SolidFace review
Collaborative mechanical CAD with hybrid modeling, assemblies, drawings, and version control.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SolidFace is a 3D CAD application for mechanical parts, surfaces, assemblies, and technical drawings. It is aimed at product development, manufacturing, construction, industrial design, suppliers, and engineering teams that need shared design data and version control. Its mix of parametric and direct modeling makes it relevant to teams working with both feature-based designs and imported geometry, while cloud collaboration supports shared work across a team.
The modeling and assembly toolkit reaches beyond basic part creation. SolidFace supports 3D part and surface modeling, in-context assembly relationships, motion simulation, and collision testing, alongside 2D technical drawings and bills of materials. Its version-control features include branching, merging, and audit history; collaborative editing and access permissions add controls for shared design work. An online 3D parts library and TraceParts integration contribute to its parts-resource ecosystem. These capabilities make it a fit for teams handling connected mechanical designs, rather than users looking only for a simple standalone drawing tool.
SolidFace has a free PTV version, with 3D part and assembly modeling, BOMs, parametric capabilities, and CAD import and export among its listed highlights. The product runs across desktop and cloud environments, with Windows 10 64-bit documented requirements, and supported formats include X_T, X_B, DWG, DWT, DXF, STL, and BMP. Premium services are documented, but the official pricing page does not display paid prices, so teams evaluating ongoing use should clarify costs before choosing a plan. SolidFace suits small engineering groups prioritizing shared parts and assemblies; organizations needing broader platform reach, a longer integration list, or clearly stated paid pricing should compare alternatives.
SolidFace pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines parametric and direct modeling with surface design.
- Supports assemblies, motion simulation, collision testing, and BOMs.
- Offers collaborative editing, permissions, and version history features.
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on web and Windows, not a broad range of platforms.
- Premium services are documented, but paid prices are not shown.
- TraceParts is the only listed integration.
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