--- 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 - **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.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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[MATLAB](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/264043/matlab) — 4.6/5 (2093 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. ----- ### "Great CAD software" — 5.0/5 > **Peter** | *29 October 2020* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Solid Edge delivers great results quickly and design changes are very simple. The user interface is simple and clean and you do not need to sort through a hundred buttons to find the function you need. The software is great at importing and exporting other CAD formats. The drawing options are very good and quality drafts are produced in very little time. The software is more powerful and stable than some other brands and the support staff in Australia is fantastic. > > **Cons**: The software installation and updates are a big drama and require technical assistance every time. When a new version comes out I need to allow at least a day before I will be operating again. > > I can quickly provide customer solutions, with great quality 2D drawings, 3D models, Video fly-throughs, machine animations, stress and displacement analysis and reverse engineering. This software is critical to my business. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Solid Edge - Easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Adam** | *26 February 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Solid Edge is user friendly. The easy-to-use platform is great for beginners who do not have a lot of experience. > > **Cons**: There are some limitations with renderings and occasional "glitches" in the software when loading rendering updates. > > I am very pleased with the Solid Edge platform as it is powerful and easy to use. 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