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25 reviewers had the following to say about Onshape's features:
Great, inexpensive, and functional design and project management platform.
Pros
Great alternative to more expensive platforms and it is rewarding to be a part of a growing and responsive new software that shakes up the industry.
Cons
OnShape does not have all the functionality of its competitors, but is building more functionality in on a monthly basis.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 6-12 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Hi Richard! Thank you for taking the time to review Onshape. I'm glad to hear you're continuing to have a great experience. Please let me know if I can help with any questions at this point!
Shorter development time, easier document management and free training with the purchase of a subscription.
Pros
Alongside this core functionality run integrated versioning and access control features.
Cons
The main page is cluttered, and it is not easy to clean up.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 1-2 years
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Continual update Simple ( bit basic) Mobile device use Spreads payment to monthly
Pros
Ease of use and auto save online - also the ability to view and edit on my cell phone is very handy Version control is good, but needs more intuitive feel
Cons
Cannot folder design tree - can get toooooo long and clumsy No ability to save a screen view - CAD images in screen - as a jpg I find the assembly management not intuitive - a bit clumsy The online requirement has not bothered me much - I thought it would!
Rating breakdown
Time used: 1-2 years
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
I don't have to invest in workstations. My engineers can be working together on a complex assembly and not cross each other up. I often need to share CAD with my clients and the portability of a cloud-based file is great.
Pros
I really like the architecture for creating multiple parts within the same file. The cloud-based integrated PLM solution is really the what I need. I love the ability to just send a link for my client to review CAD.
Cons
There is a bit of a learning curve in regards to document management as it is a paradigm shift.
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Weekly
Likelihood to recommend
Easy to share data with suppliers, easy to deploy
Pros
Flexibility, Installation, Low Cost, & Excellent Data Management built in.
Cons
Still lacking some more advanced functions but it is getting better every month, cloud based is not received well by some of our customers.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 1-2 years
Frequency of use: Weekly
Likelihood to recommend
I always know I'm working with the most recent version of the software. Document management is handled for me by the application.
Pros
OnShape was easy to learn due to its similarity to other professional 3D CAD software.
Cons
I am not always able to figure out what I need to do to create a feature. Maybe I'm missing something, but I would like to be able to specify a hole or holes with a point and then reference other features off the center of a previously created hole, but I can't seem to be able to do that.
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Weekly
Likelihood to recommend
Hi Ed! Thanks for taking the time to review Onshape. I'd love to schedule a call to discuss some of your questions. Do you have some time next week to catch up?
File management collaboration and less constraints.
Pros
File management and collaboration of the future!
Cons
This is the most compelling cost feature that can enable flexible teams.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Occasionally
Likelihood to recommend
It's still super impressive to me to pull up a model on mobile and show friends/customers how it looks, parts that move.
Pros
Really, REALLY slick web interface and mobile app. Designing parts and mechanisms from any computer, just wow!
Cons
They started out positioned very nicely for small-time users, 10 private documents, but switched to "public only" free documents at the same time as they aggressively pushed for subscriptions.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Monthly
Likelihood to recommend
Colaboration, design for manufacture
Pros
Easy to find answers to questions online, or at least can find out if a specific feature exists.
Cons
Missing functionality compared to similar products, steep learning curve (probably unavoidable), data security concerns from the business model
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Weekly
Likelihood to recommend
Ease of collaboration and product management.
Pros
This CAD platform is both easy to use for transitioning CAD users and easy to learn.
Cons
OnShape needs to continue to add features such as Project/Document folders.
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Weekly
Likelihood to recommend
Owen, thank you for taking the time to review Onshape. As you may be aware, we are working on better ways to organize documents and projects. Stay tuned! As always, don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
Convenience to use especially import some date from SW or others software.
Pros
Is very useful for group design project or sharing with third party
Cons
Some function is not powerful enough such as create drawing new drawing plane on a curve. Support is limited especially in Oceania time zone countries. Support normally match with US Eastern time zone
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
My work has become significantly more organized, which I desperately needed!
Pros
Speed (once updating, computer, windows, internet) Master modeling capabilities and part management within documents.
Cons
All functionality of solidworks isn't there (love the improvements every 3 weeks) Drawing capabilities are lagging but are getting better.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 6-12 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
More agile development cycle, ability to access work from multiple locations without worrying about file access / management.
Pros
No version management hassles, Rapid feature release schedule, mobile apps, pricing are all strong points of Onshape.
Cons
The current feature set is a little limiting, but is being rapidly addressed.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 1-2 years
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Pros
Not having to worry about installation, updates or patches feels like being able to drive a car around while some one else is periodically and automatically taking care of all its maintenance work and also keep enhancing its performance.
Cons
Limitations arising from being a history based modeler - it would be preferable; (a) if sketches can be freed from this hierarchy as long as they are not dependent on any feature (b) better access to and management of parent/child relationships.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Monthly
Pros
I only know onshape a cad tool, so I don't have much to compare with. There is a lot available training on YouTube, and invites from Onshape. I like the recording of sessions, for better timing of my lessons.
Cons
I got problems with solid functionality when exporting to step.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 6-12 months
Frequency of use: Weekly
Likelihood to recommend
The free tier allows for hobbyist projects and quick testing activities.
Pros
The best feature is the ability to share and work collaboratively in design, with a central database and one version of the files.
Cons
Still missing some features to be considered a full-fledged CAD package. Performance, especially for large assemblies is very susceptible to internet speed and has high computer power demand.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Weekly
Likelihood to recommend
Cloud storage. Powerful document and version control.
Pros
Excellent document and version control.
Cons
No mid range pricing option. Always need an internet connection to use it. But this hasn't proved a huge problem.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Thanks for the great review, Michael! I'm happy to hear you've been enjoying Onshape so far. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there's anything I can help with.
Cost savings, convenience, ease of use
Pros
Browser accessibility, live collaboration, app integration! Being able to share with customers instantly is also a great perk.
Cons
Having to integrate with so many different third party apps/softwares (animations, mechanism simulation, FEA, etc.) is a bit annoying.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 6-12 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Pros
The continuing support from the webinars for existing and new features is second to none. They are precise and clear. I always have new methods to try after watching one.
Cons
The main problem I have is: No internet = No Onshape A simple method of presenting designs to management teams would be use full.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 1-2 years
Frequency of use: Weekly
Document sharing and easy interface.
Pros
Makes our lives easier to create different projects and share it with the rest of the team. Interface is easy and intuitive, and mating is also more fun and faster than in any other cad I tried.
Cons
Some features like applying different colors to a part, mirroring in assembly, duplicating assemblies, more options inside drawings... I guess it is just a matter of time until it gets to the level of other softwares in the market.
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
With configuration management built in..
Pros
This software lets me do my CAD work more efficiently. Both at the individual level and collaboratively. And the icing on the cake is that every three weeks, there's new features to explore!
Cons
It's still young. Some features are not fully developed. Happily, most of these underdeveloped areas are on the fringes, outside of common use.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Ability to work remotely from a laptop rather than on a single desktop, ability to share documents between users and non-users.
Pros
The web access is the best feature, but the automatic saving, the branching and versioning, and being able to draw an edge of an existing feature into a new sketch are also very helpful.
Cons
The worst part is that there is no free, easy way to do quality finite element analysis for stress and strain calculations.
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Hi Elissa! Thanks for taking the time to review Onshape. We appreciate your feedback. Please let me know if you'd like to discuss further on a call!
Great value.
Pros
Support responsiveness. Easy import from other CAD systems.
Cons
Linked documents are confusing to modify.
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Hi Paul! Thanks for taking the time to review Onshape. I'd love to schedule some time for us to catch up and discuss your feedback in more detail. Do you have some time early next week to chat?
Easy implementation.
Pros
This also saves local storage and backup demand.
Cons
Depending on your locations internet infrastructure this can be a limiting factor. Here in Cape Town there are times when the connection is interrupted but not so much that it is debilitating. Some minor features are lacking depending on the industry you are in, however I expect they will be added in time as the product develops.
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Thanks for the great review, Alex! I'm happy to hear you've been enjoying Onshape so far. As always, please feel free to reach out if there's anything I can help with.
Its cheaper than other more used software with less data storage.
Pros
I also like the history tracking application and that it remembers everything I have ever changed and when.
Cons
It is very tough to get a good handle on and leaves most of us frustrated and spending too much time for what should be an easy mates.
Rating breakdown
Time used: Less than 6 months
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Hi Jeremy. I'm the Director of Customer Success here and I want to thank you for taking the time to review Onshape. I'm really interested in diving a bit deeper into your feedback. Jocelyn, your Customer Success Manager, will be reaching out to schedule some time to discuss and see how we can help.
