The Short Version
Sibe.io is a browser-native platform with a SolidWorks add-in and no local drive mapping. Kenesto takes a different approach: it maps your cloud files to a familiar Windows Explorer drive (the K: drive), and also includes a browser-native app for teams who prefer working straight from the web — so you get the workflow your team already knows, with no local server or VPN required either way.
How Kenesto Compares to Sibe.io
| Kenesto | Sibe.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Cloud storage mapped to a local network drive (K: drive) with a familiar Windows Explorer interface, plus a browser-native app included. No local server or VPN required. | Browser-native platform plus a SolidWorks add-in; no local drive mapping. |
| Infrastructure | AWS (S3 + EC2), data centers in the US and Ireland, Oracle database. | Google Cloud, data centers in the US and Europe. |
| Security | AES-256 encryption, disaster recovery. | SOC 2 Type II audited, AES-256 encryption. |
| CAD integration | SolidWorks add-in (SolidWorks certified partner), DraftSight partner, Autodesk authorized developer, AWS partner. | SolidWorks add-in; not certified as a SolidWorks partner. |
| Target customer | Small/mid mechanical engineering, design, manufacturing & construction. | Small/mid mechanical engineering teams. |
Features
Kenesto
Unlimited version storage and rollback, unlimited files and folders, project support (assignable to drive letters), library file support, smart automatic file locking, vault workflow (check-out, check-in) support, assembly rollback to restore a whole assembly to a prior date, where-used dependency tracking, revisions, automated part number generator, automated PDF output from SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawings, browser-based 2D/3D viewing, secure sharing with granular permissions, tasks and workflows, offline work support, BOM support, categories, and unlimited storage of CAD, Office, and PDF files. Supports SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, CATIA, NX, Solid Edge, Rhino, DraftSight, Inventor, and more. Unlimited free external viewer accounts, API access included, and support for streaming and cloud applications.
Sibe.io
Version control with offline support, customizable change/approval workflows, BOM management (Business Plus and above), web-based 3D design review with annotations, unlimited free external viewer accounts, and a CAD reference manager.
Pricing
| Kenesto | Sibe.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $27/user/month (single user), with discounts at 10 and 50 users. SSO included. | $42/editor/month (Business, annual), $50/editor/month (Business Plus, annual). Cheaper Contributor ($15) and Viewer ($5) seats. Enterprise tier (ITAR compliance, SSO/SAML, data residency) is custom quoted. |
Why Customers Choose Kenesto over Sibe.io
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A familiar Windows workflow. Kenesto maps your cloud files to a K: drive in Windows Explorer, so your team keeps working the way it already does. Sibe.io is browser-native only, with a SolidWorks add-in on top.
2
Broader CAD support. Kenesto is a certified SolidWorks partner, a DraftSight partner, an Autodesk authorized developer, and an AWS partner, with native support for SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, CATIA, NX, Solid Edge, Rhino, DraftSight, Inventor, and more.
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Unlimited storage, simple pricing. Kenesto includes unlimited storage of CAD, Office, and PDF files and API access starting at $27/user/month, with volume discounts at 10 and 50 users — versus Sibe’s $42–$50/editor/month Business plans.
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