Onshape
8.6#2 in 3d cad softwareFrom $1,500 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2012 | 1993 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | browser | both |
| Render engine | built-in | built-in |
Onshape plans
- Free PlanFree
- Standard Plan$1,500 a year
- Professional Plan$2,500 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
SOLIDWORKS plans
- SOLIDWORKS Design Standard with Cloud Services$2,820 a year
- SOLIDWORKS Design Professional with Cloud Services$3,456 a year
- SOLIDWORKS Design Premium with Cloud Services$4,716 a year
- SOLIDWORKS for Makers$48 a year
Pick Onshape if…
It suits people and teams doing parametric 3D CAD who need browser access, collaboration, or built-in data management. The free plan is limited to non-commercial use and public documents.
Pick SOLIDWORKS if…
SOLIDWORKS suits people and organizations working with 3D product design, including industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology, and transportation markets. Students can use Design Standard at no cost, while Makers is aimed at personal, non-commercial use.