Onshape
The #1 cloud-native product development platform.
Overview
Onshape is a cloud-native product development platform that provides a full-featured CAD system accessible via a web browser. It is designed for agile teams, enabling real-time collaboration, built-in version control, and eliminating the need for file management or expensive hardware.
✨ Key Features
- Fully cloud-native (browser-based)
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Built-in version control and release management
- Parametric modeling (Part Studios)
- Assembly modeling with a unique Mate system
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully cloud-native architecture
- Real-time collaboration and data management
- No installs, updates, or crashes
Unique Value: Provides a unified platform for product development that eliminates design gridlock and allows engineers to focus on innovation.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Collaborative design of complex mechanical assemblies by distributed teams
- Managing product design data without a separate PDM system
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users with unreliable internet connections
- Freeform organic surface modeling
- Architectural design
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a fundamentally different and more modern approach to CAD and PDM, with a focus on collaboration and accessibility.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: For non-commercial, open-source projects only. All created documents are public.
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