Compare Autodesk CFD and Onshape 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Autodesk CFD
Star Rating
(31)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Autodesk CFDOnshape
Star Rating
(662)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Onshape excels in its cloud-based platform, offering seamless collaboration and accessibility from any device, while Autodesk CFD, being a downloadable application, can limit flexibility in remote work scenarios.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's ease of setup and user-friendly interface, with a score of 9.5 for Ease of Setup, makes it a preferred choice for small businesses, whereas Autodesk CFD, with a lower score of 8.8, may require more time for users to acclimate.
- G2 users highlight Onshape's superior quality of support, scoring 9.3, which is often praised for its responsiveness and helpfulness, while Autodesk CFD's support, rated at 8.8, is seen as less reliable in critical situations.
- Users on G2 report that Onshape's version control feature, rated 9.2, is highly effective for managing design iterations, while Autodesk CFD's version control, with a score of 8.6, is perceived as less robust, leading to potential confusion in collaborative projects.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk CFD shines in fluid analysis capabilities, scoring 9.4, making it a strong choice for users focused on simulation, while Onshape's fluid analysis tools are less developed, scoring only 4.0, which may disappoint users needing advanced simulation features.
- Users say that Onshape's drawing tools, rated at 8.7, are intuitive and efficient for creating technical drawings, while Autodesk CFD's drawing tools, with a score of 7.6, are considered less user-friendly, leading to a steeper learning curve for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk CFD
No pricing availableOnshape
Onshape Standard
$1,500.00
1 User Per Year
For the individual user or small team who only needs basic data management.
- Part & Assembly Modeling
- Drawings
- Runs on Web & Mobile
Free Trial
Autodesk CFD
No trial information availableOnshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
22
8.4
563
Ease of Use
8.8
22
9.0
568
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.5
144
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.2
120
Quality of Support
8.8
21
9.3
555
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.2
119
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
9.4
545
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.7
211
Not enough data
9.3
214
Not enough data
9.0
209
Not enough data
7.4
172
Edit
Not enough data
8.6
207
Not enough data
8.1
171
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
8.0
175
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
189
Not enough data
8.2
199
Not enough data
8.1
181
File Support
Not enough data
8.6
148
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
8.0
90
File Editing
Not enough data
6.0
73
Not enough data
8.5
114
Software Integrations
Not enough data
5.8
73
Not enough data
8.9
119
Software Type
Not enough data
9.6
149
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Metadata
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
7.4
27
Not enough data
8.1
27
Data Management
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.2
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Options
Not enough data
8.9
135
Not enough data
9.1
136
Not enough data
8.0
126
Not enough data
9.2
135
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.5
124
Tools
Not enough data
8.8
139
Not enough data
9.1
131
Not enough data
9.1
134
Design
Not enough data
8.7
140
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
8.6
14
8.8
10
8.6
15
8.5
11
8.8
15
8.5
11
8.7
15
7.7
10
Tools
9.4
15
4.0
10
9.1
15
6.0
10
8.8
15
4.8
9
Work
8.6
14
5.4
9
8.4
15
5.4
9
8.8
15
5.0
9
8.1
14
4.4
9
9.0
14
6.9
8
Environment
8.6
14
9.0
8
8.5
14
8.5
8
8.7
14
8.5
8
9.0
15
8.1
8
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
CAD
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Product Data Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
11
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.4
9
Simulation
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
7.0
9
Analytics
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
9
Quality management
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Integration
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.9
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.7
16
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.6
16
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.8
13
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk CFD and Onshape are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Autodesk CFD has no unique categories
Onshape is categorized as CAD Viewers, Product Data Management (PDM), 3D Printing, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Sketching, and PCB Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk CFD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Onshape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.0%
Oil & Energy
10.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Design
10.0%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Other
43.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.6%
Design
10.6%
Machinery
6.5%
Medical Devices
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.7%
Other
51.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk CFD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ragavendran L.
Verified User in Manufacturing
The UI/UX of the Autodesk CDF is very intuitive and gives its users an amazing experience.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Geetesh W.
Verified User in Higher Education
There is a tool which is trying to gain popularity but lacks handling of advanced physics that other competitors can handle. Integration with other generally used softwares seems to be a hindrance
Onshape
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sam H.
Verified User in Consumer Electronics
-No PLM -No VARS -Work on any device, including a Chromebook -Real time collaboration -Can share files in real time with view only options -Simultaneous flat pattern in sheet metal -Quick and easy mate connectors -Powerful part and assembly configuration...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Henry W.
Verified User in Biotechnology
Online only means you have to have internet, this can be annoying. This also means my computer can't help out if things are being slow which with large assemblies and in context design they can be. Although no slower than Solidworks on a decent workstation....
Ragavendran L.
Verified User in Manufacturing
The UI/UX of the Autodesk CDF is very intuitive and gives its users an amazing experience.
Sam H.
Verified User in Consumer Electronics
-No PLM -No VARS -Work on any device, including a Chromebook -Real time collaboration -Can share files in real time with view only options -Simultaneous flat pattern in sheet metal -Quick and easy mate connectors -Powerful part and assembly configuration...
Geetesh W.
Verified User in Higher Education
There is a tool which is trying to gain popularity but lacks handling of advanced physics that other competitors can handle. Integration with other generally used softwares seems to be a hindrance
Henry W.
Verified User in Biotechnology
Online only means you have to have internet, this can be annoying. This also means my computer can't help out if things are being slow which with large assemblies and in context design they can be. Although no slower than Solidworks on a decent workstation....
Alternatives
Discussions
Autodesk CFD has no discussions with answers
What is Onshape?
1 comment
PB
Onshape is the google docs of CAD - Solid and Surface modelling, Boolean operations, and editing of parts without a history is especially useful for imported...Read more
How is Onshape different from other "cloud" CAD products?
1 comment
PB
ONSHAPE was designed from the ground up to be a cloud CAD system - I am not sure the others can claim this!Read more
How does version control work in Onshape?
1 comment
PB
Essentially there is one file used in a similar way to google docs - you can branch new ideas similar to software development and merge these branches if you...Read more
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