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Sibe vs SolidWorks PDM

See why teams choose Sibe over SolidWorks PDM

Sibe is a cost-effective Cloud PDM with a SolidWorks Add-in engineered for native handling of assembly references & online collaboration with free unlimited web visitors. No servers, no VPNs, no admin hassles.

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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
Sibe has a five-star rating on both G2 and Capterra

based on reviews on

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Trusted by the world's top mechanical engineering teams

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

Sibe is the SolidWorks PDM alternative that works as it should

Sibe is the only user-friendly cloud PDM with a native Add-in for SolidWorks helping mechanical engineering teams to manage CAD data & workflows, and collaborate with external clients at a fraction of the cost.

Features

Sibe logo
Sibe logo

SolidWorks PDM

Zero IT maintenance costs

In-browser collaboration & external sharing

Native Add-in for SolidWorks

Version Control

Revision Workflows

Undo Check-Out

Support for large assemblies

Support for Common Parts and File References

Pinned measurements and annotations

QR codes linked to individual markups

Assign pinned tasks to teammates

Track changes & Compare versions

Advanced user roles & access permissions

Control access to download source files for external collaborators

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The true cost of SolidWorks PDM extends far beyond the price tag

Cost for 10 licenses

Sibe logo
Sibe logo

Solidworks

Solidworks logo

PDM Standard

Solidworks

Solidworks logo

PDM Professional

Solution type

On-premise

On-premise

Number of licenses for this example calculation

10

10

10

5,000 GB

Initial software cost

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-*

$30,000

Annual licensing fee

$6,000

-*

$16,500

PDM server hardware costs

-

$7,000

$10,000

Initial setup & training costs

-

$2,500

$6,000

IT Support & server maintenance costs

-

$3,000

$3,000

PDM software upgrade costs

-

$1,000

$4,000

Total costs for the first year for 10 licenses

$6,000

$13,500

$69,500

* included in SolidWorks Professional edition and up

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 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)
  • Unlimited members
  • 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)
  • Unlimited members
  • 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 at Hirata Corporation of America, testimonial about Sibe

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."


Profile photo of Salimzhan Gafurov, who shared a testimonial about Sibe.io's CAD data management approach

Salimzhan Gafurov

Director of Advanced Research & Technology,
Verne

Enterprise-ready Security & Privacy

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

Badge for SOC 2 audit confirming Sibe adherence to data security and protection standards

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.

Google Cloud Partner logo — Sibe is a verified partner using Google's enterprise-grade, secure cloud storage

Google Cloud Partner

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

Manage SolidWorks Documents & Workflows with a CAD Management Platform built for Collaboration

Try every feature for free for 14 days. No commitment. No initial migration required.
Book a free consultation with Ken, our SolidWorks Expert with 30+ years experience, to help you get started.

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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
G2 logo highlighting Sibe software for solidworks engineer reviews and ratings
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Capterra logo showing customer reviews for Sibe CAD Document Management Platform