Compare Autodesk Fusion and Onshape 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Autodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(493)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansOnshape
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Autodesk Fusion excels in its CAD-CAM compatibility with a score of 8.8, making it a preferred choice for those needing seamless integration between design and manufacturing processes. In contrast, Onshape's CAD-CAM compatibility scored slightly lower at 8.8, indicating it may not be as robust in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape shines in ease of use, achieving a score of 9.0 compared to Autodesk Fusion's 8.5. This suggests that users find Onshape's interface more intuitive, which can significantly enhance productivity for new users.
- G2 users highlight Autodesk Fusion's strong rendering capabilities with a score of 8.8, which is particularly beneficial for users focused on high-quality visual presentations. Onshape, however, received a lower score of 7.4 in rendering, indicating it may not meet the same visual fidelity expectations.
- Users on G2 report that Onshape's cloud-based platform is a standout feature, scoring 9.6, which allows for real-time collaboration and access from anywhere. Autodesk Fusion, while also offering a downloadable application, scored lower at 8.5 for its cloud capabilities, which may limit flexibility for remote teams.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's version control feature scored 9.2, indicating a robust system for managing changes and revisions, which is crucial for teams working on complex projects. Onshape's version control scored 8.6, suggesting it may not be as comprehensive in tracking project history.
- Users say that Onshape's quality of support is highly rated at 9.3, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In comparison, Autodesk Fusion's support quality scored 8.4, which may leave some users wanting more assistance when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension - Subscription
$1,465.00
1 Subscription Per Year
Unlock advanced CAM capabilities, including 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
- Automate manufacturing workflows: remove repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and shorten the time to go from design to manufactured parts.
- Advanced tools to make better use of your machines, improve the quality and consistency of production, and increase profit margins.
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
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
424
8.4
563
Ease of Use
8.6
428
9.0
568
Ease of Setup
8.7
93
9.5
144
Ease of Admin
8.5
53
9.2
120
Quality of Support
8.4
371
9.3
555
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
9.2
119
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
420
9.4
545
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
8.4
124
Not enough data
Machining
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
8.7
131
Not enough data
Design
9.0
85
8.7
211
9.2
85
9.3
214
9.0
85
9.0
209
8.6
83
7.4
172
Edit
8.3
83
8.6
207
8.6
81
8.1
171
8.8
81
8.9
202
8.7
76
8.0
175
Collaboration
7.9
75
8.1
189
7.8
81
8.2
199
8.2
79
8.1
181
Library
9.1
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
CAD
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
Logistics
8.5
24
Not enough data
File Support
9.0
172
8.6
148
8.7
97
7.9
67
8.7
139
8.0
90
File Editing
7.8
140
6.0
73
8.6
168
8.5
114
Software Integrations
7.8
124
5.8
73
9.1
162
8.9
119
Software Type
8.5
168
9.6
149
8.9
167
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
9.1
110
8.9
135
8.7
108
9.1
136
8.3
104
8.0
126
9.2
111
9.2
135
7.9
72
8.0
88
8.4
100
8.5
124
Tools
8.3
111
8.8
139
8.8
108
9.1
131
9.2
108
9.1
134
Design
8.8
110
8.7
140
Design
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
33
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
Library
8.3
30
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
Design
9.1
114
8.8
10
8.8
115
8.5
11
9.0
114
8.5
11
8.6
106
7.7
10
Tools
7.2
61
4.0
10
8.4
79
6.0
10
8.1
71
4.8
9
Work
8.0
64
5.4
9
8.1
65
5.4
9
8.3
81
5.0
9
8.3
74
4.4
9
8.2
70
6.9
8
Environment
8.6
95
9.0
8
8.5
85
8.5
8
8.4
82
8.5
8
9.0
100
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)
8.5
11
9.0
16
8.5
11
7.7
14
9.3
10
7.7
16
9.1
11
9.3
16
8.6
11
7.5
16
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
11
9.3
16
8.9
11
8.6
16
8.6
11
8.6
16
9.2
11
9.1
15
8.2
11
8.6
16
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.9
11
8.4
15
8.5
11
8.5
13
7.7
11
8.0
15
8.8
11
8.8
13
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
11
9.2
13
8.8
11
8.6
11
8.5
11
9.2
12
9.2
11
9.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Fusion and Onshape are categorized as CAD Viewers, 3D Printing, Simulation & CAE, Sketching, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, and PCB Design
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion is categorized as CAD Data Exchange, CAD Libraries, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and Simulation and Test Suite
Onshape is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
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
16.2%
Design
14.3%
Automotive
8.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
52.4%
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 Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kenny C.
Verified User in Design
Fusion 360 is a great 3D solid modeler and advanced TSpline surface modeler that offers fantastic usability and performance. The software runs on Mac or Windows which is nice for a mixed environment. Fusion 360 also supports just about any CAD data out...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
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
Jacob I.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Large Assemblies slow, Need good Network connection. We used onshape to model one of our trailers, but we are literally unable to draw our general arrangement because the model is so large. This is very frustrating. Their great support almost makes up for...
Kenny C.
Verified User in Design
Fusion 360 is a great 3D solid modeler and advanced TSpline surface modeler that offers fantastic usability and performance. The software runs on Mac or Windows which is nice for a mixed environment. Fusion 360 also supports just about any CAD data out...
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...
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
Jacob I.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Large Assemblies slow, Need good Network connection. We used onshape to model one of our trailers, but we are literally unable to draw our general arrangement because the model is so large. This is very frustrating. Their great support almost makes up for...
Discussions
What do I need to run Fusion 360?
2 comments
KZ
If this helps, below is listed what I'm currently running. I have no trouble with my computer not keeping up. The only occasional issue is with a large file...Read more
Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?
2 comments
KZ
I don't find that I need them. I've used some of the credits I have for cloud simulation computing, but it's just as easy to run a simulation using local...Read more
Can I request a demo of Fusion 360?
1 comment
Official Response from Autodesk Fusion
Yes, please call us at: 1-833-843-3437 to schedule a time with a representativeRead 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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