Onshape
The #1 Cloud-Native Product Development Platform.
Overview
Onshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock by providing a secure cloud workspace for advanced modeling and data management. It enables real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on the same design simultaneously, and includes built-in version control, eliminating the need for a separate PDM system.
✨ Key Features
- Fully Cloud-Based (no installs)
- Real-time Collaboration
- Integrated Version Control and PDM
- Parametric 3D Modeling (Parts, Assemblies, Drawings)
- Runs on any device (Web, iOS, Android)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully cloud-native architecture
- Superior real-time collaboration capabilities
- Built-in PDM and version control
Unique Value: Unlocks agile product design by enabling teams to collaborate in real-time from anywhere, on any device, with zero IT overhead.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Teams collaborating on complex assemblies in real-time
- Designing products on various devices including tablets
- Managing design data without a traditional PDM system
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users with unreliable internet connections
- High-end surfacing and styling (Alias or Rhino may be better)
- Offline-only workflows
🏆 Alternatives
Eliminates the file-based headaches of traditional CAD (like crashes, data loss, and PDM check-ins/outs) by being fully cloud-based.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: For non-commercial, public projects only.
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