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OnShape
Full-cloud 3D CAD platform
As of 30 August 2026, OnShape has a free plan and paid plans start at $29/month. OnShape is the first full-cloud 3D CAD system that lets product design teams collaborate in real-time from anywhere, with built-in version control and data mana. Softwr lists it under CAD. OnShape is made by PTC Inc. (OnShape), launched in 2012, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What OnShape does
OnShape is the first full-cloud 3D CAD system that lets product design teams collaborate in real-time from anywhere, with built-in version control and data management.
What people use it for
- Cloud based parametric CAD without local workstation installs
- Collaborative mechanical design with version history and shared documents
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Where it falls short
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- The free plan is non commercial only and makes every document publicly accessible, so nothing designed on it can be kept private
- The Standard plan is $1,500 per user per year and Professional $2,500
- Simulation, rendering, CAM and advanced PDM all require the Professional plan
- SSO, analytics and advanced administration are Enterprise only with no published price
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Pricing
What OnShape costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Limited features
- Public documents
Standard
$1,500 /mo
- Private documents
- Full features
Professional
$2,100 /mo
- Advanced simulation
- Enterprise features
Capabilities
Features
Cloud-native CAD
Real-time collaboration
Version control
Part studios
Assemblies
Drawings
FeatureScript
Mobile access
Arena PLM
Integration with Arena PLM
CAM software
Integration with CAM software
Simulation tools
Integration with Simulation tools
SOC 2 Type II
SOC 2 Type II security feature
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Questions people ask
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How much does Onshape cost?
Onshape Standard is $1,500 per user per year and Professional is $2,500 per user per year, both billed annually. Enterprise is quoted by sales. A free plan exists for non-commercial use.
SourceIs the free version of Onshape usable for commercial work?
No. Onshape states the free plan is for non-commercial use only, and every document created on it is publicly accessible. Private storage requires the Standard plan at $1,500 per user per year.
SourceWhat does Onshape Professional add over Standard?
Professional adds company managed data, release management, advanced PDM, simulation, rendering, ECAD to MCAD exchange and CAM, for $2,500 per user per year against $1,500 for Standard.
SourceCan I try Onshape Professional for free?
Onshape states that qualified professionals can try Onshape Professional free for up to 6 months through its Discovery Program, with no credit card required.
SourceBehind it
Who makes OnShape
- Company
- PTC Inc. (OnShape)
- Based in
- Boston, MA
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