--- description: Review of Designcenter Solid Edge Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Designcenter Solid Edge | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- 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.nz/software/285396/solid-edge Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 **4.5/5** by 63 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 63 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | 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 Digital Industries Software - **Location**: Plano, US - **Founded**: 1980 ## 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**: Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **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 - Google Drive - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Product Data Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4215/product-data-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Product Data Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4215/product-data-management/software) - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4162/simulation/software) - [Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4704/manufacturing/software) - [Electrical Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4281/electrical-design/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[SketchUp](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/371821/sketchup) — 4.5/5 (1047 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Solid Edge for CAD Designs for Engineers and More" — 3.0/5 > **Joel** | *8 March 2023* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Solid Edge enables real-time project collaboration amongst teams, enabling teammates to work on the same file at once. > > **Cons**: Although Solid Edge is user-friendly, it can take some time to become proficient with all of its features and functions. > > I am able to evaluate designs for performance, safety, and durability using simulation and analytical tools. ----- ### "Very intuitive and easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Ever** | *30 June 2021* | Airlines/Aviation | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The tools are really easy to find and the visual hints helps a lot. The interface is very intuitive > > **Cons**: It uses more computational resources than other applications but it is worth it ----- ### "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. ----- ### "SOLIDEDGE - EASY TO USE AND POWERFULL" — 5.0/5 > **JETRO** | *9 April 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: INTERFACE AND FEATURES - how it combines parametric and direct modeling, allowing them to make instant changes to geometry without worrying about a complex history tree. This makes editing and working with imported files incredibly fast and flexible. > > **Cons**: WEAK PDM SOLUTION - While Solid Edge excels at CAD modeling, its PDM solution is widely considered the weakest link. Users consistently report that the built-in data management feels like an afterthought rather than an integrated system. > > Solid Edge makes 3D design surprisingly simple. The intuitive interface and powerful Synchronous Technology let you push, pull, and edit models instantly — no complex history trees, no frustration. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, everything feels natural and fast. CAD the way it should be: powerful, yet effortless. ----- ### "Designcenter in Solid Edge" — 5.0/5 > **RAJARAM** | *9 April 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like most about Designcenter in Solid Edge is its ability to quickly access and reuse standard parts and assemblies, which saves significant design time. The centralized library ensures consistency across projects, supports standardization, and improves collaboration among team members. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes incorporating existing components seamless and highly efficient. > > **Cons**: Search and filtering: It can be difficult to quickly locate specific parts in large libraries. Performance: Loading and navigating extensive component libraries can sometimes feel slow. Integration: While functional, deeper and more seamless integration with PLM systems like Teamcenter would improve workflow efficiency. > > Overall, a very positive experience—great for improving design efficiency and reuse, with some room for improvement in search and performance. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/285396/solid-edge?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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