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Compare Onshape and TurboCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
$149.99
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 plansTurboCAD
Star Rating
(31)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$149.99
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Onshape excels in user accessibility, operating entirely within a browser. This allows users to access their work from any device without the need for heavy installations, making it ideal for those who prefer flexibility and ease of use.
- Users say TurboCAD is particularly effective for 2D drawings, with many highlighting its simplicity and low hardware requirements. This makes it a great choice for small businesses focused on straightforward design tasks without needing advanced capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's centralized system enhances project tracking and collaboration, with a user-friendly interface that simplifies both 3D and 2D visualizations. This feature is especially appreciated by teams working on complex projects that require seamless communication.
- According to verified reviews, TurboCAD offers a wide range of services that cater to various client needs, which users find beneficial. However, some users feel it may not fully meet more advanced workflow requirements, indicating a potential limitation for those seeking comprehensive CAD solutions.
- Users highlight Onshape's responsive support, noting that the help center typically replies within a day. This level of customer service is a significant advantage for users who may need quick assistance during their design processes.
- Reviewers indicate that while TurboCAD has a solid performance for basic tasks, Onshape's higher overall satisfaction ratings reflect its ability to adapt to modern workflows and user expectations, particularly in collaborative environments.
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
TurboCAD
TurboCAD Deluxe
$149.99
TurboCAD® Deluxe is powerful, complete 2D/3D CAD software with hundreds of drawing, modifying, dimensioning and annotation tools. Materials, lighting, and photorealistic rendering create powerful presentations of any architectural or mechanical design. Plus, easily share your work with extensive file support including AutoCAD .DWG, SketchUp .SKP, and STL for 3D printing.
- Complete 2D/3D design tools for drafting, modeling, modifying, dimensioning and annotation.
- Easy to learn and use with set up wizards, context-sensitive help, snaps, alignment aids, and handle-based editing.
- Productivity Features like a customizable UI, time saving wizards, a 64-Bit compatible version, XREF support, and more.
Free Trial
Onshape
Free Trial is available
TurboCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
595
8.8
28
Ease of Use
9.0
599
8.2
28
Ease of Setup
9.3
177
8.8
7
Ease of Admin
9.1
127
8.1
7
Quality of Support
9.3
585
8.4
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
126
8.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
576
7.5
28
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
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 TurboCAD 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
TurboCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Onshape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TurboCAD
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%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.9%
Construction
12.9%
Higher Education
6.5%
Civil Engineering
6.5%
Retail
3.2%
Other
58.1%
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
Does the deluxe version read write dgn files.
2 Comments
JA
i use the Platinum version for professional work, and I love it. I don't know about the Deluxe. However, the customer service guys on turbocad.com are...Read more
Is TurboCAD compatible with the current versions of AutoCAD?
1 Comment
JL
Yes. Each version of TurboCAD can read and write the most recent AutoCAD file format at the time of release (but only Platinum can read files with ACIS...Read more
How difficult will it be to learn TurboCAD if I am an AutoCAD user?
1 Comment
Official Response from TurboCAD
Very easy. TurboCAD menus and command are displayed in a similar fashion to AutoCAD. TurboCAD also offers a Command line entry option, a ‘heads-up’...Read more
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