Instead of Onshape
Onshape alternatives
Onshape combines parametric modeling for solids, surfaces, and sheet metal with assembly design, 3D-print export, rendering, simulation, and CAM. Its browser-based workspace supports multi-user editing, sharing, real-time communication, version control, and release management, with mobile apps for iOS and Android. Updates arrive every three weeks without installations or downtime. Those tools make it suited to collaborative engineering work across devices.
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Blender
by BlenderFree plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsFree desktop sculpting, animation, and rendering — Blender adds sculpting and animation tools in a free desktop app, while Onshape offers parametric CAD, collaboration, and browser and mobile access.
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Houdini
by HoudiniFree plan WindowsMacLinuxDesktop parametric modeling with sculpting and animation — Houdini pairs parametric modeling with sculpting, animation, and 3D-print export in a desktop app, unlike Onshape’s browser and mobile access.
Free plan · paid from $299/yr Visit site - 3
SketchUp
by SketchUpFree plan iPhoneWebWindowsWeb and Windows modeling with animation — SketchUp offers web, iOS, and Windows access with animation and 3D-print export, while Onshape also includes collaboration, simulation, and CAM.
Free plan · paid from $10.75/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site - 4
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ZBrush
by ZBrushFree plan APIiPhoneMac+1Desktop sculpting with animation and 3D-print export — ZBrush adds sculpting and animation tools in a desktop app, while Onshape focuses on parametric CAD, collaboration, and data management.
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Bforartists
by BforartistsFree plan LinuxMacWindowsFree desktop sculpting, animation, and 3D-print export — Bforartists offers free desktop sculpting, animation, and 3D-print export, while Onshape provides parametric CAD and collaborative data management.
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OpenSCAD
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3 - 9
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OwlCAD
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 13
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T-FLEX CAD
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CadQuery
Free plan APILinuxMac+2 - 16
Oblikovati
Free plan APILinuxMac+1 - 17
noBS CAD
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Materializr
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 19
SolveSpace
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 20
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build123d
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DesignSpark Mechanical
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SolidFace
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cycleCAD
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TweakCAD
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
The free plan is for non-commercial use and makes documents public; commercial plans start at $1,500 per user per year. That price and the public-document restriction may steer individual creators or desktop-focused users toward other options. When switching, weigh each alternative’s modeling approach and supported platforms against Onshape’s collaboration and data-management features. Also consider whether you need parametric modeling, animation or sculpting tools, and 3D-print export, since these capabilities vary across the choices below.