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Onshape

byOnshape
in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software
4.7

Overview

Product Information on Onshape

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Onshape?

Onshape is a cloud-based software designed for product development and computer-aided design. The software offers tools for 3D modeling, version control, and real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to work on design projects simultaneously. Onshape supports file management without the need for local installations, and it provides document sharing and permission controls to manage access to design files. The software aims to improve workflow efficiency by integrating with other engineering and manufacturing applications, streamlining processes from concept through production. Onshape addresses the business problem of distributed teams requiring secure, flexible access to CAD systems and detailed version tracking to support iterative design and manufacturing activities.

Onshape Pricing

Onshape software uses a subscription-based pricing model, offering several tiered plans for individuals, professionals, and enterprises. Pricing is structured according to different levels of feature access, collaboration tools, and data management options. Users pay a recurring fee based on their selected plan, with higher tiers including additional administrative and integration capabilities.

Overall experience with Onshape

IT Operation Analyst
500M - 1B USD, Consumer Goods
FAVORABLE

“onshape Review”

5.0
Jan 17, 2022
Working with OnShape is a great experience. The client can use fluid ,not something I could say about Solidworks or AutoCAD. It is completely included and not stressing over records, utilizing the built-in cloud integration is extraordinary. I would not spare a moment to prescribe OnShape to anybody keen on getting CAD or even little CAD shops.
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Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Onshape is a comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) design platform focused on improving the pace of product development. It effectively amalgamates CAD, release management, workflow, collaboration, analytics, administrative tools, and an Application Programming Interface (API) with a diverse range of over 50 engineering applications. By facilitating real-time collaboration among extended design teams, Onshape promotes efficiency and supports executive decision-making through real-time analytics and comprehensive insights into design and manufacturing processes. Users from over 170 countries, modeling in various fields like advanced robotics, biomedical devices, industrial machinery, agriculture equipment, and consumer products, utilize Onshape. The platform also offers flexibility, with a significant number of sessions carried out on mobile devices. Established in 2012, Onshape was incorporated into PTC in November 2019, functioning as a SaaS business unit.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2012
Head office location
Boston, United States
Number of employees
201 - 500
Website
http://www.onshape.com

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Onshape Likes & Dislikes

Like

- easy to use with friendly UI. - using it with cloud makes every thing very good no need to use high GPU only in browser. - very good and interactive community, helping in all issues that facing me.

Like

No need for hardware for servers, easy to use once you learn it, amazing data management.

Like

Onshape allows us to develop product very smoothly eradicating the problems which were present in traditional file management systems. It has great multi body part environment . It has very quick support response.

Dislike

- I was face some issues but community support have helped work around these situations. - need to improve that output DXFs - improving performance of offline files.

Dislike

Takes some time to learn to use, occasional crashes and performance glitches, unpractical to use on large scale projects.

Dislike

No cons as of now

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Onshape Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(15 Ratings)

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Evaluation & Contracting

4.8

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4.7

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  • IT Operation Analyst
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    onshape Review

    5.0
    Jan 17, 2022
    Working with OnShape is a great experience. The client can use fluid ,not something I could say about Solidworks or AutoCAD. It is completely included and not stressing over records, utilizing the built-in cloud integration is extraordinary. I would not spare a moment to prescribe OnShape to anybody keen on getting CAD or even little CAD shops.
  • Audiovisual Technician
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Onshape is a game changer!

    5.0
    Jan 16, 2022
    Onshape strengths are game changing to the point that makes me forget about all the downsides that it has when considering that it's free!
  • Senior Software Engineer
    1B-10B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Onshape Peer Reviews

    5.0
    Jan 13, 2022
    Onshape provides CAD product development platform. It has very intuitive features and simple to use. Some of the prominent Onshape features are Data Management , Assemblies , Workflow, Configurations, Integrations and many more.
  • Senior Manager - Business Operations
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    One of the best solutions for CAD

    4.0
    Jan 13, 2022
    it can be the single source of truth for specification for all products and projects. it also has cloud capabilities which makes the tool even more effective
  • General Manager Digital
    10B+ USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    The go-to design software for Easy collaboration

    4.0
    Dec 31, 2021
    Amazing user interface - easy to use even for first-time users. I like how the subscription-based model makes it easy for designers and has good online support.
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