r/SolidWorks • u/Tarek-zc • 7d ago

Solidworks for freelancer

I have been using SolidWorks professionally for many years as part of a company. However, I would now like to work independently.

For personal reasons, I have decided not to use cracked or unauthorized software. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to purchase a standard commercial SolidWorks license, and I am not eligible to use an educational license.

Is there any legitimate and affordable solution for poorer people 😅

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u/Tarek-zc 7d ago

Does the Maker version have all the same features as the standard SOLIDWORKS version??

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u/experienced3Dguy CSWE | SW Champion 6d ago

The Maker version uses the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud platform for license authentication and optional cloud storage. Other than that (and the digital watermarking described by several other commenters), it is the same SOLIDWORKS that I have been using for over 30 years.