Onshape
Free, with limitsCloud-native 3D CAD
Free tier & pricing
Free plan gives full browser CAD for non-commercial use, but all documents are stored publicly and visible to everyone.
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The short answer
Onshape is a fully browser-based, cloud-native parametric 3D CAD platform with real-time collaboration and version control.
The facts
- Pricing
- Paid · Free, with limits
- Free tier
- Yes
- Runs in browser
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
- 2D / 3D
- Good 3D
- Learning curve
- Moderate
- Export formats
- —
The catch
- The free tier is personal, non-commercial use only.
- Browser only — no offline app.
- Your projects live in their cloud; you can lose them if you stop paying.
Best for
Hobbyists and learners wanting cloud CAD
Onshape: questions, answered
Is Onshape free?
Onshape has a free tier, but with limits. Free plan gives full browser CAD for non-commercial use, but all documents are stored publicly and visible to everyone. Paid plans start at Paid.
What platforms does Onshape run on?
Onshape is available on Web. It runs in any web browser with nothing to install.
Does Onshape do 3D and photorealistic renders?
Onshape supports 3D with good 3d render quality. For fully photorealistic output you may want a heavier tool.
Is Onshape easy to learn?
Moderate to pick up. Hobbyists and learners wanting cloud CAD