--- title: "Onshape Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Onshape the right Manufacturing solution for you? Explore 357 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/164681/Onshape/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" --- Onshape 4.5 (357) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/164681/Onshape/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 17th, 2026 # Reviews of Onshape Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews GC Gonçalo C Project ManagerConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The main areas I would like to see improved are the management of very large imported models and the integration with 3Dconnexion devices on macOS. Although the SpaceMouse works well for navigation, application detection and command integration in browsers (especially Chromium-based browsers on macOS) could be much more reliable.“ July 24, 2026 GC Gonçalo C Project ManagerConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Very large imported models (especially SAT files with thousands of parts) can become difficult to manage and performance starts to degrade.“ July 24, 2026 ÁV Álvaro V Systems EngineerMedical Devices, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Version control, history, and collaboration are built directly into the CAD environment, which removes the complexity of external PDM systems and makes teamwork much smoother.“ November 25, 2025 CD Craig D Team LeadMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Snap system when designing in context is frustrating as it won't snap automatically to all edges or vertexes in the plane.“ November 24, 2025 HL Hans L CEOMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Publications give us secure, file-free collaboration with customers and suppliers—important when working with companies like Equinor, who can access our models directly in the cloud.“ November 18, 2025 AG Axel G General ManagerIndustrial Automation, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Till now we find only some problems with the point that the configurations with versions are some times a bit unuseful.“ November 19, 2025 BK Ben K Senior Industrial Designer - OwnerDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The versions, versioning, and branching features stand out to me the most, as they support my rapid design iteration.“ August 6, 2026 UE Urs E Head of EyewearConsumer Goods, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The lack of floating license is a pitty.“ November 18, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 357 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jason H. Director of New Product and R and D Farming Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OnShape will impress." July 20, 2026 5.0 I had heard of OnShape a few years ago and downloaded the app to my phone to briefly check it out. Being 20+ year SolidWorks user, I did pay much attention to it. After getting a chance to interview for a position at a company that was using it, I quickly went through the on-line tutorials in case I had to hit the ground running. I ended up get the position and was able to create over 1850 assemblies, parts, and drawings within a year. I've since created sheet metal parts, machined parts, injection/rotational molds, and 3D printer proto-types. I've created building and site layouts as well. Pros Ease of use, performance without the high dollar PC, massive assembly mate reduction, and never losing data. Cons 3 Party add-ons vs built in features. Would really like to be able to add reference geometry in assemblies. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) The company made the switch from SolidWorks before I started but did so because they didn't and IT department to manage licenses or pricey PC to use it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mechanical Engineer Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for collaboration and easy document management" July 21, 2026 5.0 Since switching to Onshape over a year ago, it has quickly become my go to CAD platform thanks to its clean UI, easy document management, and great training resources and support. I have been very impressed with Onshape's performance, particularly as it is a cloud-based software. I also love that there is a free standard version that I can use for personal projects outside of work. Pros Document management is convenient in that if you move files around, it does not break assemblies. Revision history is very helpful and being able to revert to an older version or branch from a version is so useful. I love being able to collaborate with others in my organization within a document. I think I also prefer Onshape's mate connector system over the mating features in other CAD software I have used. Onshape support has been efficient and helpful in my experience whenever I have had any issues or questions. Cons No feature to be able to bulk export files to have a non-cloud-based backup of files. Performance can be sluggish on occasion. I have not tried using the AI integration much, but when I have, it has not been particularly helpful. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Revision management is the biggest reason why my company switched to Onshape as well as general document management. Review Source MM Mark M. Senior R&D Engineer Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very positive, I really like it. One of my favourite packages I have used." August 11, 2017 3.0 Pros How quick a thought or idea can become a model. The look of the modeling space is brilliant. How intuitive the program is, a lot of steps are removed because I feel the program is working me. It understands what I am trying to do. The customer support and community is also a big bonus. The webinars are great as well as the help functions. The functionality within the part studio, assembly and drawings is just brilliant. Cons The functionality of the tabs within a document. I find it frustrating to use at times, specially it is hard to put my finger on it but it is the one time I grit my teeth. When I have lost my place in tabs/ can't read the full tab/ delete a part and I jump into or out of a folder. I personally just don't like it. How bad the resolution is on the drawings when you are working on them. When they a exported to a PDF they look brilliant but in while working on them it is not great. I understand this could be a cloud issue. Also to that point the lag inside an assembly again I understand this is a cloud issue. The thumbnail constantly changing on the document page. I would like to be able to set the image is I wish because like the tab it is easy to lose place of where you were working. Review Source Response from PTC August 24, 2017 Hi Mark! Thanks so much for taking the time to review Onshape. I'm so glad to hear you've enjoyed using it so far! I'd love to schedule some time with you to understand the issues performance issues you're facing better. Your Customer Success Manager will reach out directly to set something up. BM Benjamin M. Senior Mechanical Engineer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Onshape, The Future of CAD, CAE, PDM and PLM." July 22, 2026 5.0 Onshape is really good and I would recommend it to everyone in this field, as it makes the design or other CAD processes efficient, it also allows collaboration easy and does not require a lot of computer processing power. Pros It is cloud based, hence it means you can access your designs everywhere. Since you can access your design anywhere it mean collaboration is very easy. As a cloud software it means you don't have to invest on a very powerful machine. You can share the design with stakeholders outside the company without the risk of loosing your design especially to copying. The advantage to work on multiple streams of the same design and can as well go back to previous changes you did is quite impressive. The release process as well being online makes it very effective and efficient. Cons Dislike is a strong term, I think there is always room for improvement I think Onshape can improve when it comes to CFD and static simulation I also think when it comes to assigning the material, the part should take the texture and the colour of the assigned material, this would really help in early visualization. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Collaboration was not easy and we kept loosing design due to computer failure. As well we needed a way where if someone left the company, people could still access their designs easily. Review Source KF Kent F. Product and Innovation Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great intuitive all-round CAD system" July 20, 2026 5.0 I've used Onshape for over 5 Years now and it has become the main/go-to CAD system for our company. Its easy to collaborate, and work on projects with your colleagues even when they are based in a different branch or country. Pros Onshape is intuitive and easy to use. It also gets regular updates, so new features roll out and improvements happen all the time. I really like that it’s browser-based, because it means I don’t need an overly powerful computer to run it smoothly. If anything happens, my progress is automatically saved, which gives me real peace of mind. The training resources and help center are genuinely useful too, and it’s convenient to come back to them anytime to refresh my memory on tools or features whenever I get a little stuck, and if the resources there don't answer your question, the Onshape community forum will help out with tips and tricks Cons Nothing specific comes to mind. I haven’t used every CAD program out there, however I do use a couple of other CAD tools for more specialized tasks (e.g., working with Revit files). Overall, Onshape is a solid all-rounder. Switched from [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) We outgrew SketchUp so to speak, Onshape came highly recommended and ticked every box for us, very happy we chose onshape. Review Source ME Marcus E. Staff Mechanical Engineer Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Software that allows engineers to design, not be IT experts" July 21, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Onshape has been great. It has met or exceeded expectations. Onshape has come a long way in the last 5-7 years and it is a robust, professional tool. It is cost effective and easy to manage. Onshape's support is excellent. Pros The thing that I like most about Onshape is that it is on the cloud. It works with a PC and a Mac and requires very little IT overhead to deploy and maintain. It literally took 3 hours to deploy to the company and have it at parity with Solidworks/Solidworks PDM. Cons I wish that Onshape had more direct modeling tools. The ones that it have are on par with other parametric modeling software but I think it would be great if it had more tools like PTC's Creo Elements Direct Modeling. PTC owns both systems so I am hoping that Onshape can utilize some of the power of Creo Elements in the future. Alternatives considered [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/178416/Fusion-360/) Reason for choosing Onshape Onshape's CAD tools and built in PDM were more robust. Handled larger assemblies much better. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)[SolidWorks Enterprise PDM](https://www.capterra.com/p/92707/SolidWorks-Enterprise-PDM/) Wanted something that required less IT effort, something in the cloud, something more scalable for our growing company. Review Source GK Glendon K. VP Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and Accessible CAD" December 9, 2025 5.0 We've been very pleased with Onshape because of its accessibility and reliability. Unlike some of its competitors, there is no initial "purchase" required, and the annual subscription is very competitive with other annual subscriptions. This means the value is realized immediately. Pros Natively cloud CAD means you can do design work in your browser. Completely platform agnostic and reliable, Onshape is very accessible to even low-power computers. Database documents mean that collaboration on models is very easy and allows for simultaneous viewing and editing. Cons The drawings package is not native to Onshape, so its features are different from the rest of the platform. For example, it is very easy to collaborate on part and assembly tabs, but drawings only allow one user to have them open at the same time. This is a bit frustrating because drawings are the one feature most engineers need to collaborate on. Alternatives considered [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/178416/Fusion-360/) Reason for choosing Onshape Fusion is still based on files, whereas Onshape documents are actually databases. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) The pricing of SolidWorks is high, and reliability is low. Review Source KA Kalvis A. Mechanical Design Engineer Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "up to date" December 3, 2025 5.0 Have been daily user for 7years, more than happy with the dirrection and performance of this CAD solution, newer stops improving. Pros Pace of development. Worflow, data organising, document structure, mates. Support, availability across users. Cons Large assembly performance, I understand it is a difficult issue to manage, but still that is what can feel in day to day use. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Functionality and price, the added functionality Onshape promissed even at early stage was promissing and was wery affordable since our company was new Review Source BR Bias R. Research and Development Engineer Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Useful main-feature of Onshape: Collaboration" November 25, 2025 5.0 I am very happy with the onshape experience. I would like to share this insight to my relations that this product is so useful for team designing. Pros The Collaboration, make us very easy as a team to make 3d design together. The database that used for doing some part standard and materials library was so easy because of the collaboration feature. Cons The version, looks very complicated and sometimes we are facing editing different version that it is old. So we have to recreate the progress Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) need colaboration, struggle to manage the 3D design if sharing (have to copy the files, no reference of 3D Design in online files) Review Source UE Urs E. Head of Eyewear Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Data Management for CAD Data" November 18, 2025 5.0 It is very comfortable working with onshape. No worries about files, versions or saving your work. No check-in/check-out. Just focus on your design! And never worry about loosing your work due crashes. Onshape never-ever crashed during all those years. Most of our users do not want to go back to the old CAD anymore. Administering Onshape is incredibly easy. Most things are pre-set decently. There is only little to adjust. Never worry about CAD Software updates anymore. Pros File-less datamanagement with easy versioning. CAD design is mostly about managing geometric relations between many parts. There is no other CAD system in the world adressing this so well. It is a game-changer! Customer Support works also very well with direct sharing of affected documents. Cons The lack of floating license is a pitty. It does take some time to update drawings. Also releasing a group of assemblies, parts and drawings takes up quite an amount of time. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Onshape has better CAD Data Management and is always up to date Review Source GF Georgi F. Mechanical design engineer Supermarkets Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Onshape Feedback 2025" December 1, 2025 5.0 I work on onshape from 3 years straight and I can see, the progress that you made on a weekly/ monthly basis and that's great. Thank you! Pros Onshape has the most needed modeling features and even above. Works smoothly from everywhere it doesn't need to be installed everything is cloud based which is genius. Cons Sometimes work is little slower, but this is because of a various reasons and it's fixable I think. The main reasons for me is not enough experience and too large assemblies. Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)[NX](https://www.capterra.com/p/232212/Siemens-NX/) Started work at new company and they were using onshape software. Review Source MA Mohamed A. Engineering Support Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Future is here" November 17, 2025 4.0 Great experience, I am actually a freelancer and have been recomendding most of my clients to use Onshape and some of them already subscriped. Pros No missing references, very powerful on automation and parametrization and alot of other modern functions. Cons 2D drawing and sheetmetal modules seems a bit less powerful comparing to software such as Solidworks. Switched from [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/178416/Fusion-360/)[SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)[Inventor](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/) a customer had it and needed me to adjust some of his designs, and I liked it. Review Source MS Michiel S. Project Engineer Industrial Automation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most flexible cloud based Cad system" November 25, 2025 5.0 Easy to use and modern CAD system for parametric design. Using the variable table makes creating multiple different versions of one model a breeze. Pros The flexibility of working in any browser is such an advantage. No mater what device, you can open your drawings and models. Sharing the same documents live with a colleague or customer and making changes real time. They have a practical and easy to use help system. Cons Sometimes it's hard to find the features you need, because they do feature updates every three weeks. But the search functions for finding features helps with that. Switched from [Inventor](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/) Company switched. I learned CAD in Inventor in school Review Source SA Stuart A. Designer Oil & Energy Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "First few months - Excellent" November 24, 2025 4.0 Enjoying it so far, easy to use, graphics are great. with it being all online helps with not having to buy a dedicated cad laptop. Pros Pretty easy to use, sketch > Revolve/Extrude.....and the ability to have a multitude of entities in the sketch, the choose which to extrude or revolve for different festures is good, along with being able to model connecting shapes all with the same part studio is good. Cons The versions when using components from different assemblies is a bit confusing, especially when created a standard parts library, then having to create a new version (V1, V2, V3 etc) when using on another assemby....Not sure if I have to or not, but cant find good explanation. Review Source WS Walter S. RnD Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good software, but need to improve" November 26, 2025 4.0 I've been using Onshape for the last year and a half, used several tools from it and opened it from different computers without the need to a local installation. Pros The concept of having a part studio in which you can design all correlated parts of some subassembly. Costly wise is much cheaper than a systematic license for SolidWorks, so it is more suitable for small business and startups Cons Sometimes the loading of the assemblies take too much time to open, in some cases it can freeze your computer. Review Source ST SETO T. Engineer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "OnShape review" November 24, 2025 5.0 Love it. Would always use and make sure its recommended too! Sketching, extruding and dimensioning is really easy and enjoyable Pros Easy to use amd friendly interface. I like how the assmebly amd sketch functions works making it fun! Cons Sometimes its really slow and makes workflow not smooth. This usually takes alot of time and is inefficient Review Source BD Beer D. Electronical Engineer Student Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Onshape Designing" October 23, 2024 4.0 I am satisfied with the qualities of Onshape, I enjoy making designs, and I enjoy watching them back in the App. Pros I enjoy working on and inspecting designs made by me and my team. It is easy to start with. Cons Sometimes it takes long to load, but this is more a internet issue than an Onshape issue. Review Source Felix J. Systems Administrator Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software for 3D Parametric CAD and Easily Accessible" September 24, 2019 5.0 Overall, using OnShape has been a walk in the park. The user experience of it was fluid, even on a 6 year old Macbook Pro on base specs, not something I could say about Solidworks or AutoCAD. It is fully featured and not having to worry about files, using the built-in cloud integration is great. I would not hesitate to recommend OnShape to anyone interested in picking up CAD or even small CAD shops. Pros Coming into the 3D printing world as a student hobbyist, OnShape was a wonderful introduction to 3D CAD and modeling concepts. It was easy and intuitive to pick up (without an engineering degree), and their instructions videos detailed all the primary features you will need. I am by no means a CAD or engineering professional, so I speak to this software from purely a hobbyist and 3D printing nerd standpoint. It was easy for me to pick up and learn, and the fact that the software operated on a browser (I use Safari) was amazing. The cloud integration was solid and robust, albeit only allowing public models and documents on free accounts. I was able to log into any workstation near me and be able to pull up a model and work on it. The decoupling of compute and processing power from the base hardware was also refreshing when it came to unknown pieces of hardware. In my makerspace, I primarily operated on not-so-amazing machines compared to my home workstation, so the ability to be portable and rely on cloud processing was nice. There wasn't really anything I wanted to do from a basic parametric 3D CAD software that I couldn't do on OnShape. From the few years, I've been using it, they are also constantly improving the features available and also refining the user interface. Admittedly, the versioning system which comprised of different branches was a little unexpected in ​CAD software​ but is very paralleled to code-versioning software like Git. Cons The hardest part about the software was being able to find other people who used it to teach you about it. Being rather new to the CAD scene, OnShape does have as widespread ​adoption as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, so being able to find others who used it was challenging. Ultimately though, with the decent amount of support documentation detailing the features and some very helpful forum posts, the lack of user experiences could be overlooked. The interface and usage is also quite different from the traditional CAD's was also a bit of a challenge, if you eventually find yourself migrating or using one from time to time. The lack of private projects with free accounts is also a bummer, but not a major issue by any means. Review Source Joseph M. Senior Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Agrxis Review on Onshape" May 19, 2023 5.0 For my design and modeling needs, adopting Onshape has, in my opinion, been a game-changer. Incomparable simplicity and flexibility are provided by the cloud-based platform, which enables me to access my projects from any location and work seamlessly with team members. My productivity and efficiency when generating 3D drawings have substantially increased because to the user-friendly interface and comprehensive range of tools. The real-time collaboration features of Onshape have completely changed the way I collaborate with others, allowing for seamless communication and coordinated edits. Additionally, the Onshape team's ongoing upgrades and enhancements show their dedication to delivering a superior user experience. Onshape has, all things considered, surpassed my expectations and evolved into a crucial part of my creative workflow. Pros I adore Onshape so much! My approach to 3D design and modeling has changed as a result. I can access my projects from any location thanks to the cloud-based platform, which also makes sharing and collaborating simple. I'm able to easily construct complex designs because to Onshape's outstanding array of tools and functionality. The ability to collaborate in real-time with team members, which eliminates version control problems, is a game-changer. It's really easy to be able to work across many platforms and devices because it allows me the freedom to design on the gadget of my choice. Even for someone like myself who is just getting started with 3D design, Onshape's user-friendly interface and simple navigation make it a pleasure to use. Cons Even though I adore using Onshape, there is one thing that I find a little difficult. For beginners or those switching from other design applications, some of the more complex capabilities can have a high learning curve. To completely understand the nuances of the more advanced tools and functionalities, it requires some time and effort. Review Source SC Simon C. Mechanical Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very happy with this modern cloud based solution with 5 stars customer support!" August 10, 2017 5.0 Cost effective modern cloud based solution that is efficient, powerful and secure. Pros OnShape is a simple-to-use yet powerful parametric modern cloud based software that allows me to collaborate easily with my team. Forget about heavy and expensive CAD work station. I've been most of all my mechanical design on a MacBook Air in Safari. As a frequent traveler, I can access and work on my model on any computer as long as there's reasonable internet connection and google chrome. The data system is so powerful that I've never experienced a single error message caused by data corruption. This was a serious problem I had with Solidworks in the past. Since it's a cloud based system, my data is securely backed up with full traceability down to every single change I made to the model. Whenever I have questions or see a bug in the system, I can easily report it to OnShape's technical using the feedback system. Bugs are usually fixed within days after it's reported. Forget about upgrading or installing new patches, it's always the latest version as soon as you login. Thanks to it's cloud based technology! OnShape is frequently updated so that patches and new features can be incorporated in no time! Cons The only issue I have is offline access to the models I have OnShape. OnShape does provide the option of exporting models into numerous formats so that you could open them with conventional non-cloud based software. However, I still have trouble opening them with common software like eDrawings. Ultimate, I would prefer to have an OnShape software on my computer that could sync the data I would like to view whenever I go offline. This is important, as I don't always have an internet connection when I need to present my models to my client when traveling overseas. So it'd be great if OnShape could look at better view-only offline support. Where I can view a read-only model and jot down comments. When I'm back online, I can edit it on my browser. Review Source BM Brian M. Owner/Designer Plastics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "As a 3D printing professional I found Onshape delivered everything promised and more." August 11, 2017 5.0 The ability to design and produce complex 3D printed objects that fit together perfectly. Also the ability to visualize assemblies and make modifications before they are produced. I also found it indispensable in producing exploded diagrams and parts catalogues. Overall the software is an essential tool for product development, from initial concept to finished product. Pros I gave it 4/5 for ease of use but only because there is an initial learning curve to figure out what all the buttons do. After that, the sky is the limit. The software is Fast, easy to use and once you get the hang of it very intuitive. Complex shapes, such as screw threads, are straight forward to produce. The key is just to know what you want to make, and once you get that clear in your own head, you guide the program to make exactly what you want. As a visual learner I felt fully at home with Onshape. I output my finished designs as STL files and send them directly to my 3D printer. Results are impressive and a great advertisment for 3D printing in general. Would I recommend Onshape to others? absolutely, and if you are thinking about 3D printing do even start without getting Onshape first. My rating 5 star. Cons No real cons that I can think of, other than the initial learning curve as already mentioned. But that said, Onshape's own documentation and user forums are excellent, so there are no real problems to report. Only improvement I could think of is to suggest you get a 3D connexion mouse to compliment the software and use it to its full potential. Review Source Rick B. Senior Engineer: Rocket Motors and Warheads Defense & Space Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Instant CAD functionality presented in a brand new way!" February 15, 2019 5.0 OnShape has helped me to do designs of my ideas right where I am, no matter if the computer has CAD installed or not. It has enabled me to keep all my CAD files in one place and always accessible. I have been able to present designs to clients and keep them posted of progress in much easier ways that traditional CAD allows. I would highly recommend OnShape to anyone who is looking for a fresh idea in their CAD sphere. Pros What I like the most about OnShape is that it is based in the cloud. It is so convenient that I don't have to install an application on my computer to use it, but rather, it just works. OnShape has taken the idea of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and given an entirely new spin to it, introducing unique ways of performing mates (which I love), as well as integral versioning of parts. The mobile app is also amazing and makes life so much easier! Cons As with any cloud platform, if your bandwidth is not great, you're going to have a bad time. The platform tends to lag at high internet usage times in my area, but not too much to complain about. I also found it difficult to use the platform the first few times due to the lack of built in tutorials. Review Source EL Ed L. Senior Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Exciting start to real cloud CAD" August 10, 2017 4.0 Relatively low cost of ownership thanks to the subscription model and the modest hardware requirement. Once learnt the system is faster to use than our previous CAD. Pros The new ways of working that the marketing talk pushes so hard really do have some significant advantages. The integrated version control is brilliant - unlimited undo, branching, merging and visual differencing. Real time collaboration works well but persuading suppliers to adopt a new process can be tricky. The subscription model of both licensing and software updates works well for us. One of the most impressive aspects has been the customer support. This software is a work-in-progress. The quality is good but as with all software, users find inventive ways to break things or try the impossible. When something hasn't worked as expected the in-built feedback tool works great. I've put in several 'bugs' and feature requests and always had a response within 24 hours. Bugs fixes have made it into the next monthly release. Low hardware requirements that aren't increased with every release. Cons Some feature sets are more developed than others. Drawings are still improving - quite a few 'manual' tools that you'd be used to from other packages are not yet available. For me the lack of 'configurations' is frustrating but I can see this ultimately being integrated with the versioning system and being awesome. Review Source Dan E. Director Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Unparalleled next-gen CAD" December 12, 2018 5.0 Overall, Onshape has been awesome for my business. The customer support is nearly instant and absolutely top-notch. I love all of the forward-thinking, bleeding-edge features that Onshape is continually bringing to the table. Pros True cloud-CAD, unlike some fakers (\*cough\* Fusion360). It's amazing to never have to save or send files. No downloads, no installation, nothing. Just hope on your browser and start modeling. Onshape is extremely forward thinking and always releasing updates and improvements. Live sharing with clients offers us a huge advantage over our competitors Cons Some of the available apps are left wanting. It would be nice if rendering and other important features like kinematics, etc. were integrated into Onshape instead of requiring outside apps. Review Source CD Charles D. manger, technical project lead, software developer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I have done a lot with the OnShape tool, more than I was able to with ProE Creo." August 14, 2017 5.0 I had the opportunity to investigate some complex design issues, and try out some solutions, though I have not finished yet. I had tried this in ProE, but I found it too hard to use, and the software update issues were beyond painful... Pros Ease of use, and the interaction with the developers. The training webinars, and interest in helping the users. The ability to make user features is really interesting, and I have used is some. I am still learning...but it has been very positive experience so far. The integrated versioning tools are also quite helpful, and well thought out. I was using the tool almost daily, but lately, conflicting work has taken me away...have to get back. Cons My machines use chains, and the tools inability to deal with those, especially in an assembly, is problematic. Parts that move in 3-space when the chains move, is key also. I tweaked a pulley example, that works partially in a part window, but then disappears in the assembly. Sprockets and chain details - I have not incorporated...but those still do not move the sprockets. Also, part of the machines are cables. here I mean force transmitting cable, not electrical ones. Lining up sheaves, and visualizing the cable paths would also be a great addition. I am hoping these get supported eventually. The last thing I will mention is no external interface. I am developing the control software for the machines, but i cannot pass the kinematic and dynamic data in and how to have the software run the machine, so I am forced to investigate video game software engines to do that...That has useful results, but makes for a more complex integration and evaluation effort. I feel like I am unloading here, but the ideas might be food for thought. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.