Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- PTC
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $1500/user/yr
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Ios, Android
- Best for
- Engineers, Distributed Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA, USA
What is Onshape?
Onshape is a cad tool from PTC. Onshape is a full-cloud parametric CAD and PDM platform that runs in the browser with real-time collaboration and version control.
Onshape uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $1500/user/yr.
It's best suited to engineers, distributed-teams and runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Standout strengths include runs entirely in browser, built-in version control, real-time collaboration. Worth weighing: free plan makes work public, requires good internet.
Onshape pricing
Pros
- Runs entirely in browser
- Built-in version control
- Real-time collaboration
Cons
- Free plan makes work public
- Requires good internet
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Frequently asked questions
What is Onshape?
Onshape is a full-cloud parametric CAD and PDM platform that runs in the browser with real-time collaboration and version control.
How much does Onshape cost?
Onshape is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $1500/user/yr.
Does Onshape have a free trial?
Onshape offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Onshape support?
Onshape is available on Web, Ios, Android.