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Compare Onshape and SolidWorks MBD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
No pricing available
Onshape
Star Rating
(693)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 plansSolidWorks MBD
Star Rating
(11)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks MBDSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Onshape excels in user experience, with a highly intuitive interface that allows for easy navigation and quick access to features. Users appreciate that everything is centralized, making it easier to keep track of projects and export files seamlessly.
- Users say that Onshape's cloud-based platform is a significant advantage, as it operates entirely within the browser. This means no heavy software installations are required, allowing users to access their work from any device without performance concerns.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks MBD offers a solid interface with many commands for simulation preprocessing, which can be beneficial for users focused on specific engineering tasks. However, it may not be as user-friendly as Onshape, which has received higher ratings for ease of use.
- According to verified reviews, Onshape shines in its support quality, with users noting that the help center is responsive, often replying within a day. This level of support can be crucial for small businesses that rely on timely assistance.
- Users highlight that SolidWorks MBD provides organized 3D CAD models that do not require additional drawings for understanding, which can streamline communication among team members. However, the overall user satisfaction ratings are lower compared to Onshape, indicating potential areas for improvement.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Onshape's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many users praising the intuitive onboarding experience. This contrasts with SolidWorks MBD, which, while effective for specific tasks, may not offer the same level of ease in setup and administration.
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
595
9.0
8
Ease of Use
9.0
599
7.7
8
Ease of Setup
9.3
177
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
127
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.3
585
8.3
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
126
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
576
8.5
8
Features by Category
Design
8.8
233
Not enough data
9.3
236
Not enough data
9.0
231
Not enough data
7.4
194
Not enough data
Edit
8.5
230
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
7.9
198
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.2
211
Not enough data
8.3
221
Not enough data
8.1
204
Not enough data
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
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
8.0
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 SolidWorks MBD are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Unique Categories
Onshape is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), CAD Viewers, General-Purpose CAD, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, PCB Design, and Additive Manufacturing
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
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.7%
Other
51.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
66.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
11.1%
Design
11.1%
Architecture & Planning
11.1%
‐
Other
0.0%
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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