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Sibe vs Traditional PDM

See why SolidWorks teams choose Sibe over a Traditional PDM

Sibe is a cloud CAD Management & Collaboration platform purpose-built for SolidWorks teams. Native Add-in for version control and revision workflows. Browser-based collaboration on 3D designs for clients and partners. Live BOMs and automated exports for manufacturers.

No servers, no VPNs, no admin hassles.

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  • 14-day free trial
  • No credit card required
  • Quick setup in under 20 minutes
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Trusted by SolidWorks engineering teams across industries

Sibe is a cloud-based 3D model collaboration and version-tracking platform recognized by G2 as a High Performer in its category
Sibe.io recognized with the Slashdot Users Love Us Award 2026
Sibe.io recognized with the Software Advice High Achiever Award 2026
Sibe.io recognized as a SourceForge Top Performer for Spring 2026
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Case Study

“We're remote. The designer is in Philadelphia, our CTO is in Miami, and I'm in Austin. We needed a way to design, review, and release without everyone sitting in the same place — or even in the same software.”

Alberto Lopez - Sunfish CEO
Alberto Lopez
Chief Executive Officer, Sunfish.ai
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Fulcrum Engineering, LLC logo
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Nordair Systems logo a client of Sibe
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ceilix A client of Sibe.io

Sibe is the Traditional PDM Alternative for SolidWorks teams that works as it should - simple, collaborative, native

Sibe is the cloud-based CAD Management & Collaboration platform purpose-built for SolidWorks teams,
focused on simplicity, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. No servers, no VPNs, no admin hassles.

Features

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Sibe logo

Traditional PDM

Zero IT maintenance costs

Browser-based Collaboration on 3D Designs

Native Add-in for SolidWorks

Version Control

Revision Workflows

Version History & Rollback

Copy Design

BOM Management

Automated Exports for Manufacturing

Pin markups & Apply measurements

Track changes & Compare versions

Advanced Search & Metadata filters

Advanced user roles & permissions

Dedicated web access for Suppliers, Clients and non-CAD Stakeholders

Book a free Demo with Ken to see Sibe in action

Book a Live Demo with our product Expert
Ken Maren, Chief Solutions Architect at Sibe and engineering collaboration expert with 30+ years of experience, ready to demonstrate how modern CAD document management streamlines design reviews, revision control, and team collaboration.

Ken Maren

Chief Solutions Architect

SolidWorks Expert with 30+ Years Experience

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The true cost of a Traditional PDM extends far beyond the price tag

Cost for 10 licenses

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Sibe logo

Solidworks

Traditional PDM

Solution type

On-premise

Number of licenses for this example calculation

10

10

5,000 GB

Annual licensing fee

$6,000

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PDM server hardware costs

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$7,000

Initial setup & training costs

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$2,500

IT Support & server maintenance costs

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$3,000

PDM software upgrade costs

-

$1,000

Total costs for the first year for 10 licenses

$6,000

$13,500

Transparent pricing that doesn't break the bank, with free unlimited web visitors included in all plans

Free Trial

$0
Free for 14 days
  • Unlimited editors
  • Unlimited web visitors
  • SolidWorks native Add-in
  • Unlimited cloud storage
  • Revision Control
  • Version History & Rollback
  • Copy Design
  • Advanced Search & Metadata
  • 3D Design Collaboration
  • Live Chat & Email Support
  • Personalized Onboarding
  • BOM Management
  • Automated Exports for Manufacturing

Business

$42/editor/month
(when billed annually)
  • Unlimited editors
  • Unlimited web visitors
  • SolidWorks native Add-in
  • 50 GB shared storage per member
  • Revision Control
  • Version History & Rollback
  • Copy Design
  • Advanced Search & Metadata
  • 3D Design Collaboration
  • Live Chat & Email Support
  • Personalized Onboarding

Business Plus

$50/editor/month
(when billed annually)
  • Unlimited editors
  • Unlimited web visitors
  • SolidWorks native Add-in
  • 500 GB shared storage per member
  • Revision Control
  • Version History & Rollback
  • Copy Design
  • Advanced Search & Metadata
  • 3D Design Collaboration
  • Live Chat & Email Support
  • Personalized Onboarding
  • BOM Management
  • Automated Exports for Manufacturing
  • Priority Support

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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"We're remote. The designer is in Philadelphia, our CTO is in Miami, and I'm in Austin. We needed a way to design, review, and release without everyone sitting in the same place — or even in the same software."
Alberto Lopez - Sunfish CEO

Alberto Lopez

Chief Executive Officer,
Sunfish

"Our SolidWorks files carry structured product data that people outside the CAD team regularly need to access. Bridging that gap was essential for our global growth."
Dean CEO of Engineering Company NordAir

Dean Pascasio

CAD Engineering Lead,
Nordair Systems

Enterprise-ready Security & Privacy

Everything in Sibe is designed to keep your work safe and secure.
Because your business is nobody else’s business.

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SOC 2 Audited

Audited for Service Organization Controls (SOC 2 Type II) compliance.

Sibe has AES-256 encryption with daily backups and disaster recovery

Data Encryption & Backups

AES-256 encryption with daily backups and disaster recovery protocols.

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Google Cloud Partner

Hosted on Google Cloud with data centers in Europe and the United States.

Collaborate on SolidWorks Designs with a Cloud Platform purpose-built for SolidWorks Teams

Try every feature for free for 14 days. No credit card required. Quick setup in under 20 minutes.
Book a free demo with Ken, our SolidWorks Expert, to see Sibe in action and get tailored advice.

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Free onboarding call with Ken, our SolidWorks Expert, included in all plans.

5-star reviews for Sibe CAD Document Management Platform
based on reviews on
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and
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Baran Group logo — engineering and infrastructure firm using Sibe for SolidWorksDynapower logo — energy storage and power conversion systems using Sibe for SolidWorksEasyChar logo — UK biomass-to-energy technology provider using Sibe for SolidWorksUrschel Laboratories logo — industrial food cutting machine maker using Sibe for SolidWorksRaccoon Lab logo: engineering team using Sibe for SolidWorksJohn King Chains logo — UK industrial conveyor chain manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksNordair Systems logo — German modular cleanroom manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksQuantum Machines logo — quantum computing control systems maker using Sibe for SolidWorksInternational Plastics logo — flexible plastic packaging manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksAutovol logo — automated volumetric modular construction factory using Sibe for SolidWorksPrefab Logic logo — modular construction consultancy using Sibe for SolidWorks
Baran Group logo — engineering and infrastructure firm using Sibe for SolidWorksDynapower logo — energy storage and power conversion systems using Sibe for SolidWorksEasyChar logo — UK biomass-to-energy technology provider using Sibe for SolidWorksUrschel Laboratories logo — industrial food cutting machine maker using Sibe for SolidWorksRaccoon Lab logo: engineering team using Sibe for SolidWorksJohn King Chains logo — UK industrial conveyor chain manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksNordair Systems logo — German modular cleanroom manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksQuantum Machines logo — quantum computing control systems maker using Sibe for SolidWorksInternational Plastics logo — flexible plastic packaging manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksAutovol logo — automated volumetric modular construction factory using Sibe for SolidWorksPrefab Logic logo — modular construction consultancy using Sibe for SolidWorks
Baran Group logo — engineering and infrastructure firm using Sibe for SolidWorksDynapower logo — energy storage and power conversion systems using Sibe for SolidWorksEasyChar logo — UK biomass-to-energy technology provider using Sibe for SolidWorksUrschel Laboratories logo — industrial food cutting machine maker using Sibe for SolidWorksRaccoon Lab logo: engineering team using Sibe for SolidWorksGeneral logo: industrial equipment manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksJohn King Chains logo — UK industrial conveyor chain manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksNordair Systems logo — German modular cleanroom manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksQuantum Machines logo — quantum computing control systems maker using Sibe for SolidWorksInternational Plastics logo — flexible plastic packaging manufacturer using Sibe for SolidWorksAutovol logo — automated volumetric modular construction factory using Sibe for SolidWorksPrefab Logic logo — modular construction consultancy using Sibe for SolidWorks