Graphic Design

Onshape

Cloud-native CAD and product data management platform for collaborative product design and development.

Overview

Onshape is a cloud-native CAD and PDM system that enables real-time collaboration, version control, and integrated product data management accessible on any device without installations or file locking.

Updated Oct 26, 2026

15 things

What Onshape has

Apps

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 10 Graphic Design tools with an API.
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools connect to and act on your data. One of 9 Graphic Design tools with MCP server.
Ready-made example apps developers can study and experiment with.

For teams

Multiple people can work on the same content simultaneously and see each other's changes live. One of 8 Graphic Design tools with real-time collaboration.
Lets invited clients, partners, or freelancers access selected project work. One of 8 Graphic Design tools with guest access.

Hosting and storage

Online space from the vendor to save your files and work. One of 4 Graphic Design tools with cloud storage.

Support

Faster answers from the support team than customers get as standard. One of 13 Graphic Design tools with priority support.
Get help from the support team by writing to them via email. One of 19 Graphic Design tools with email support.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 19 Graphic Design tools with human support.
Guided setup and training to help new users get started with the tool. One of 6 Graphic Design tools with onboarding service.

Pricing

A license that allows you to use the tool for commercial or business purposes. One of 7 Graphic Design tools with commercial use rights.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 8 Graphic Design tools with community.
A place where users find add-ons, plugins or templates others made for the product. One of 6 Graphic Design tools with marketplace.

4 features

Key Features

Browser-based app
No installations, no upgrades, no hardware requirements. Open Onshape and go.
AI custom feature generation
This allows engineers of all skill levels to rapidly generate, test, and iterate on powerful, custom features through natural language, removing the technical barrier of learning a complex programming language.
Version branching
File-based PDM creates delays and risk. Onshape provides integrated version control with branching and merging built in.
Custom scripted features
Custom Features regenerate reliably like standard features and upgrade when Onshape upgrades.

Pros and cons

Pros

No software installation or hardware requirements, accessible on any web-enabled device.
Eliminates file locking and data corruption with cloud-native architecture and infinite version history.
Enables multiple users to edit designs simultaneously, improving collaboration and reducing bottlenecks.
Built-in PDM and release management streamline workflows without additional software.
Regular updates every three weeks with no downtime or user action required.

Cons

Free plan restricts usage to non-commercial projects with public document access.
Professional and Enterprise plans can be costly for individual users or small teams.
Requires reliable internet connection due to cloud-based operation.
Some advanced features and integrations are only available in higher-tier plans.
Learning curve for users transitioning from traditional desktop CAD systems.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Freemium. Paid plans start at $1500 per year.

Free Plan
$0
Standard Plan
$1500
per year
Professional Plan
$2500
per year
Enterprise
Custom
on request

Developer features

Code completion
Coding experts can accelerate development cycles with intelligent code completion that suggests syntax, functions, and parameters in real-time.

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15 things

What Onshape has

Apps

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 10 Graphic Design tools with an API.
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools connect to and act on your data. One of 9 Graphic Design tools with MCP server.
Ready-made example apps developers can study and experiment with.

For teams

Multiple people can work on the same content simultaneously and see each other's changes live. One of 8 Graphic Design tools with real-time collaboration.
Lets invited clients, partners, or freelancers access selected project work. One of 8 Graphic Design tools with guest access.

Hosting and storage

Online space from the vendor to save your files and work. One of 4 Graphic Design tools with cloud storage.

Support

Faster answers from the support team than customers get as standard. One of 13 Graphic Design tools with priority support.
Get help from the support team by writing to them via email. One of 19 Graphic Design tools with email support.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 19 Graphic Design tools with human support.
Guided setup and training to help new users get started with the tool. One of 6 Graphic Design tools with onboarding service.

Pricing

A license that allows you to use the tool for commercial or business purposes. One of 7 Graphic Design tools with commercial use rights.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 8 Graphic Design tools with community.
A place where users find add-ons, plugins or templates others made for the product. One of 6 Graphic Design tools with marketplace.

4 features

Key Features

Browser-based app
No installations, no upgrades, no hardware requirements. Open Onshape and go.
AI custom feature generation
This allows engineers of all skill levels to rapidly generate, test, and iterate on powerful, custom features through natural language, removing the technical barrier of learning a complex programming language.
Version branching
File-based PDM creates delays and risk. Onshape provides integrated version control with branching and merging built in.
Custom scripted features
Custom Features regenerate reliably like standard features and upgrade when Onshape upgrades.

Pros and cons

Pros

No software installation or hardware requirements, accessible on any web-enabled device.
Eliminates file locking and data corruption with cloud-native architecture and infinite version history.
Enables multiple users to edit designs simultaneously, improving collaboration and reducing bottlenecks.
Built-in PDM and release management streamline workflows without additional software.
Regular updates every three weeks with no downtime or user action required.

Cons

Free plan restricts usage to non-commercial projects with public document access.
Professional and Enterprise plans can be costly for individual users or small teams.
Requires reliable internet connection due to cloud-based operation.
Some advanced features and integrations are only available in higher-tier plans.
Learning curve for users transitioning from traditional desktop CAD systems.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Freemium. Paid plans start at $1500 per year.

Free Plan
$0
Standard Plan
$1500
per year
Professional Plan
$2500
per year
Enterprise
Custom
on request

Developer features

Code completion
Coding experts can accelerate development cycles with intelligent code completion that suggests syntax, functions, and parameters in real-time.

You?

Be the first to rate Onshape

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Onshape at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

Onshape

Overview

What Onshape has

Apps

For developers

For teams

Hosting and storage

Support

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

Browser-based app

AI custom feature generation

Version branching

Custom scripted features

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Onshape pricing plans

Free Plan

Standard Plan

Professional Plan

Enterprise

Developer features

Code completion

Be the first to rate Onshape

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Onshape has

Apps

For developers

For teams

Hosting and storage

Support

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

Browser-based app

AI custom feature generation

Version branching

Custom scripted features

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Onshape pricing plans

Free Plan

Standard Plan

Professional Plan

Enterprise

Developer features

Code completion

Be the first to rate Onshape

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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