: Early-stage startups (less than 5 years old with under $1M in revenue) can apply for the SolidWorks for Startups program, which often provides software for free for the first year .
If you are currently enrolled in a school, college, or university, you likely have access to a free or low-cost license.
SolidWorks is a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software that is used for creating, simulating, and analyzing various designs. It's widely used in industries such as engineering, architecture, and product design.