--- description: Review of Designcenter Solid Edge Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Designcenter Solid Edge | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Product Data Management Software](/directory/4215/product-data-management/software) > [Designcenter Solid Edge](/software/285396/solid-edge) # Designcenter Solid Edge Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/285396/solid-edge Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/285396/solid-edge?page=2) > Designcenter Solid Edge is an engineering CAD software designed to help businesses design, simulate and assemble products on a unified interface. Key features include 2D drafting, 3D design, data management, technical publications, simulation and product development portfolio. Designcenter Solid Edge allows teams to automate various aspects of the product development process by connecting digital 3D models, information and processes across a digital thread. Additionally, operators can create 3D models and digital prototypes, simulate the performance of products and assemblies, as well as manage documents, drawings and specifications. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 54 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 54 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Siemens - **Founded**: 1847 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$113.09 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Monthly and annual subscriptions are available, as well as perpetual licenses. Solid Edge 2D Drafting, Portal, and Viewer are all available for free. Contact Siemens for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia and 43 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - API - Animation - Annotations - Bill of Materials Management - CAD Tools - Change Management - Collaboration Tools - Compliance Management - Component Library - Continuous Modeling - Data Import/Export - Data Synchronisation - Data Visualisation - Design Analysis - Design Management - Direct Manipulation - Document Generation ## Integrations (4 total) - Box - Dropbox Business - Google Drive - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Product Data Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4215/product-data-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Product Data Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4215/product-data-management/software) - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4162/simulation/software) - [Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4704/manufacturing/software) - [Electrical Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4281/electrical-design/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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When Compared to other CAD Software, Solid Edge is more easy to use and learn. Their is no doubt with ability of Modeling Features, So Solid Edge is a good Choice. > > **Cons**: More Advanced features are to be introduced which we might see in NX, Catia etc.. I am specially interested in More advanced Assembly mate features, i wanted a Complicated Gear chain mechanism mate assembly, it was quite difficult to assemble it. > > As for me It didn't long to learn basic design stuff, because its interface and features are simple yet advanced. 2D documentations, 3D part modelling or Part Assembling, all are quite good and Easy to perform. ----- ### "My Experience with solid edge." — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *10 March 2025* | Renewables & Environment | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The User interface is too good. You can find the options easy manner. The best thing in solid edge is it's Synchronous Mode Means it combines the parametric and direct modelling. > > **Cons**: When Compared to other modelling software's it has fewer add-ons and plug ins > > My overall experience with Solid Edge has been positive, especially in terms of its powerful modeling unique synchronous technology, which allows for quick design modifications. ----- ### "Solid Edge ST3 Review" — 2.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *19 May 2019* | Design | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Okay so just to say, this is for the ST3 Version I used to had. Not the new up to date version I now have, ST9. ST3’s strong point was definitely it’s ability to help our manufacturing shop with sheet metal work. I could make a complicated sheet metal part with good accuracy. With sheet metal factors are always causing problems, this software excells in that area. > > **Cons**: Okay so, when I used the software, the thing that absolutely really bugged me the worst when I was creating an assembly in the “ordered environment” all my features and assembles were based off my parent sketch. As you know, things changed in designs. Well when I change/update my sketch, my assembly would either not change with it, or more commonly, it would just blow up. This would cause me to seriously have to update it manually, hours of work. This happened with large assemblies. (12 or more parts) > > Just being honest with ST3 version, there was just to many bugs. It can’t process to many features or large assemblies. This caused so much lagging. I once waited 10 minutes just to turn a DFT file into a pdf because I wanted color. I shouldn’t have to choose between color and time. Just my opinion. I wouldn’t be to proud of using this software year. ----- ### "3D Modeling Application" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 August 2021* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: it is very good in 3D modeling for machine design and part drawing. Also it can be used for simulation and stress analysis which is very good feature that add to the value of the application. > > **Cons**: 2D drawing is not good. I think it is specialized in modeling so it is not concerning the civil drawing and 2d drawings. > > it can be used as a full solution for modeling and machine design containing modeling, simulation and animation. ----- ### "Useful 3D designing software for basic designing" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *14 April 2019* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Easy to learn 2. Designer with basic designing knowledge can grasp the features of software quickly 3. Assembly of CAD models is easier and convenient as compared to other softwares 4. Very fast software which helps in quicker designing of models. > > **Cons**: 1.3D to 2D converter is moderate with few features missing in comparison with other softwares of this caliber. 2.Supported file formats are also no great in comparison with other softwares 3. User interface with menus are a little too cramped up and completely user friendly > > As a freelancer I have used Solid edge for sheet metal designing and the features are very impressive and helpful. It allowed me to design any given model in no time. Recommended for designs with less designing and simple sheet metal designs. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/285396/solid-edge?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/285396/solid-edge) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data