Looking for an Onshape PDM Alternative That Keeps Engineers in SolidWorks?
Onshape is its own CAD platform with built-in data management. If your team runs SolidWorks and you don't want to switch CAD, Sibe gives you a Cloud PDM with a native SolidWorks add-in, version control, assembly references, and browser-based collaboration without leaving SolidWorks you or your engineers already use.
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- No credit card required
- 14-day free trial, no migration needed
- Free onboarding with Ken, our SolidWorks expert with 30+ years experience
Trusted by the world's top mechanical engineering teams
The only cloud PDM with a native Add-in
for SolidWorks that doesn't break the bank
No Infrastructure. No Migration. Live in 30 Minutes.
Cloud-based by design — focus on the engineering, not the setup.
- No servers to host, no upgrades to schedule.
- No migration — use your existing SolidWorks files as-is.
- Install the add-in, connect your folder, invite your team — live in 30 minutes.
Check Files In and Out Directly in SolidWorks. Sibe Tracks Every Version.
Engineers stay in SolidWorks. Sibe handles the version control behind the scenes — no accidental overwrites, no lost work.
- Check in and check out parts, sub-assemblies, and drawings directly in SolidWorks, even offline.
- When a file is checked out, everyone else sees it's locked for editing.
- Full version history by file, by teammate, by date — every change tracked automatically.
Track Every Change. Release Revisions When Ready.
Turn engineering changes into tracked work. When a revision is approved, Sibe locks the release for manufacturing.
- Pin change requests and decisions to individual parts and sub-assemblies.
- Track design changes across versions, and create revisions on approval.
- Customise your workflow — Sibe PDM keeps a full history of every change and decision.
Share IP-protected designs with non-CAD partners. Free for viewers.
Share 3D models and 2D drawings with clients, suppliers, and non-CAD teammates. Unlimited free web visitors on every plan — no extra licences, no per-seat fees for reviewers.
- Share full projects, specific versions, or individual revisions.
- Control roles, permissions, and download access for external collaborators.
- Send a free public link or QR code — reviewers open files in any browser, no SolidWorks, no Sibe account.
- Protect your IP — no STEP exports, no screenshots, no email attachments.
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Sibe PDM vs. OnShape For SolidWorks
Sibe and Onshape — Two Different Approaches
Check Onshape's Website for current pricing
Why SolidWorks Teams Love Sibe PDM
Why SolidWorks Teams Choose Sibe Over Onshape
- Keep SolidWorks, gain Cloud PDM — no CAD switch.
- Native SolidWorks add-in — check files in and out directly in SolidWorks.
- Free unlimited web visitors — sales, suppliers, and clients view files at no extra cost.
- 30-minute setup with no servers, no VPN, no migration.
- Free onboarding with Ken, our SolidWorks expert with 30+ years experience.
Book a free Demo with Ken to see Sibe PDM in action
Ken Maren
Chief Solutions Architect
SolidWorks Expert with 30+ Years Experience
Our Customer Success team will get back to you within one business day to schedule the demo call.
Free Trial
$0
Free for 14 days
- Unlimited members
- Unlimited web visitors
- SolidWorks native Add-in
- Unlimited cloud storage
- Version & Revision Control
- 2D & 3D Collaboration
- Live Chat & Email Support
- Personalized Onboarding
Business
$42/member/month
(when billed annually)
- Price per member
- Unlimited web visitors
- SolidWorks native Add-in
- 50 GB shared storage per member
- Version & Revision Control
- 2D & 3D Collaboration
- Live Chat & Email Support
- Personalized Onboarding
Business Plus
$50/member/month
(when billed annually)
- Price per member
- Unlimited web visitors
- SolidWorks native Add-in
- 500 GB shared storage per member
- Version & Revision Control
- 2D & 3D Collaboration
- Live Chat & Email Support
- Priority Support
- Personalized Onboarding
14-day free premium trial, no credit card required. Month-to-month plans also available.
Free onboarding call with Ken, our SolidWorks Expert with 30+ years experience, included in all plans.
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"Sibe has the same functionality as Vault PDM, but without the excessive cost of servers and data migration."

Tomasso Vitale
Engineering Manager,
Hirata Corporation of America
"I’m very impressed with Sibe.io - their R&D team came up with a new approach to managing CAD design data that is simple and cost-effective."

Salimzhan Gafurov
Director of Advanced Research & Technology,
Verne
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AES-256 encryption with daily backups and disaster recovery protocols.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sibe tracks versions of your SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and drawings so it’s clear what changed, who changed it, and which revision is current. You don’t have to rely on file renaming or “latest folder” conventions to manage releases.
Most teams are either on shared folders (risky for revisions and hard to manage) or on on‑premise PDM (high implementation and maintenance overheads). Sibe is cloud PDM built for SolidWorks—aimed at giving you control without the infrastructure burden.
Typically, you can connect SolidWorks and start with a single project quickly (often within 30 minutes) once the add‑in is installed and a workspace is created. During the demo, we’ll show the setup end‑to‑end so you can see what it looks like in real life. Book a demo here.
Sibe supports SolidWorks 2018 through 2026. The connector installs as a standard SolidWorks add‑in, so it’s designed to be straightforward to deploy.
No server provisioning is required, and remote access does not depend on a VPN. That’s one of the main reasons teams use cloud PDM instead of maintaining an on‑prem setup.
Yes, most engineers evaluate Sibe PDM with a subset of files while continuing their current workflow for everything else. This reduces risk and makes it easy to compare day‑to‑day usability before switching anything fully.
Your existing SolidWorks files can be imported into Sibe, and version tracking starts from that point forward. Assemblies that reference parts and drawings are preserved as part of the import so you don’t lose relationships.
SolidWorks references are fragile in shared folders because they depend on file paths. Sibe tracks file relationships inside the vault so the system can keep references intact when files are managed within Sibe.
Sibe uses a check‑out/check‑in approach so when someone is editing a file, others can’t accidentally overwrite it. This reduces conflicts and removes the “who saved last?” risk.
Yes—non‑CAD teammates (and clients) can review via the browser, tied to a specific version, so feedback maps to the exact revision. This helps avoid approvals based on the wrong file export.
Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and access can be controlled at workspace/project/file level. Sharing links can be permission-scoped and revoked when needed.
Pricing is public and transparent—no “quote-only” gating. You can view plans here: https://www.sibe.io/pricing
If you want a quick explainer page first, use: https://www.sibe.io/cloud-based-pdm
Try Sibe PDM - Fall in love with SolidWorks again
No servers, no admin or VPN hassles, no initial migration required. With free unlimited web visitors.
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