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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Ansys Mechanical
Star Rating
(87)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys MechanicalOnshape
Star Rating
(691)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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Onshape excels in ease of use with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a user-friendly interface, while Ansys Mechanical, with a score of 8.1, is noted for its steeper learning curve, particularly in complex simulations.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's cloud-based platform (rated 9.6) allows for seamless collaboration and access from anywhere, whereas Ansys Mechanical, being a downloadable application (rated 5.3), can limit flexibility and accessibility for teams working remotely.
- G2 users highlight Onshape's superior version control features (rated 9.2), which facilitate better data management and collaboration, while Ansys Mechanical's version control (rated 8.6) is seen as less intuitive, potentially leading to confusion in team environments.
- Users on G2 report that Onshape's rendering tools (rated 7.7) are adequate for basic needs, but Ansys Mechanical shines with its advanced finite element analysis capabilities (rated 9.5), making it the go-to choice for users focused on detailed mechanical simulations.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's file import and export capabilities (rated 8.9 and 9.1 respectively) are robust, allowing for easy integration with other tools, while Ansys Mechanical's interoperability (rated 8.6) is noted to be less flexible, which can hinder workflow efficiency.
- Users say that Onshape's strong support quality (rated 9.3) is a significant advantage, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while Ansys Mechanical's support (rated 8.3) is perceived as slower and less effective in resolving issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Mechanical
No pricing availableOnshape
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
Ansys Mechanical
No trial information availableOnshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
64
8.4
594
Ease of Use
8.2
65
9.0
598
Ease of Setup
9.8
7
9.3
176
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
127
Quality of Support
8.4
59
9.3
584
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
59
9.5
575
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.8
233
Not enough data
9.3
236
Not enough data
9.0
231
Not enough data
7.4
194
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
230
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
7.9
198
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
211
Not enough data
8.3
221
Not enough data
8.1
204
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.9
100
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
125
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
5.7
83
Not enough data
8.8
130
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
9.6
160
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Metadata
Not enough data
9.2
40
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Data Management
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.0
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Options
Not enough data
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
Tools
Not enough data
8.8
149
Not enough data
9.1
142
Not enough data
9.1
145
Design
Not enough data
8.7
150
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
8.2
24
9.0
22
7.3
22
8.7
23
8.3
23
8.6
23
7.0
22
7.7
22
Tools
8.6
22
3.7
22
9.6
24
5.8
22
9.2
24
5.6
20
Work
8.3
20
5.3
20
8.8
18
4.4
20
9.2
21
6.0
19
8.0
23
4.8
20
8.9
19
6.8
19
Environment
8.5
23
8.0
18
8.6
23
8.1
17
9.0
23
8.3
17
8.9
24
8.4
18
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
CAD
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Product Data Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.0
14
Simulation
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.8
14
Analytics
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
14
Quality management
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Integration
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.4
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.2
33
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
9.1
33
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Mechanical and Onshape are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Mechanical has no unique categories
Onshape is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Product Data Management (PDM), CAD Viewers, General-Purpose CAD, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Sketching, PCB Design, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Mechanical
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
21.7%
Automotive
16.9%
Higher Education
8.4%
Design
8.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Other
38.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.6%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.8%
Other
51.8%
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Discussions
What is Ansys Mechanical Apdl?
1 Comment
MC
Ansys Mechanical APDL is a complex tool for advanced users and its bit complicated as compared to Ansys Mechanical workbench. Read more
How much is Ansys mechanical?
1 Comment
AP
ANSYS mechanical is very popular software in the CAE field which allows us to find the stresses and strengths of any structures within a very small amount of...Read more
Ansys Mechanical has no more discussions with answers
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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