# AVEVA E3D Design, Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection vs Onshape Comparison

| | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 20 | 25 | 695 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $355 per month | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AVEVA E3D Design

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (1 reviews)
- 3D Visualization (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Difficulty (2 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection

**Not enough data**

### Onshape

Pros:
- Ease of Use (28 reviews)
- Collaboration (22 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (18 reviews)
- Lack of Features (10 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 9.5 (578 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AVEVA E3D Design

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: AEC Collection Subscription (Monthly)

Price: $355 per month


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Onshape

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Onshape Standard

Price: $1,500.00 1 User Per Year

Description: For the individual user or small team who only needs basic data management.

Key Features:
- Part & Assembly Modeling
- Drawings
- Runs on Web & Mobile

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | 7.5/10 | 7 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | 8.5/10 | 9 |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (233 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (236 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (231 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (194 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (230 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (195 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (225 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (198 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (211 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (221 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (204 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (160 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (78 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (100 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (84 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (125 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (130 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (160 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (47 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 |

#### File Options

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (146 reviews) | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (147 reviews) | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (135 reviews) | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (145 reviews) | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (98 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (133 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (149 reviews) | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (142 reviews) | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (145 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (150 reviews) | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.7 (22 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (20 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Time-to-market** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Cost estimating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Product approval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 

#### CAD

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **CAD Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **BOM Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **BOM visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **ECO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (14 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Product Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (14 reviews) | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (13 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (36 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 

### Plant Design Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | 8.6/10 | 11 |
| **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design & Modeling - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Rules-Based Design** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Structural Design** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component Library** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Modeling** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation & Optimization - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Validation** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Twins** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Tour** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processes** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Plant Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import and Export** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to AVEVA E3D Design (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Plant Design Management Systems Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/plant-design-management-systems)

**Unique to Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection (7):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), [VR Visualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-visualization), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine)

**Unique to Onshape (8):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AVEVA E3D Design | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.0% | 25.0% | 79.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 60.0% | 41.7% | 16.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 33.3% | 4.3% | 

### By Industry

#### AVEVA E3D Design

- **Oil & Energy:** 65.0%
- **Design:** 10.0%
- **Consulting:** 5.0%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 5.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.0%

#### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection

- **Architecture & Planning:** 29.2%
- **Civil Engineering:** 16.7%
- **Construction:** 12.5%
- **Utilities:** 8.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Semiconductors:** 4.2%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 4.2%
- **Packaging and Containers:** 4.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.2%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 8.3%

#### Onshape

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 19.7%
- **Design:** 10.1%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.5%
- **Machinery:** 6.2%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 4.6%
- **Automotive:** 3.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 32.2%

---
## Alternatives

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- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### AVEVA E3D Design

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### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection

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### Onshape

- Title: [What is Onshape used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-onshape-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Collaboratively design products and solutions for problems using a browser on nearly any computer. Manage the data for the parts you design and prepare them..."
- Title: [When can we expect some better surfacing tools or plugins.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-can-we-expect-some-better-surfacing-tools-or-plugins) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should really try some of the custom feature scripts like sculpt, Plane, 3D sketch and surface extend. Also, I'm sure there are more since I looked into it."
- Title: [Does this product have the capability to show stress/strain, show transfer of heat, and airflow?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/42157-does-this-product-have-the-capability-to-show-stress-strain-show-transfer-of-heat-and-airflow) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only through partner apps"
- Title: [Onshape's 2D drawing platform doesn't let you make a sketch aside from line or spline.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34202-onshape-s-2d-drawing-platform-doesn-t-let-you-make-a-sketch-aside-from-line-or-spline) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It has many basic sketch features"
- Title: [What is the fastest way to deselect multiple items when zoomed into a design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33946-what-is-the-fastest-way-to-deselect-multiple-items-when-zoomed-into-a-design) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Tapping the Space Bar"

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