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, Mac, Web-based, 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

    FreeCAD

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    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.

    112 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great Onshape alternative.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Onshape.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Onshape.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceOnshape is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    SketchUp

     555 likes
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    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.

    165 SketchUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about SketchUp as an Alternative to Onshape
    Guest
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    Onshape is fully parametric, sketchup is not

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Onshape.

    • SketchUp is the most popular commercial alternative to Onshape.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryOnshape is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    LibreCAD

     170 likes
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    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.

    108 LibreCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Comments about LibreCAD as an Alternative to Onshape
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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.
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    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceOnshape is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is LightweightOnshape is not according to our users
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    Autodesk AutoCAD

    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, c...

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    Autodesk AutoCAD

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    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.

    129 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Onshape.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryOnshape is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    SOLIDWORKS

     88 likes
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    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.

    102 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about SOLIDWORKS as an Alternative to Onshape
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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.
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    • SOLIDWORKS is Paid and ProprietaryOnshape is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Dune 3D

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    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.

    58 Dune 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Autodesk Fusion

     44 likes
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    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.

    43 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    Freeform modeling & sculpting
     
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    BRL-CAD

     57 likes
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Autodesk Tinkercad

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    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!

    71 Autodesk Tinkercad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Plasticity

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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.

    20 Plasticity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    CAD Sketcher

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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    DraftSight

     86 likes
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    DraftSight is a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product for users who want a better way to read, write and share DWG files. DraftSight is easy to use and is available for professional CAD users, students and educators to download and activate for free.*

    88 DraftSight alternatives

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    • Subscription
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    • Mac
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