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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$355 per month
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Star Rating
(25)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$355 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansOnshape
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Onshape excels in collaboration features, particularly with its cloud-based platform, allowing multiple users to work on designs simultaneously without version control issues. In contrast, reviewers mention that Autodesk's Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection struggles with real-time collaboration, often leading to confusion over file versions.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's ease of setup is a standout feature, scoring 9.5, which users appreciate for its quick onboarding process. Conversely, users on G2 report that Autodesk's setup can be cumbersome and time-consuming, with a score of 8.8, making it less appealing for small businesses looking for efficiency.
- G2 users highlight Onshape's superior editing tools, scoring 9.2, which allow for intuitive modifications and quick adjustments. In comparison, users say that Autodesk's editing tools, while robust, score lower at 8.5, indicating a less user-friendly experience when making changes to designs.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's rendering capabilities, while decent, score 6.4, which some users find limiting for high-quality visual presentations. In contrast, Autodesk's rendering tools score 7.4, providing users with more options for creating visually appealing designs, although still not the best in the market.
- Users report that Onshape's file import/export functionality is highly rated at 9.1, making it easy to work with various file types. However, reviewers mention that Autodesk's file interoperability, while adequate, scores lower at 8.6, which can lead to challenges when integrating with other software.
- G2 users highlight Onshape's strong support for small businesses, with a quality of support score of 9.3, which many find responsive and helpful. In contrast, users on G2 report that Autodesk's support, scoring 8.7, can be slower and less effective, particularly for smaller firms needing immediate assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
AEC Collection Subscription (Monthly)
$355
per month
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
Free Trial
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Free Trial is available
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
15
8.4
594
Ease of Use
8.4
15
9.0
598
Ease of Setup
8.3
6
9.3
176
Ease of Admin
7.2
6
9.1
127
Quality of Support
8.3
14
9.3
584
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
14
9.5
575
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
7.5
7
Not enough data
Design
8.1
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.3
6
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Construction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Plan
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Construction
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
7.7
22
Tools
Not enough data
3.7
22
Not enough data
5.8
22
Not enough data
5.6
20
Work
Not enough data
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
Environment
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection and Onshape are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), Civil Engineering Design, VR Visualization, 3D Rendering, 3D Modeling, Animation, and VR Game Engine
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
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
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
Architecture & Planning
29.2%
Civil Engineering
16.7%
Construction
12.5%
Utilities
8.3%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
29.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.6%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.8%
Other
51.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection has no 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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