Compare Inventor and Onshape 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Inventor
Star Rating
(435)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
Browse all 4 pricing plansOnshape
Star Rating
(662)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.4% 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's cloud-based platform offers superior collaboration features, allowing multiple users to work on the same project in real-time, while Inventor's downloadable application can lead to version control issues when multiple users are involved.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's ease of setup (9.5) significantly outperforms Inventor (7.9), making it a more accessible option for small businesses looking to implement CAD software quickly.
- G2 users highlight that Inventor excels in 3D/solid modeling tools (8.9) compared to Onshape (8.8), making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize advanced modeling capabilities in their design process.
- Users on G2 report that Onshape's quality of support (9.3) is notably higher than Inventor's (8.1), indicating that Onshape provides more responsive and helpful customer service, which is crucial for users needing assistance.
- Reviewers say that Inventor's rendering tools (7.6) are less effective than Onshape's (7.7), but both products fall short of user expectations in this area, suggesting a need for improvement in visual output quality.
- Users report that Onshape's file export capabilities (9.1) are superior to Inventor's (9.2), particularly in terms of compatibility with various file formats, which is essential for seamless integration into existing workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
Choose online store or reseller or call toll-free 1-844-821-0545.
Onshape
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
Inventor
Free Trial is available
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
372
8.4
564
Ease of Use
8.3
372
9.0
569
Ease of Setup
7.9
102
9.5
145
Ease of Admin
7.7
99
9.2
120
Quality of Support
8.1
341
9.3
556
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
94
9.2
119
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
367
9.4
546
Features by Category
Design
8.6
35
8.7
212
8.9
35
9.3
215
8.4
35
9.0
210
7.5
32
7.4
173
Edit
8.1
34
8.6
208
7.3
33
8.1
172
7.9
34
8.9
203
7.7
34
8.0
176
Collaboration
8.1
34
8.1
190
8.6
33
8.2
200
8.3
34
8.1
182
File Support
Not enough data
8.6
149
Not enough data
7.9
68
Not enough data
8.0
90
File Editing
Not enough data
6.0
74
Not enough data
8.5
115
Software Integrations
Not enough data
5.8
73
Not enough data
8.9
120
Software Type
Not enough data
9.6
150
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
9.0
20
8.8
10
8.6
20
8.5
11
8.7
20
8.5
11
7.6
19
7.7
10
Tools
5.6
16
4.0
10
7.5
19
6.0
10
7.1
17
4.8
9
Work
6.9
15
5.4
9
6.8
15
5.4
9
7.2
16
5.0
9
7.6
14
4.4
9
7.6
16
6.9
8
Environment
7.7
17
9.0
8
7.7
18
8.5
8
6.9
18
8.5
8
8.1
19
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
Inventor and Onshape are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Simulation & CAE, and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Inventor is categorized as Simulation and Test Suite
Onshape is categorized as CAD Viewers, Product Data Management (PDM), 3D Printing, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Sketching, and PCB Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor
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
24.9%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.7%
Design
10.6%
Machinery
6.5%
Medical Devices
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.7%
Other
51.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Inventor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Megan H.
Verified User in Automotive
Inventor is visually and technically user friendly. Adapting to Inventor from being a 3Ds Max user prior was extremely easy. Now I use Inventor for all modeling aspects and have actually gone away from 3Ds Max due to a change in career path.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
seems a bit different working with for autocad
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
RJ B.
Verified User in Computer Software
Students (of design, engineering, architecture, for example) have no way to access the basics so they can learn to use the tools.
Megan H.
Verified User in Automotive
Inventor is visually and technically user friendly. Adapting to Inventor from being a 3Ds Max user prior was extremely easy. Now I use Inventor for all modeling aspects and have actually gone away from 3Ds Max due to a change in career path.
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...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
seems a bit different working with for autocad
RJ B.
Verified User in Computer Software
Students (of design, engineering, architecture, for example) have no way to access the basics so they can learn to use the tools.
Discussions
How do you handle the data creation problem?
2 comments
SG
You basically need to create each model from scratch in Inventor. You can copy your AutoCAD in Inventor and extrude the models but the models won't be...Read more
there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?
2 comments
KC
Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.
The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ...Read more
Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?
2 comments
MG
Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtIRead more
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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