Solid Edge alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Solid Edge: windows only, and smaller user community than SolidWorks. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Solid Edge, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. FreeCAD currently ranks first.
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Best Solid Edge alternative for most people
FreeCADFree and open source, including for commercial work.
Best Solid Edge alternative for a free option
FreeCADFree and open source, including for commercial work.
Best Solid Edge alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
OnshapeBrowser-based CAD with a free plan and no Windows requirement.
Best Solid Edge alternative for open source
FreeCADFree and open source, including for commercial work.
Best Solid Edge alternative for Mac
Autodesk FusionCross-platform CAD with integrated CAM and a free personal tier.
Best Solid Edge alternative for Windows
SOLIDWORKSMore widely used, with a larger pool of users and supplier models.
Best Solid Edge alternative for iPhone and Android
OnshapeBrowser-based CAD with a free plan and no Windows requirement.
Best Solid Edge alternative for working in the browser
SOLIDWORKSMore widely used, with a larger pool of users and supplier models.
Solid Edge alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Solid Edge?
FreeCAD ranks first right now. Free and open source, including for commercial work. SOLIDWORKS and Onshape follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Solid Edge?
Yes. FreeCAD (open source), Onshape (free plan + paid) and Autodesk Fusion (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Solid Edge?
Yes: FreeCAD.
Which Solid Edge alternatives work on Linux?
FreeCAD runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Solid Edge?
The complaints we hear most: windows only; smaller user community than SolidWorks; commercial pricing usually requires talking to a reseller.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Solid Edge, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.