, real-time collaboration between all teams. Ohmycad experts recommend upgrading from <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/blog\/\">CATIA V5<\/a> to CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE to benefit from the full power of the cloud-based tool.      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-102070 catia startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-102070\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-102070\" href=\"#collapse-1-102070\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who is CATIA for?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-102070\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-102070\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/catia\/\">CATIA<\/a> is designed for engineers, designers, project managers and manufacturers who need a robust, collaborative and scalable design environment. It is used by large corporations as well as SMEs and innovative start-ups. Ohmycad offers a<a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/startup\/\"> startup program<\/a> to make industrial software accessible even to cash-poor companies, and provides free access to CATIA for 1 year (with no commitment). Users are often former users of software such as Solidworks who find themselves technically limited when it comes to technical design.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-102063 catia \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-102063\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-102063\" href=\"#collapse-1-102063\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is CATIA?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-102063\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-102063\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/catia\/\">CATIA<\/a> (Computer-Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) is a 3D CAD software developed by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes. It is used to design, model and simulate complex products in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, energy and architecture. It is renowned for its geometric precision and modeling power. CATIA is the CAD software of choice when your design assemblies are getting too heavy for tools such as Solidworks or Autocad, Fusion or Solidedge.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-96642 cloud solidworks startup subscription \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-96642\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-96642\" href=\"#collapse-1-96642\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do you go from a test to an optimized price offer (TCO)?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-96642\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-96642\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>After the<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">SolidWorks trial<\/a>, depending on your needs (number of users, modules, offline\/cloud constraints, PDM flow) we align a <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/solidworks-prix\/\">SolidWorks 2026 pricing offer<\/a> adapted to your structure and usage (subscription vs. perpetual). The aim: to reduce your <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">total cost of ownership<\/span> and secure your time-to-production. <!-- notionvc: 92702a52-ab95-4987-b98f-b6c44b72cafe --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-96488 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-96488\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-96488\" href=\"#collapse-1-96488\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Compatibility: versions, old files, multi-station work<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-96488\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-96488\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>With Ohmycad, you can <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">install locally<\/span>, work with <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">older <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks-connected\/\">Solidworks<\/a> versions<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">multiply workstations<\/span> (depending on licenses), collaborate via links to share your 3Ds, and add <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">Simulation\/PDM\/Render<\/span> as needed. Best practices in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/knowledge\">Knowledge Base<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/blog\/\">blog<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">Test Solidworks free of charge!<\/a><!-- notionvc: 29b734b9-e2a7-4911-b458-d83edb9bccf1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-94121 free-license solidworks technical-support \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-94121\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-94121\" href=\"#collapse-1-94121\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">SOLIDWORKS certifications: how to get free coupons?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-94121\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-94121\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If your company has an active <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/contactez-nous\/\">license<\/a>, you are entitled to <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">certification vouchers<\/span> (CSWA\/CSWP&#8230;) <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">twice a year<\/span>. The Ohmycad tutorial explains how to create accounts, collect vouchers and prepare for exams.   <!-- notionvc: 723c6ecf-d396-44dc-9932-c572db87af90 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-94114 solidworks startup technical-support \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-94114\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-94114\" href=\"#collapse-1-94114\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who accompanies me after license activation?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-94114\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-94114\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The ohmycare program includes a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/pack-ohmycare\/\">CAD\/PDM<\/a> project manager<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">functional support<\/span>, and access to the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">Knowledge Base<\/span> (guides, e-learning). Objective: <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">smooth onboarding<\/span>, rapid productivity, and scalability (add Simulation, <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/knowledge\/solidworks-3dexperience\">PDM<\/a>, CAM). <!-- notionvc: 2c08b6e7-ab83-4dee-81ea-8babb95b88e4 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93804 compatibility solidworks \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93804\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93804\" href=\"#collapse-1-93804\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Compatibility: versions, old files, multi-station work<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93804\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93804\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>With Ohmycad, you can <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">install locally<\/span>, work with <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">older versions<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">multiply workstations<\/span> (depending on licenses), collaborate via links to share your <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">3D<\/a>, and add <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">Simulation\/PDM\/Render<\/span> as needed. Best practices in the KB and blog. <!-- notionvc: 005ad647-cd13-4370-9d4e-f6c387dad25b --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93736 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93736\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93736\" href=\"#collapse-1-93736\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What unofficial &#8220;free&#8221; alternatives should I avoid?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93736\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93736\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Avoid cracks and dubious sites: beyond the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">legal risks<\/span>, they expose you to <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">malware<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">data loss<\/span> and lack of support. Prefer <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">legal channels<\/span>: free trial, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"9\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/startup-solidworks\">Solidworks for Startup<\/a> program<\/span>, education versions if eligible &#8211; you stay compliant and productive. (Reinforce E-E-A-T in the article with this warning).    <!-- notionvc: 1fe507b0-b49f-49c5-8524-ba2f35b5b13a --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93729 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93729\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93729\" href=\"#collapse-1-93729\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long is a realistic trial?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93729\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93729\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Start with the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">24-hour online test<\/span> to validate environment and performance, then request an <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">evaluation key<\/span> if required (longer scenarios, real files, import\/export tests, <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">Simulation<\/a>). Ohmycad offers a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">quick audit<\/span> to set objectives and metrics before purchase. <!-- notionvc: f22360d4-1ef9-40fa-8c17-ac83f2b629d1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93663 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93663\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93663\" href=\"#collapse-1-93663\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I buy directly from Dassault Syst\u00e8mes?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93663\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93663\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"0\">Yes, for individuals\/students and corporate customers<\/span>. For companies (startups, SMEs),<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">solidworks are purchased<\/a> via <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"2\">certified partners<\/span> (such as Ohmycad), who provide <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"4\">guidance<\/span>, configuration and support (licenses, modules, deployment). <!-- notionvc: cbaad450-fe45-44b8-900c-22113f5226f0 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93542 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93542\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93542\" href=\"#collapse-1-93542\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I install SOLIDWORKS properly (desktop)?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93542\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93542\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Download the official installer <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">from <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/knowledge\/installation-de-solidworks-desktop\">SOLIDWORKS<\/a><\/span>, connect the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">3DEXPERIENCE ID<\/span>, accept the contract, choose the appropriate <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">Service Pack<\/span>, then follow the wizard (check disk space, serial number(s)). For multiple deployments: <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">admin images<\/span> via the manager. Step-by-step guide in the Ohmycad <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"9\">Knowledge Base<\/span>.  <!-- notionvc: c17fae30-7076-48be-a04f-5e1ff20100da --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92159 buying-locally cloud free-license free-trial low-cost solidworks startup subscription \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92159\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92159\" href=\"#collapse-1-92159\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does SOLIDWORKS cost?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92159\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92159\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Prices vary according to edition, mode (subscription\/perpetual), <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">modules<\/span> (Simulation, PDM, CAM, Visualize) and environment<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/solidworks-prix\/\">(Solidworks 3DEXPERIENCE<\/a>). Consult the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">price matrix<\/span> to set your budget and compare scenarios (multi-station, offline, scalability).   <!-- notionvc: cc852886-004b-4c7e-afac-8c30dd8e447b --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92154 buying-locally cloud free-license free-trial solidworks startup subscription \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92154\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92154\" href=\"#collapse-1-92154\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Perpetual licenses vs. subscription: what to choose in 2026?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92154\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92154\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">Perpetuals<\/span> still exist, with <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">2 years&#8217; maintenance compulsory<\/span> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/solidworks-prix\/\">Solidworks price<\/a> comparison, to see for yourself the benefits of switching to subscription!   <!-- notionvc: 8d692a3e-8215-428f-8628-5fdebc15e961 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92146 cloud free-license free-trial solidworks startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92146\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92146\" href=\"#collapse-1-92146\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I work without the cloud with SOLIDWORKS? (local\/offline)<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92146\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92146\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, current licenses integrate Dassault Syst\u00e8mes&#8217; <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">Outscale<\/span> cloud infrastructure (SecNumCloud\/ISO 27001), but you can <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">install locally<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">work offline<\/span>, and remain compatible with earlier versions as required. With Ohmycad, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/test-solidworks\/\">test Solidworks free of charge<\/a> for a few days!  <!-- notionvc: 3aff607e-77c8-4443-a00d-7e438b6989f3 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92142 solidworks \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92142\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92142\" href=\"#collapse-1-92142\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Students\/teachers: is there a free or discounted version?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92142\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92142\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/fr\/support\/frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">SOLIDWORKS Student<\/span><\/a> (via schools or individual offers) is offered by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes. For professional or startup use, opt for the free trial and\/or the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/startup-solidworks\">Solidworks for Startup<\/a> program<\/span> piloted by Ohmycad. (Please note the target audience on the page to avoid licensing confusion).    <!-- notionvc: 8fb1893d-9155-4151-9f4a-24657728ee42 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92136 solidworks startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92136\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92136\" href=\"#collapse-1-92136\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does the Startup SOLIDWORKS program provide free access in the 1\u02b3\u1d49 year? What are the conditions?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92136\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92136\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes: <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">year 1 on <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\">SOLIDWORKS free of charge<\/a><\/span> (and <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">-90%<\/span> on apps), then <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">-70%<\/span> year 2, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">-50%<\/span> year 3, subject to eligibility (start-ups, admission criteria, etc.). The program includes <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"9\">support<\/span> (CAD\/PDM project manager, support, training) and is <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"11\">non-binding<\/span>. This is the recommended route for <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"13\">early-stage startups<\/span>.    <!-- notionvc: ed5422b7-ebf8-4f56-b9bd-59d573df7c07 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-63584 free-license free-trial solidworks \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-63584\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-63584\" href=\"#collapse-1-63584\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is it possible to get SOLIDWORKS legally and free of charge?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-63584\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-63584\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Yes, in <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">specific cases<\/span>: via the<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/test-solidworks\/\"><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">free trial<\/span> <\/a>(24-hour online access, followed by a temporary key), and via the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\"> Solidworks for Startup<\/a> program<\/span> (year 1 free under certain conditions), in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/partners\/partner-details\/200000000346536_NEXTCUBE_IO\">official partnership with Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/a>. In all other cases, &#8220;free&#8221; access does not comply with licensing requirements and may expose you to legal and security risks. To test in good standing: free trial, then personalized evaluation according to your use.    <!-- notionvc: 2308158f-1930-40d9-baff-c1d6d609526a --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-63887 free-license free-trial solidworks \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-63887\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-63887\" href=\"#collapse-1-63887\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I test SOLIDWORKS free of charge (duration, conditions, steps)?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-63887\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-63887\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Ohmycad offers a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">24-hour<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/test-solidworks\/\">online solidworks test<\/a><\/span> (full functionality). Depending on returns, a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">temporary ~15-day key<\/span> can be issued. All you have to do is enter your pro details, then access the test environment. 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