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Compare Onshape and SolidWorks MBD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
No pricing available
Onshape
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansSolidWorks MBD
Star Rating
(11)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing 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 accessibility, allowing teams to collaborate in real-time from anywhere, while SolidWorks MBD's downloadable application can limit flexibility and requires installation on specific machines.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape excels in ease of use with a score of 9.0, making it more intuitive for new users compared to SolidWorks MBD, which has a lower ease of use rating of 7.7, indicating a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight Onshape's strong version control features, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless tracking of changes and collaboration, whereas SolidWorks MBD's version control is rated lower at 8.6, leading to potential challenges in managing design iterations.
- Users on G2 appreciate Onshape's robust file export capabilities, scoring 9.1, which supports a variety of formats, while SolidWorks MBD's export options are rated slightly lower at 9.2, indicating that Onshape may offer more flexibility in file handling.
- Reviewers say that Onshape's integration with other tools is rated highly at 8.9, facilitating smoother workflows, while SolidWorks MBD's integration capabilities are less favorable, with a score of 7.3, which may hinder users looking for a comprehensive ecosystem.
- Users report that Onshape's customization options, particularly in custom commands and interfaces, score well at 8.4 and 8.8 respectively, allowing for tailored user experiences, while SolidWorks MBD's customization features are less robust, with lower scores in similar categories.
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
SolidWorks MBD
No pricing availableFree Trial
Onshape
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks MBD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
565
9.0
8
Ease of Use
9.0
570
7.7
8
Ease of Setup
9.5
146
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.2
120
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.3
557
8.3
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
119
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
547
8.5
8
Features by Category
Design
8.7
213
Not enough data
9.3
216
Not enough data
9.0
211
Not enough data
7.4
174
Not enough data
Edit
8.6
209
Not enough data
8.1
173
Not enough data
8.9
204
Not enough data
8.0
177
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.1
190
Not enough data
8.2
200
Not enough data
8.1
183
Not enough data
File Support
8.6
149
Not enough data
7.9
68
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
File Editing
6.0
74
Not enough data
8.5
115
Not enough data
Software Integrations
5.8
73
Not enough data
8.9
120
Not enough data
Software Type
9.6
150
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Metadata
9.1
31
Not enough data
7.4
27
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
Data Management
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
File Options
8.9
136
Not enough data
9.1
137
Not enough data
8.0
126
Not enough data
9.2
135
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.5
124
Not enough data
Tools
8.8
139
Not enough data
9.1
132
Not enough data
9.1
135
Not enough data
Design
8.7
141
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
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Tools
4.4
11
Not enough data
5.9
11
Not enough data
4.8
9
Not enough data
Work
5.4
9
Not enough data
5.4
9
Not enough data
5.0
9
Not enough data
4.4
9
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
Environment
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Product Specification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Manufacturing Specifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Supplier Specifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
CAD
9.4
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Product Data Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
Simulation
6.7
9
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Analytics
7.0
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Quality management
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
Integration
7.3
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.0
17
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.7
16
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
14
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Onshape and SolidWorks MBD are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Unique Categories
Onshape is categorized as CAD Viewers, 3D Printing, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, and PCB Design
SolidWorks MBD is categorized as Specification Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Onshape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks MBD
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
10.6%
Machinery
6.5%
Medical Devices
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.7%
Other
51.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
66.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
11.1%
Design
11.1%
Architecture & Planning
11.1%
‐
Other
0.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
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
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Onshape lacks much of the functionality provided with other (more expensive) CAD programs. There is much less flexibility in regards to what constraints are available (both within sketches and assemblies) and little to no options for editing text on a...
SolidWorks MBD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Design
I liked the interface of solid works, it is user friendly I never found difficulty to use various commands
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
When making a drawing file, all the correct views of the pre dimensioned part is not seamless
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 Design
I liked the interface of solid works, it is user friendly I never found difficulty to use various commands
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Onshape lacks much of the functionality provided with other (more expensive) CAD programs. There is much less flexibility in regards to what constraints are available (both within sketches and assemblies) and little to no options for editing text on a...
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
When making a drawing file, all the correct views of the pre dimensioned part is not seamless
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
SolidWorks MBD has no discussions with answers
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