TopSolid
French integrated CAD/CAM and PDM software for machinery, tooling, sheet metal, steel and wood, from TOPSOLID SAS in Evry
Quick Overview
| Company | TOPSOLID SAS |
|---|---|
| Category | CAD Software |
| Headquarters | Evry, France |
| Founded | 1977 |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Desktop application |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | CAD/CAM, PDM, TopSolid'Design, Wood, Steel, Mold, Cut, ShopFloor, Progress, training and API |
| Pricing | Quote on request; see website |
| Best For | Manufacturers that want design and machining in one French system |
| Replaces | SolidWorks, Fusion, Inventor |
Detailed Review
TopSolid began as Missler Mecanique, created by the Missler brothers in Evry in 1977, and became TOPSOLID in 2019 after a majority management buyout in 2018, according to the company page. It targets machinery, tooling, sheet metal and wood.
The company's privacy policy names TOPSOLID SAS, a French simplified joint stock company at Evry, registered under number 329 109 227. The vendor states 2025 turnover of EUR 72 million and 420 staff.
Integrated CAD/CAM
The suite joins design with machining, so a part is modelled and its toolpaths prepared in the same environment.
Industry products
The product range includes TopSolid'Design, Wood, Steel, Mold, Cut, ShopFloor and Progress, grouped by industry.
Services and community
The vendor offers training, technical support, a forum, web help and an API for development.
Limitations to Consider
It is a mechanical and manufacturing system, not a 2D DWG drafting tool or a building BIM platform; for DWG see BricsCAD. Prices are given only on request. The company has offices in the USA and China among its locations, so the vendor is an international group, though the contracting entity named is French.
Who Should Use TopSolid
Manufacturing firms in machinery, tooling, sheet metal or woodworking who want a French CAD/CAM vendor.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- CAD, CAM and PDM in one system
- Industry-specific product lines
- French vendor, management-owned since 2018
- Training, forum and API
- Offices across several European countries
Cons
- No published prices
- Not for DWG drafting or building design
- Learning curve of a full CAD/CAM suite
- Product page names are many and need guidance
Alternatives to TopSolid
Other European cad software worth comparing before you decide:
BricsCAD
Belgium · DWG-based 2D and 3D CAD from Ghent, with BIM and mechanical toolsets
ARES Commander
Germany · Family-owned Berlin CAD in DWG for Windows, macOS and Linux
Archicad
Hungary · BIM design software for architects, from Budapest
Allplan
Germany · BIM platform for architecture, structural and civil engineering
See all European cad software or compare them directly against SolidWorks on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The company page says a majority management buyout took place in 2018.
CAD, CAM and PDM for machinery, tooling, sheet metal, steel and wood.
No, the vendor offers quotes and demos.