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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Creo
Star Rating
(195)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 Creo Parametric excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.1, while Onshape matches this with a score of 9.3, indicating both products are strong in this area. However, reviewers mention that Creo's rendering tools, with a score of 8.1, are more robust compared to Onshape's lower score of 7.7, suggesting a slight edge for Creo in visual output quality.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's ease of use is a standout feature, scoring 9.0 compared to Creo Parametric's 7.4. Users on G2 appreciate Onshape's intuitive interface, which they find more accessible for new users, while some users report that Creo's learning curve can be steeper.
- G2 users highlight Onshape's superior collaboration features, scoring 8.2 for communication and 8.1 for data extraction, which are essential for teams working remotely. In contrast, Creo Parametric's collaboration tools are perceived as less effective, with lower scores in these areas, indicating a potential drawback for teams needing seamless collaboration.
- Users say that Onshape's cloud-based platform (scoring 9.6) offers significant advantages in terms of accessibility and real-time collaboration, while Creo Parametric, being a downloadable application (scoring 5.3), may limit flexibility for users who need to work from various locations.
- Reviewers mention that Creo Parametric's version control features score highly at 9.2, which is crucial for managing design iterations effectively. Onshape also performs well in this area but with a slightly lower score, indicating that while both products offer solid version control, Creo may provide a more comprehensive solution for complex projects.
- Users report that Onshape's support quality, scoring 9.3, is frequently praised, with many reviewers noting quick response times and helpful resources. In contrast, Creo Parametric's support quality, scoring 7.7, is seen as less responsive, which could be a significant factor for users who prioritize customer support in their software choice.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
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
Creo
Free Trial is available
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
164
8.4
594
Ease of Use
7.4
164
9.0
598
Ease of Setup
7.8
27
9.3
176
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
9.1
127
Quality of Support
7.8
155
9.3
584
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
159
9.5
575
Features by Category
Design
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
7.6
60
Not enough data
8.2
68
Not enough data
Move
8.1
68
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.5
62
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.2
16
Not enough data
Design
9.1
36
8.8
233
9.3
36
9.3
236
8.8
36
9.0
231
8.2
35
7.4
194
Edit
8.9
36
8.5
230
8.3
34
8.1
195
8.7
36
8.9
225
8.3
32
7.9
198
Collaboration
8.5
35
8.2
211
8.5
34
8.3
221
8.7
33
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
8.9
19
9.0
22
8.8
19
8.7
23
8.7
19
8.6
23
8.1
19
7.7
22
Tools
7.0
15
3.7
22
7.3
15
5.8
22
7.3
13
5.6
20
Work
7.0
11
5.3
20
7.1
12
4.4
20
7.3
14
6.0
19
7.4
14
4.8
20
8.3
14
6.8
19
Environment
8.0
16
8.0
18
7.9
15
8.1
17
7.7
13
8.3
17
8.5
14
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)
9.2
8
8.8
37
8.3
8
7.5
35
8.9
9
8.2
36
8.8
8
8.9
36
7.9
7
7.1
36
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.4
8
9.1
36
9.2
8
8.6
36
8.8
7
8.6
36
8.8
8
8.9
35
8.6
7
8.8
36
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.1
7
8.6
35
8.1
8
8.6
34
8.8
8
8.1
36
8.1
7
8.2
33
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
8
8.9
34
7.6
7
8.5
31
7.9
8
8.6
32
7.6
7
9.1
33
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo and Onshape are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, and Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
Creo is categorized as 3D Modeling
Onshape is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM), CAD Viewers, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Sketching, and PCB Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo
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
21.9%
Automotive
20.8%
Design
14.2%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Machinery
4.9%
Other
32.2%
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 Creo Parametric used for?
2 Comments
MS
Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,...Read more
Why Creo is called parametric?
1 Comment
JR
The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model
Creo also has a...Read more
Who uses Creo Parametric?
1 Comment
AB
its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design.
Read more
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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