Sibe vs Solidworks PDM

Is Solidworks PDM too expensive to manage?

Try Sibe - the only user-friendly Cloud PDM with a native add-in for Solidworks, purpose-built for engineering teams requiring custom workflows and external collaboration without breaking the bank or having to deal with upgrades.

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Why teams choose Sibe over Solidworks PDM?

Because Sibe is the only user-friendly Cloud PDM with a native add-in for Solidworks that enables engineering teams to define their own workflows and collaborate with external clients at a fraction of the cost.

Features
Solidworks PDM
Cloud-based
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Zero IT maintenance costs
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Browser-based support for 30+ CAD formats (3D Models & 2D Drawings)
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Check-Out/Check-In for individual parts
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Version Control & Revisions
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Approval Workflows for Managers
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Rollback to a Previous Version
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Copy Design / Copy Tree
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Native add-in for Solidworks
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Browser-based 3D CAD access for external collaborators
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Pinned measurements and annotations
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QR codes linked to individual markups
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Assign pinned tasks to teammates
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Track changes & Compare versions
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Advanced user roles & access permissions
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Control access to download source files for external collaborators
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View & Edit CAD Metadata
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Automated BOM Exports based on selected CAD Metadata
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Use Cases

Share Designs
Annotate & Measure
Track Changes
Version Control
Manage BOM Exports
Share 3D Models & 2D Drawings with external partners, clients and collaborators.
  • check Browser-based access for external collaborators with support for 30+ CAD formats
  • checkShare entire projects or specific versions
  • check Protect your IP by controlling access permissions and restricting the ability to download source files
Screenshot showing how to share a file in the Sibe App.
Pin measurements and annotations, and collaborate with external partners in real time
  • checkApply measurements in both metric and imperial systems
  • checkPin annotations on precise areas and attach documents to specific parts
  • checkGenerate and share QR codes linked to specific markups and annotations
Screenshot showing measurements of models in the Sibe App.
Turn pinned annotations into assigned tasks, and track design changes across versions and revisions
  • checkAssign tasks to teammates and external collaborators
  • checkMonitor for task completion across versions and revisions
  • checkAutomatically maintain a history log of changes and decisions
Screenshot showing assigning tasks and revisions in the Sibe App.
Version control for specific parts to enable concurrent design, and approve revisions ready for release
  • checkBranch-based version control to streamline workflows
  • checkCheck-in / check-out entire assemblies or specific parts to prevent merge conflicts
  • checkCompare version changes and approve revisions ready for production
  • checkTrack version history and restore a previous version when needed
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View, edit and auto-sync your Bill of Materials (BOM) with suppliers and downstream ERP systems.
  • checkView and edit BOM based on your CAD Metadata in a friendly spreadsheet interface
  • checkApply custom properties, material calculators and report templates
  • checkAutomate BOM exports based on the CAD Metadata that you select
Screenshot showing Bill of Materials (BOM) panel in the Sibe App.

Native add-in for SolidWorks for version control and local file access

Sibe's native add-in for SolidWorks lets you do Version Control without leaving your CAD environment:
  • check Check-Out / Check-In individual parts, and add commit notes to new versions without leaving your design
  • checkBrowse the folder tree and referenced parts saved locally in your CAD software for offline access
  • check Copy Designs while maintaining references to shared parts and sub-assemblies to speed up project delivery
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Browser-based collaboration support for 30+ CAD formats

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Plus many more 2D Drawing and 3D Model file formats.
We take pride in being CAD agnostic!

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

Cost for 10 licenses
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PDM Standard
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PDM Professional
Solution type
On-premise
On-premise
Cloud-based
Number of licenses for this calculation
10
10
10
Cloud storage included
5,000 GB
Initial software cost
(included in Solidworks Professional edition and up
$30,000
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Annual licensing fee
(included in Solidworks Professional edition and up
$16,500
$6,480
PDM server hardware costs
$7,000
$10,000
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Initial setup & training costs
$2,500
$6,000
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IT Support & server maintenance costs
$3,000
$3,000
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PDM software upgrade costs
$1,000
$4,000
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Total costs for the first year for 10 licenses
$13,500
$69,500
$6,480

Transparent pricing that doesn't break the bank

Free

$0

  • One editor
  • Unlimited viewers
  • SolidWorks add-in
  • 500 MB storage
  • 3 CAD assets
  • Email-only support

Business

$40/mo

  • Price per editor
  • Unlimited viewers
  • SolidWorks add-in
  • 50 GB storage per editor (shared pool)
  • Unlimited CAD assets of any size
  • Live chat support

Business Plus

$48/mo

  • Price per editor
  • Unlimited viewers
  • SolidWorks add-in
  • 500 GB storage per editor (shared pool)
  • Unlimited CAD assets of any size
  • Dedicated account manager
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Enterprise-ready Security & Privacy

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

SOC 2 Audited

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

Data Encryption & Backups

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

Microsoft Azure Partner

Hosted on Microsoft Azure with data centers in Europe and the United States.

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