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Onshape

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7.8 /10

CX Score

7.8 /10

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What is Onshape?

The leading design platform built for the cloud, combining CAD and PDM with advanced collaboration and analytics capabilities, empowering you to innovate at the speed of today’s business.

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Onshape Ratings

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93 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

73 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+86 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Onshape?

0% Negative

15% Neutral

85% Positive

Pros

Helps Innovate
Efficient Service
Respectful
Continually Improving Product

Feature Ratings

Average 78

Collaboration

3D Modeling

Visualization

2D Drawing

Analytics and Reporting

2D/3D Conversion

Digital Scanning

Libraries & Templates

Technical Drawings

Simulation

Raster Data Manipulation

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Onshape Reviews

ANMOL J.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Manufacturing
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Sep 2025

Onshape: Cloud-Native CAD for Modern Teams.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Onshape from other similar products?

Onshape differentiators: Cloud-native: runs in a browser, no installs or upgrades. Real-time collaboration: multiple users edit simultaneously (like Google Docs). No files: built-in version control and data management, no PDM needed. Cross-platform: works on any device, anywhere. Secure: centralized cloud storage with granular access control. In short, Onshape combines CAD + PDM + collaboration in one cloud platform.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

If I had to pick one, I’d say the built-in data management is the most powerful aspect. Unlike traditional CAD where you juggle files, revisions, and a separate PDM system, Onshape handles all of that automatically in the cloud. You can branch, merge, roll back, or collaborate in real time without ever worrying about overwriting work or losing track of versions. It frees engineers from “file chaos” so they can just focus on designing.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The main drawback is that Onshape relies completely on internet connectivity. If your connection is slow or drops, performance suffers—unlike desktop CAD that can run offline. Some users also mention: Limited offline functionality (basically none). Performance on very large assemblies can lag compared to high-end workstation CAD. Certain advanced features (e.g., high-end simulation, CAM) aren’t as mature as in older, established platforms. So, my biggest dislike would be the dependence on a stable, fast internet connection.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Recommendations for someone considering Onshape: Make sure you have a stable internet connection (it’s 100% cloud-based). Use a modern browser + decent hardware (8–16 GB RAM, discrete graphics if possible). Keep Documents organized; don’t overload with too many tabs. Use versions and references for clean data management. Take advantage of real-time collaboration instead of exporting files. Check plan limitations (free plans may force public Documents). Great for teams and collaboration, but less ideal if you need offline access or handle very large assemblies.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

Mangesh K.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: Initial Implementation

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Drafting Satisfactory Prospect

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Onshape from other similar products?

It’s 2D work Bench

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

2D work bench very easy to plot

What do you dislike most about this product?

Modelling

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Best Software for Drafting.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Inspires Innovation
Caring
Saves Time

Gustavo C.

Role: Operations
Industry: Other
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

Happy with Onshape, I strongly refer the product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Onshape from other similar products?

Lightweight hardware requirements, streamlined PDM system, possibility of easy sharing of information with clients, cross platform compatibility

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I can run it smoothly in Mac, Iphone and Ipad

What do you dislike most about this product?

small details that don't affect my operation

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Test the free version and get help from them if you need

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Onshape Ratings

93 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

73 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Onshape?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

3D Modeling Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

Visualization The ability to see and interact with a design in a more intuitive and informative way.

2D Drawing The ability to create precise 2D drawings.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

2D/3D Conversion The ability to transforming a two-dimensional (2D) image or model into a three-dimensional (3D) representation.

Digital Scanning Includes accuracy reports, photorealistic data visualization, and advanced measurement tools.

Libraries & Templates Includes a library of standard components and templates that users can insert into their designs, which speeds up the process of starting new projects.

Technical Drawings Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

Simulation The ability to create and test circuit or motion simulation and structural validation.

Raster Data Manipulation Includes editing, simulated drawings, color models, vectorization and filters.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Onshape Reviews

ANMOL J.

Onshape: Cloud-Native CAD for Modern Teams.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Mangesh K.

Drafting Satisfactory Prospect

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Gustavo C.

Happy with Onshape, I strongly refer the product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

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2D Drawing

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Technical Drawings

Simulation

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Usability and Intuitiveness

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Ease of Customization