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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
DraftSight
Star Rating
(206)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Browse all 4 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 DraftSight excels in its drawing tools, with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for 2D drafting. In contrast, Onshape's drawing tools scored lower at 8.7, which some reviewers mention as a limitation for users focused on 2D design.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape shines in 3D modeling capabilities, scoring an impressive 9.3 compared to DraftSight's 6.5. Users on G2 highlight Onshape's robust modeling features, which are essential for complex design projects.
- G2 users report that Onshape's quality of support is significantly higher at 9.3, while DraftSight's support quality is rated at 7.2. Reviewers say that Onshape's responsive customer service has been a game-changer for their workflow.
- Users say that DraftSight offers a more affordable entry-level price starting at $299, making it accessible for small businesses. In contrast, Onshape's starting price of $1,500 is noted by reviewers as a barrier for some potential users.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's cloud-based platform (rated 9.6) allows for seamless collaboration and access from anywhere, while DraftSight's downloadable application (rated 5.3) can limit flexibility, especially for teams working remotely.
- Users on G2 report that DraftSight's file support for STL and OBJ formats is strong, with scores of 8.6 and 8.0 respectively, which is crucial for users needing compatibility with various CAD applications. Onshape, while strong in 3D modeling, has received mixed feedback on file interoperability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DraftSight
DraftSight Professional
Starting at $299.00
1 Seat Per Year
Advanced 2D CAD drafting solution with powerful, time-saving functionalities and an API to help bring your designs to life quickly and easily. Ideal for companies, individuals and designers.
- Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, Mechanical Toolbox, DrawCompare, API Access
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
DraftSight
Free Trial is available
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
189
8.4
594
Ease of Use
8.3
194
9.0
598
Ease of Setup
8.7
101
9.3
176
Ease of Admin
8.2
27
9.1
127
Quality of Support
7.2
144
9.3
584
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
27
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
194
9.5
575
Features by Category
Design
9.3
132
8.8
233
6.4
105
9.3
236
6.6
107
9.0
231
5.8
102
7.4
194
Edit
8.3
128
8.5
230
7.1
104
8.1
195
7.6
116
8.9
225
8.0
121
7.9
198
Collaboration
8.3
128
8.2
211
7.8
115
8.3
221
7.4
113
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
8.6
50
8.9
146
8.9
51
9.1
147
9.2
53
8.1
135
7.2
42
9.3
145
7.9
40
7.8
98
8.3
51
8.5
133
Tools
8.7
50
8.8
149
8.5
50
9.1
142
7.0
36
9.1
145
Design
9.2
52
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
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
DraftSight and Onshape are categorized as General-Purpose CAD and CAD Viewers
Unique Categories
DraftSight has no unique categories
Onshape is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, PCB Design, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DraftSight
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
17.2%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
7.9%
Design
5.9%
Architecture & Planning
5.9%
Other
52.7%
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 operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
FF
Yes, runs on Windows with no problem.Read more
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
BB
I'm looking to find a cad / MDT
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Could you have any application for this system for free?
1 Comment
PH
It used to be free to use, but now it has a small price tag for the standard version. Well worth it if you want to use it for your business, less so if you...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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