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Solid Edge

bySiemens
in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software
4.8

Overview

Product Information on Solid Edge

Updated 13th January 2026

What is Solid Edge?

Designcenter Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software tools supporting all aspects of the product development process. Designcenter Solid Edge helps customers shape the future, with intuitive 3D CAD software that brings together the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design – made possible with synchronous technology. Designcenter Solid Edge provides intuitive 3D CAD and robust PDM for precise design, streamlined data management, version control, and secure collaboration. Designcenter X Solid Edge delivers these features in a secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment, with advanced cloud capabilities and on-the-go access. From concept to manufacturing, Designcenter Solid Edge helps customers achieve faster innovation, reduce errors, and enhance team synergy.

Solid Edge Pricing

Designcenter Solid Edge is available as a monthly or annual subscription, via perpetual license and flexible token-based options. Pricing depends on package (Design & Drafting, Foundation, Classic, Premium), selected modules, number of users, deployment model, and region. Costs vary by configuration and support requirements.

Overall experience with Solid Edge

Head of CAD/PLM
<50M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Software Offers Advanced Direct Editing but Faces Administrative Configuration Challenges”

4.0
Aug 29, 2025
Future related Software vendor, providung always new functions.
Researcher
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
CRITICAL

“in general is a good experience”

3.0
Dec 14, 2021
It has been a nice experience with this software because of the excellent quality of the modelling

About Company

Company Description

Updated 17th November 2023

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on automation and digitalization in process and manufacturing industries, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, smart mobility solutions for rail transport, and medical technology and digital healthcare services. Siemens AG includes the industrial businesses Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure and Mobility. Siemens Financial Services supports the activities of our Industrial businesses and conducts its own business.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1847
Head office location
Munich, Germany
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.siemens.com

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Performance of Solid Edge Across Market Features

Solid Edge Likes & Dislikes

Like

Solid Edge is the most powerfull CAd solution on market, featuring real direct edting.

Like

the quality of models

Like

Every year they make the software more functional and easier to use. They care about user workflows and work hard to remove as many extra steps as possible.

Dislike

Configuration of the software, adminstrative handling of options and so on.

Dislike

Sometimes it can get a bit slow if you dont have a powerful computer

Dislike

Though much improved, we still have some issues with performance and long processing times. Some of the processes for setting up my company customizations for new Solid Edge releases can be tedious. Sometimes it is a little frustrating with the time it takes for Solid Edge to implement software improvement requests.

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Solid Edge Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(28 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
68%
4 Star
29%
3 Star
4%
2 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.7

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.8

Product Capabilities

4.7

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  • Head of CAD/PLM
    <50M USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Software Offers Advanced Direct Editing but Faces Administrative Configuration Challenges

    4.0
    Aug 29, 2025
    Future related Software vendor, providung always new functions.
  • Mechanical Drafter III
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Continuous Feature Improvements in Solid Edge Enhance Workflow and User Experience

    5.0
    Jun 27, 2025
    Solid Edge is an excellent CAD software. They give us the opportunity to preview new features and provide our feedback before release. The real difference is that they listen to the feedback and apply it to the release.
  • Chief Digital Officer
    <50M USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Strong Partnership and Responsive Service Praised with No Identified Disadvantages

    5.0
    Jul 7, 2025
    Very responsive, high level of expertise, quick turnaround time, partnership
  • Specilist
    50M-1B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Solid Edge and Teamcenter Streamline Design, Yet Pricing Remains a Challenge

    5.0
    Jun 26, 2025
    Siemens Software helps in our daily design process. We use Solid Edge and Teamcenter
  • TECHNICAL MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    Navigating the User-Friendly Interface of Advanced Modeling Tools

    5.0
    Jan 30, 2025
    User friendly Interface, Ease of modeling Complex geometries
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