# Designcenter Solid Edge, Simcenter 3D vs Onshape Comparison

| | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 599 | 192 | 695 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (54.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $90.47 Per Month | No pricing available | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Designcenter Solid Edge

Pros:
- Ease of Use (101 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (64 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (47 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (46 reviews)

### Simcenter 3D

Pros:
- Simulation Tools (24 reviews)
- Simulation (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (8 reviews)
- Complexity (7 reviews)

### 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (435 reviews) | 8.5 (132 reviews) | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (475 reviews) | 8.1 (160 reviews) | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (258 reviews) | 8.0 (83 reviews) | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (91 reviews) | 7.8 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (405 reviews) | 8.4 (131 reviews) | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (423 reviews) | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 9.5 (578 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Designcenter Solid Edge

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS

Price: Starting at $90.47 Per Month

Description: Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.

Key Features:
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Simcenter 3D

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### 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

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.2/10 | 115 |
| **Simcenter 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 8.6 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.4 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.4 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 7.9 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 7.9 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.1 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.1 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operations** | 8.1 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 8.4 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.5/10 | 193 |
| **Simcenter 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.9 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (233 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 9.0 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (236 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.7 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (231 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.1 (171 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (194 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.5 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (230 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.3 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (195 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.6 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (225 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.4 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (198 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.5 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (211 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.7 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (221 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.3 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (204 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.9/10 | 97 |
| **Simcenter 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.8 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (160 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.3 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (78 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.3 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (100 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 7.8 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (84 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | 8.5 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (125 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 7.7 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 8.6 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (130 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 9.6 (160 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.4 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simcenter 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simcenter 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 |

#### File Options

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (150 reviews) | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simcenter 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.1/10 | 103 |
| **Simcenter 3D** | 8.0/10 | 95 |
| **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.7 (98 reviews) | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 8.2 (84 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 8.2 (84 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.0 (76 reviews) | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 7.7 (81 reviews) | 7.7 (76 reviews) | 3.7 (22 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 8.0 (87 reviews) | 8.2 (85 reviews) | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 8.2 (72 reviews) | 5.6 (20 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 7.9 (66 reviews) | 5.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 7.7 (83 reviews) | 8.0 (67 reviews) | 4.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 7.8 (84 reviews) | 8.2 (75 reviews) | 6.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 7.7 (77 reviews) | 7.7 (64 reviews) | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | 8.0 (84 reviews) | 7.9 (73 reviews) | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.1 (89 reviews) | 7.5 (72 reviews) | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Task** | 8.0 (90 reviews) | 7.9 (73 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 7.7 (69 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.6 (92 reviews) | 7.7 (77 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simcenter 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | 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 | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.8/10 | 125 |
| **Simcenter 3D** | 7.8/10 | 23 |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 |

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

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.6 (105 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 7.7 (94 reviews) | 7.5 (16 reviews) | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 8.2 (36 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.3 (95 reviews) | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 7.5 (91 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 7.1 (36 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 8.1 (96 reviews) | 7.3 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 8.2 (96 reviews) | 7.5 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 7.8 (99 reviews) | 7.9 (20 reviews) | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 7.3 (91 reviews) | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 7.4 (100 reviews) | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 7.8 (91 reviews) | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 7.4 (89 reviews) | 7.7 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 7.6 (90 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 7.6 (97 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 7.8 (94 reviews) | 6.7 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 7.9 (91 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.7 (91 reviews) | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 7.9 (104 reviews) | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)

**Unique to Designcenter Solid Edge (3):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)


**Unique to Onshape (7):** [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm), [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 | Designcenter Solid Edge | Simcenter 3D | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 54.2% | 50.5% | 79.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.4% | 25.8% | 16.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.4% | 23.7% | 4.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Designcenter Solid Edge

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 21.4%
- **Automotive:** 12.6%
- **Design:** 9.0%
- **Machinery:** 5.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Computer Software:** 3.8%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 32.6%

#### Simcenter 3D

- **Automotive:** 14.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 10.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 8.9%
- **Design:** 6.3%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 4.7%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 4.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Semiconductors:** 3.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 35.8%

#### 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%

---
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- [Altair Hypermesh](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-hypermesh/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (88 reviews)

### Alternatives to Onshape

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1933 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Designcenter Solid Edge

- Title: [Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-or-solid-edge-better) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks"
- Title: [Is Solid Edge free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [What is Solid Edge used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solid-edge-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for 3D modeling as well as drafting."
- Title: [What file type does Solid Edge use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-file-type-does-solid-edge-use) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Solid Edge uses proprietary file formats with specific extensions similar to other 3D CAD systems.  Those are:
.ASM = Assemblies
.PAR = Parts
.PSM = Sheet..."
- Title: [Is Solid Edge good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Very Good"

### Simcenter 3D

- Title: [What is Simcenter 3D used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simcenter-3d-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "imcenter 3D is a comprehensive simulation and analysis software developed by Siemens. It's used for various engineering and design purposes,..."

### 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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