Onshape AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Onshape is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Onshape and 12 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Onshape are LibreCAD, SOLIDWORKS, CAD Sketcher and DraftSight.

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Onshape alternatives are mainly CAD Software, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or 3D Printing Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Onshape.
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • 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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    LibreCAD

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  5. CAD Sketcher icon

    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

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  6. DraftSight icon

    DraftSight

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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

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

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

    44 Shapr3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.
     
  9. Siemens NX icon

    Siemens NX

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    Siemens NX software is an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently.

    20 Siemens NX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. MakerSCAD icon

    MakerSCAD

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    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  11. BricsCAD Shape icon

    BricsCAD Shape

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    BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. ArCADia BIM icon

    ArCADia BIM

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    Software that allows you to create an almost complete design of a building and all installations in one environment. Lots of automation, precision tools, merging documents, collision analysis, in program rendering, 3D, IFC, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Shapiful icon

    Shapiful

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    Designing your own 3D models no longer has to feel complicated or time-consuming. With our online creation platform, anyone can design, personalize, and export 3D printable files directly in the browser.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. Digital Drylayout icon

    Digital Drylayout

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    Digital Drylayout is a new online tool that enables a design-oriented, digital layout of real existing natural stone slabs before the costly and irreversible cutting of the material. DDL allows planners and designers to maintain full control over the material selection, cutting...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Presentation to the client
     
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