How Kenesto Compares to CAD ROOMS
| Kenesto | CAD ROOMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud-hosted, no server, AWS (S3 + EC2) data centers in US and Ireland, Oracle database. | Cloud-hosted, no server. |
| Pricing | $300/license/year, discounts for 10 users and 50 users. | $720/year (Team), $1,440/year (Business), Custom (Enterprise). |
| Storage included | Unlimited storage of CAD, Microsoft Office, PDF, etc. files. | 100GB/editor (Team), 1TB/user (Business). |
| CAD integration | SolidWorks add-in (SolidWorks certified partner), DraftSight partner, Autodesk authorized developer, AWS partner. | Not certified as a SolidWorks partner. |
| File locking / check-in-check-out | Yes. | Yes. |
| Version control & history | Yes, unlimited version history. | Yes, unlimited version history. |
| Workflow / ECO approvals | Yes. | Business tier and above only (“coming soon” on BOM/ECR features per their own site as of this writing). |
| Browser-based viewing | Yes, plus desktop app. | Yes, plus desktop app. |
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.
Why customers Choose Kenesto over CAD Rooms
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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.
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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.
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