noBS CAD vs SOLIDWORKS
| noBS CAD | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | — |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS Apple silicon, Ubuntu Linux | — |
| File import and export | Import/export coverage explicitly listed: STEP, STL, 3MF, DXF; projects use .nbcad | — |
| Paid from | — | $2,820/user/mo |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, SOLIDWORKS scores higher on our published basis.