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Compare Onshape and nanoCAD Free 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
No pricing available
Onshape
Star Rating
(692)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansnanoCAD Free
Star Rating
(23)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about nanoCAD FreeSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- According to verified reviews, Onshape stands out for its high level of user satisfaction, boasting a G2 Score of 85.31, significantly higher than nanoCAD Free at 25.75. Users appreciate the centralized interface that makes it easy to keep track of projects and the quick response times from the help center.
- G2 reviewers report that Onshape excels in ease of use and setup, with users highlighting its browser-based functionality that eliminates the need for heavy installations. This allows for seamless access across devices, making it ideal for those who prefer flexibility in their work environment.
- Reviewers mention that while nanoCAD Free is praised for its intuitive interface and similarity to AutoCAD, it lacks the comprehensive support and community engagement that Onshape offers. Users of nanoCAD appreciate its free licensing option, but some may find themselves missing the robust support system.
- Users say that Onshape provides a superior quality of support, with a score of 9.3, compared to nanoCAD Free's 7.7. This difference is crucial for teams that rely on timely assistance to resolve issues and maintain productivity.
- According to recent feedback, nanoCAD Free shines in its drawing capabilities, receiving a score of 9.0, which is slightly higher than Onshape's 8.8. Users find it to be a powerful tool for creating detailed drawings, making it a solid choice for those focused primarily on drafting.
- Reviewers highlight that Onshape is particularly strong in modeling, with a score of 9.3, which reflects its advanced features that cater to complex design needs. Users appreciate the ability to visualize and manipulate designs effectively, which can be a game-changer for engineering projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
nanoCAD Free
No pricing availableFree Trial
Onshape
Free Trial is available
nanoCAD Free
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
595
8.9
19
Ease of Use
9.0
599
8.9
19
Ease of Setup
9.3
177
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
127
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.3
585
7.7
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
126
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
576
9.4
19
Features by Category
Design
8.8
233
9.0
15
9.3
236
8.8
15
9.0
231
9.0
15
7.4
194
7.0
14
Edit
8.5
230
9.2
14
8.1
195
8.8
12
8.9
225
7.4
14
7.9
198
7.7
13
Collaboration
8.2
211
8.6
12
8.3
221
8.5
14
8.1
204
8.3
15
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.6
160
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.9
100
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
6.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
5.7
83
Not enough data
8.8
130
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
9.6
160
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Metadata
9.2
40
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
Data Management
9.2
47
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
File Options
8.9
146
Not enough data
9.1
147
Not enough data
8.1
135
Not enough data
9.3
145
Not enough data
7.8
98
Not enough data
8.5
133
Not enough data
Tools
8.8
149
Not enough data
9.1
142
Not enough data
9.1
145
Not enough data
Design
8.7
150
Not enough data
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
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
Tools
3.7
22
Not enough data
5.8
22
Not enough data
5.6
20
Not enough data
Work
5.3
20
Not enough data
4.4
20
Not enough data
6.0
19
Not enough data
4.8
20
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
Environment
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
CAD
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
Product Data Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
Simulation
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.8
14
Not enough data
Analytics
7.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
Quality management
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
Integration
6.9
13
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.8
37
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
7.1
36
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Onshape and nanoCAD Free are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Onshape is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Product Data Management (PDM), CAD Viewers, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, PCB Design, and Additive Manufacturing
nanoCAD Free has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Onshape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
nanoCAD Free
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
19.7%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.7%
Other
51.7%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Computer & Network Security
8.7%
Utilities
4.3%
Real Estate
4.3%
Program Development
4.3%
Other
65.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
nanoCAD Free has no discussions with answers
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