Sibe vs SolidWorks PDM

See why teams choose
Sibe over SolidWorks PDM

Sibe is the cost-effective cloud PDM with a native Add-in for SolidWorks, purpose-built for teams looking for in-browser collaboration and no IT distractions.

  • No credit card required
  • Try every feature, no commitment
  • 14-day free premium trial, basic plan free forever
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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
SolidWorks PDM
Cloud-based
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Zero IT maintenance costs
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In-browser collaboration & external sharing
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Native Add-in for SolidWorks
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Version Control
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Revision Workflows
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Undo Check-Out
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Support for large assemblies
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Support for Common Parts and File References
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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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The true cost of Solidworks PDM extends far beyond the price tag

Cost for 10 licenses
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Solidworks
PDM Standard
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Solidworks
PDM Professional
Solution type
On-premise
On-premise
Cloud-based
Number of licenses for this example calculation
10
10
10
Cloud storage included (shared)
5,000 GB
Initial software cost
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$30,000
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Annual licensing fee
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$16,500
$6,000
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
$6,000
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included in SolidWorks Professional edition and up

Transparent pricing that doesn't break the bank, with unlimited view-only users included in all plans

Free

$0

  • One editor
  • Unlimited viewers
  • 500 MB storage
  • 3 CAD assets
  • Email and chat support

Business

$42/editor/month (when billed annually)

  • Price per editor
  • Unlimited viewers
  • SolidWorks add-in
  • 50 GB shared storage per editor
  • Unlimited CAD files of any size
  • Email and chat support

Business Plus

$50/editor/month (when billed annually)

  • Price per editor
  • Unlimited viewers
  • SolidWorks add-in
  • 500 GB shared storage per editor
  • Unlimited CAD files of any size
  • Email and chat support
  • Dedicated account manager

14-day free premium trial included. Try every feature. No credit card required.
Month-to-month plans also available.

"Sibe has the same functionality as Vault PDM, but without the excessive cost of servers and data migration."


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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."


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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.

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.

Google Cloud Partner

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

Try Sibe - The cost-effective cloud PDM engineered for SolidWorks teams

No servers, no admin hassles, no initial migration required. With unlimited view-only users.

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