Onshape AlternativesCAD Software & 3D Modelers like Onshape

Onshape is described as 'Professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit' and is a CAD software in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Onshape for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Onshape alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Onshape are SketchUp, LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.

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  1. FreeCAD icon
     482 likes

    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    114 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  2. SketchUp icon
     555 likes

    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    166 SketchUp alternatives

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    SketchUp vs Onshape Comments
    Guest
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    Onshape is fully parametric, sketchup is not

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryOnshape is Free Personal and Proprietary
  3. LibreCAD icon
     170 likes

    LibreCAD is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework.

    109 LibreCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
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    LibreCAD vs Onshape Comments
    Alnis Smidchens
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    LibreCAD is for 2D drawings. Onshape is for 3D parametric modeling. The analog would be LibreOffice to vim. While you might be able to get a couple of the same things done in both, they are fundamentally for different uses.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceOnshape is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is LightweightOnshape is not according to our users
  4. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
     215 likes

    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    131 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. SOLIDWORKS icon
     88 likes

    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    103 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

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    SOLIDWORKS vs Onshape Comments
    Guest
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    Much more powerful than Onshape, gives RealView graphics (with a wide variety of textures to choose from), part analysis, and has a WAY better assembly program.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SOLIDWORKS is Paid and ProprietaryOnshape is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. Dune 3D icon
     16 likes

    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

    59 Dune 3D alternatives

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    • Flathub
     
  7. Autodesk Fusion icon
     44 likes

    Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE suite offering cloud modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools with collaborative editing, free-form and parametric design, licensing for students, hobbyists, and startups, plus support for 3D printing and CNC machining.

    47 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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  8. BRL-CAD icon
     57 likes

    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    75 BRL-CAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  9. Tinkercad is a super easy-to-use, browser based 3D design tool. With Tinkercad you can create 3D printable items: toys to play with, decoration to light up your home or jewelry to express yourself. You dream it, you can make it!

    72 Autodesk Tinkercad alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  10. Shapr3D icon
     32 likes

    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    45 Shapr3D alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPad
     
  11. Plasticity icon
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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    23 Plasticity alternatives

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