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# Compare SolidWorks Premium vs Inventor

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> Detailed comparison between SolidWorks Premium and Inventor. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SolidWorks Premium | Inventor |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 756 | 277 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$310.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SolidWorks Premium

On-premise and cloud-based manufacturing design platform that allows individuals and enterprises of all sizes to create and collaborate 2D drafts, 3D designs, CAD models, animations and more.

### Inventor

Designed for mechanical designers, engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing professionals, the platform provides design, simulation, and documentation capabilities.

## Key features

### SolidWorks Premium

- 3D Design & Modeling
- 3D Imaging
- API
- Animation
- Annotations
- Bill of Materials Management
- Bills of Material
- CAD Tools
- Collaboration Tools
- Component Library
- Content Library
- Design Analysis
- Document Management
- Electrical
- For Architects
- Mechanical
- Multiple Projects
- Reporting/Analytics
- Rules-Based Workflow
- Version Control

### Inventor

- 3D Design & Modeling
- 3D Imaging
- API
- Animation
- Annotations
- Bill of Materials Management
- Bills of Material
- CAD Tools
- Collaboration Tools
- Component Library
- Content Library
- Design Analysis
- Document Management
- Electrical
- For Architects
- Mechanical
- Multiple Projects
- Reporting/Analytics
- Rules-Based Workflow
- Version Control

## Links

- [View SolidWorks Premium Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/93121/solidworks-premium)
- [View Inventor Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174020/inventor)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/93121/174020/solidworks-premium/vs/inventor)

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