# Inventor, VirtualBox vs Onshape Comparison

| | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 440 | 295 | 695 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $2085 1 year | No pricing available | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Inventor

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Features (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Assembly Issues (1 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### VirtualBox

Pros:
- Virtualization Management (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (3 reviews)
- Communication Clarity (1 reviews)

### Onshape

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

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

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (376 reviews) | 9.1 (257 reviews) | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (377 reviews) | 9.0 (262 reviews) | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (107 reviews) | 9.0 (82 reviews) | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (99 reviews) | 8.4 (69 reviews) | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (346 reviews) | 7.9 (190 reviews) | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (94 reviews) | 8.3 (52 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (371 reviews) | 8.7 (252 reviews) | 9.5 (578 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Inventor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 1 Year

Price: $2085 1 year

Description: Choose online store or reseller or call toll-free 1-844-821-0545.


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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### VirtualBox

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | 8.2/10 | 38 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 |

#### Design

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (233 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (236 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.5 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (231 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.6 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (194 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.2 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (230 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (195 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.0 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (225 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 7.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (198 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (211 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (221 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (204 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 |

#### File Options

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (150 reviews) | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | 7.5/10 | 20 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 |

#### Design

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | 7.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 5.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 3.7 (22 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 7.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.6 (20 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 6.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 4.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 7.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 7.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | 7.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Task** | 7.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 6.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | 8.3/10 | 44 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | 9.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 7.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 7.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | 8.2/10 | 16 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 7.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Inventor** | 9.0/10 | 6 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 |

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

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | 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) | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Inventor (3):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to VirtualBox (2):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi)

**Unique to Onshape (9):** [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), [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), [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 | Inventor | VirtualBox | Onshape | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 35.0% | 43.5% | 79.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.7% | 34.6% | 16.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.3% | 21.9% | 4.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Inventor

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 24.9%
- **Machinery:** 7.8%
- **Design:** 7.1%
- **Construction:** 5.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.8%
- **Utilities:** 3.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.6%
- **Industrial Automation:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 37.7%

#### VirtualBox

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.4%
- **Computer Software:** 22.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.1%
- **Program Development:** 1.7%
- **Food & Beverages:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 27.1%

#### 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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- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (248 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)

### Alternatives to Onshape

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [Designcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1936 reviews)
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- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (256 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Inventor

- Title: [What are some of the best practices for students working in groups to use Inventor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-of-the-best-practices-for-students-working-in-groups-to-use-inventor) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi, to be honest with you, I would work with a consultant on that. It shouldn't take more than a day for a consultant to help with a report that will answer..."
- Title: [How do you handle the data creation problem?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-handle-the-data-creation-problem) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You basically need to create each model from scratch in Inventor. You can copy your AutoCAD in Inventor and extrude the models but the models won't be..."
- Title: [Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15145-is-integration-with-other-autodesk-products-being-considered) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtI"
- Title: [Is there a good place to look for more advanced tutorials/examples for iLogic?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13895-is-there-a-good-place-to-look-for-more-advanced-tutorials-examples-for-ilogic) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I'm not aware of a flat out repository for examples, but there is a fantastic thread on the Inventor forum that showcases a ton of different examples. If you..."
- Title: [there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12147-there-is-a-form-to-get-more-realistic-renders-from-inventor) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.

The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ..."

### VirtualBox

- Title: [How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-virtual-machine-in-virtualbox) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Install Virtual Box on virtual box site.
after installation click on #New option
then get a name what types of os you want to install like Centos
then..."
- Title: [Is VirtualBox free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-virtualbox-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is"
- Title: [How easy is it to install VirtualBox and what is it used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10403-que-ta-facil-es-instalar-virtual-box-y-para-que-nos-sirve) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is relatively easy to install, you just need to run its installer and follow the quick installation steps. It helps us to simulate different operating..."
- Title: [What is VirtualBox software virtualization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-virtualbox-software-virtualization) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can run an OS virtually inside the software (virtualbox) without affecting the local OS.
The services of the virtualized OS could be limited but you can..."
- Title: [How does virtual box work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-virtual-box-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It uses the machine resources to allocate and run another machine. It's like having another pc, that shares your resources with the main one."

### 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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