{"id":1964,"date":"2026-04-06T13:42:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/solidworks-pricing-canada\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:54:55","slug":"solidworks-pricing-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/solidworks-pricing-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"SolidWorks Pricing Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1964\" class=\"elementor elementor-1964 elementor-1928\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-859e1d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"859e1d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4a82eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4a82eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SolidWorks Pricing Canada - Understanding Licensing Models<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a5421 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09a5421\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><p>In this guide, we detail SolidWorks pricing in Canada, the different licensing models available, and what companies can actually expect to pay in 2026.<\/p><p>SOLIDWORKS is one of the few professional 3D CAD software packages that still offers several pricing models, which can quickly create confusion when trying to understand the true cost.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A) Perpetual License (Purchase)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>The historical SolidWorks model is based on the purchase of a perpetual license, meaning a one-time payment to use the software for life.<\/p><p>This model includes two main components:<\/p><ul><li>PLC (Primary License Charge): the initial cost of the license<\/li><li>ALC (Annual License Charge): the annual maintenance cost<\/li><\/ul><p>Maintenance is mandatory for the first year and optional thereafter. It includes: <\/p><ul><li>Software updates<\/li><li>Technical support<\/li><li>Access to new versions<\/li><\/ul><div> <\/div><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>B) Subscription <\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>SolidWorks subscription pricing is based on a recurring payment, allowing companies to use the software without a significant initial investment.<\/p><p>Available options include:<\/p><ul><li>Quarterly subscription (3 months)<\/li><li>Annual subscription (12 months)<\/li><li>Long-term subscription models<\/li><\/ul><p>All subscriptions include:<\/p><ul><li>Software access<\/li><li>Updates<\/li><li>Technical support<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\"> To concretely compare SolidWorks Canada pricing between purchase and subscription, you can consult our full analysis in the dedicated article <br><a href=\"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/solidworks-perpetual-licence-vs-subscribtion\/\">(Purchase vs. Subscription).<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95de1b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95de1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SolidWorks Canada Pricing in 2026: How Much Does It Really Cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c12e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40c12e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><p>The price of SolidWorks in Canada in 2026 <strong>is no longer directly linked to the USD\/CAD exchange rate<\/strong>, unlike previous years where fluctuations in the US dollar had a significant impact on rates.<\/p><p>The prices presented below correspond to the public prices (list prices) for SolidWorks licenses in Canada.<\/p><p>In reality, the price you pay may vary based on several factors:<\/p><ul><li>Current promotions<\/li><li>Partner programs (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/free-solidworks-startups-canada\/\">the entrepreneur program<\/a>)<\/li><li>Commercial negotiation with your reseller<\/li><\/ul><p>It is also important to note that companies owning older SolidWorks licenses (e.g., 2015 to 2023 without active maintenance) may benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/solidworks-upgrade-3dex-offer\/\">specific pricing conditions<\/a>.<\/p><table style=\"table-layout: fixed; width: 762px; height: 332px;\"><colgroup> <col width=\"101\"> <col width=\"72\"> <col width=\"150\"> <col width=\"129\"> <col width=\"143\"><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"5\">SolidWorks Canada Pricing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #ffffff; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #4f81bd; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"5\">SolidWorks Desktop \/ SolidWorks Design with Cloud Services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9d9d9; text-align: center;\">Product<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9d9d9; text-align: center;\">License<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9d9d9; text-align: center;\">Annual Maintenance<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9d9d9; text-align: center;\">Subscription (1 year)<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9d9d9; text-align: center;\">Subscription (3 months)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">Standard<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$5,669<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$2,170<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$3,792<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$1,138<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">Professional<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$7,790<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$2,440<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$4,668<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$1,401<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">Premium<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$11,344<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$3,116<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$6,360<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$1,908<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #ffffff; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #4f81bd; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"5\">3DEXPERIENCE SolidWorks \/ SolidWorks Design<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9ead3; text-align: center;\">Product<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9ead3; text-align: center;\">Initial<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9ead3; text-align: center;\">Annual<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9ead3; text-align: center;\">Subscription (1 year)<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; background: #d9ead3; text-align: center;\">Subscription (3 months)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">Standard<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$6,895<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$2,206<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$3,792<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$1,138<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">Professional<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$8,487<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$2,716<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$4,668<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$1,401<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">Premium<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$11,780<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$3,770<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$6,360<\/td><td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #000000; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; text-align: center;\">$1,908<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>To simplify:<\/p><ul><li>SolidWorks Standard Price: starting from ~$3,792 \/ year<\/li><li>SolidWorks Professional Price: starting from ~$4,668 \/ year<\/li><li>SolidWorks Premium Price: starting from ~$6,360 \/ year<\/li><\/ul><p> <strong>When purchasing, the initial cost can go up to $11,000+ CAD, with mandatory annual maintenance if you want to stay up to date<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Most companies focus only on the displayed price&#8230; but in reality:<\/p><ol><li>Very few customers pay the list price<\/li><li>Differences can be significant depending on your situation<\/li><li>The choice between subscription and purchase has a major impact on the total cost<\/li><\/ol><p>The real issue is not just the price, but the licensing model best suited to your business<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8efd087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8efd087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can you get SolidWorks for free in Canada?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42292d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42292d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, and this is information that very few companies are aware of.<\/p><p>It is possible to get SolidWorks for free in Canada through the Dassault Syst\u00e8mes startup program, intended for early-stage companies.<\/p><h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f680.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude80\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/free-solidworks-startups-canada\/\">The SolidWorks Startup Program<\/a><\/h3><p>This program allows eligible startups to access:<\/p><ul><li>Free SolidWorks for the first year<\/li><li>70% discount for the second year<\/li><li>50% discount for the third year<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\"> Concretely, this can represent several thousand dollars in savings on your licenses.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2757.svg\" alt=\"\u2757\"> Why do so few people take advantage of it?<\/p><p>Because:<\/p><ul><li>Few resellers actually talk about it<\/li><li>Eligibility conditions are not always well explained<\/li><li>Many companies wrongly believe they are not eligible<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3af.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfaf\"> Is your company eligible?<\/p><p>In general, you may be eligible if:<\/p><ol><li>You are a startup (less than 5 years old)<\/li><li>You are developing a product (hardware, industrial, etc.)<\/li><li>You are not yet using SolidWorks <\/li><\/ol><div> <\/div><div> <\/div><h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/free-solidworks-startups-canada\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\"> Access the program<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><div> <\/div><div> <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b3a2e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b3a2e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Example of SolidWorks Pricing over 5 Years<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1f96b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1f96b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><p>To understand the true price of SolidWorks in Canada, looking at the annual cost is not enough.<br>It is essential to compare the different licensing models over a longer period.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Here is a simplified example based on SolidWorks Standard in Canada.<\/p><p> <\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Option 1 \u2014 Perpetual License + Maintenance (SolidWorks Standard)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p> <\/p><p>License + 5 years of maintenance<br><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u2192 $16,519 CAD<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>Annual subscription over 5 years<br><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">\u2192 $18,960 CAD<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Over a 5-year period, the perpetual license becomes slightly more financially advantageous than the subscription.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>But beware: price should not be the only criterion. The choice between subscription and purchase also depends on: <\/p><ul><li>Desired flexibility<\/li><li>Access to updates<\/li><li>Ability to evolve your tools<\/li><li>Your long-term needs<\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udc49 For a more detailed analysis, consult our full comparison (<a href=\"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/solidworks-perpetual-licence-vs-subscribtion\/\">purchase vs. subscription<\/a>).<\/p><p> <\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Option 2 &#8211; 3DEXPERIENCE SolidWorks Standard<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p> <\/p><p>Annual subscription over 5 years<br><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">\u2192 $18,960 CAD<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>Long-term subscription (PSC + ASC)<\/p><p>Initial payment + 5 years of service<br><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u2192 $17,925 CAD<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Over 5 years, the long-term model becomes more interesting than the classic annual subscription.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>This model is generally designed for companies that:<\/p><ul><li>Plan to use SolidWorks over several years<\/li><li>Wish to optimize their long-term costs<\/li><li>Want to avoid future increases<\/li><li>What you really need to remember<\/li><\/ul><p>Even if some models are slightly more advantageous on paper:<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 The real decision is not based solely on price<\/p><p>It is based on:<\/p><ol><li>Flexibility<\/li><li>Ease of management<\/li><li>Scalability<\/li><li>Your company&#8217;s strategy<\/li><\/ol><p> <\/p><p>Need a precise price for your situation?<\/p><p>Kotona Vision supports companies in Canada to:<\/p><ul><li>Choose the right SolidWorks licensing model<\/li><li>Optimize their costs<\/li><li>Effectively deploy the solution<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Request your <a href=\"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">personalized estimate.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2e64d0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b2e64d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/kotonavision.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-bookmark\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M336 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v464l192-112 192 112V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zm0 428.43l-144-84-144 84V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h276c3.314 0 6 2.683 6 5.996V428.43z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">I WANT TO GET A QUOTE FOR SOLIDWORKS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SolidWorks Pricing Canada &#8211; Understanding Licensing Models In this guide, we detail SolidWorks pricing in Canada, the different licensing models available, and what companies can actually expect to pay in 2026. 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