Onshape vs Virtual Steel
| Onshape | Virtual Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | $125/mo | |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling for solids, surfaces, and sheet metal | direct |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, and Android | Windows |
| File import and export | STL and OBJ mesh modeling support | IFC, DXF, AKT, GEO, MBA, SDNF, STP (DSTV), STEP (214), STL, SMR, NC (DSTV), E57, XLS, CSV |
| Platform access | browser | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | built-in | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D CAD | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STL, OBJ |
Listed together in Best 3D CAD Software