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Compare IronCAD and Onshape 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
IronCAD
Star Rating
(43)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IronCADOnshape
Star Rating
(692)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.
- G2 reviewers report that Onshape excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher score compared to IronCAD. Users appreciate its centralized system, which simplifies tracking projects and enhances collaboration.
- Users say that IronCAD is relatively simple to use, with many finding it quick to achieve desired outcomes. Its flexibility in offering multiple methods to accomplish tasks makes it accessible for beginners while still catering to power users.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's browser-based platform is a major advantage, allowing users to access their work from any device without the need for heavy installations. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who prefer mobility and ease of access.
- According to verified reviews, Onshape's support quality stands out, with users highlighting the responsiveness of the help center. Many report receiving timely assistance, which enhances their overall experience with the software.
- G2 reviewers note that while IronCAD has a strong ease of setup, Onshape slightly edges it out with an even more intuitive onboarding process. Users appreciate how quickly they can get started with Onshape, thanks to its straightforward interface.
- Users say that both products perform well in modeling, but Onshape's visual capabilities receive higher praise. Reviewers enjoy the clarity of its 3D and 2D visuals, which contribute to a more engaging design experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IronCAD
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
IronCAD
Free Trial is available
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
36
8.4
595
Ease of Use
8.3
37
9.0
599
Ease of Setup
9.1
9
9.3
177
Ease of Admin
8.9
9
9.1
127
Quality of Support
7.9
32
9.3
585
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
9
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
32
9.5
576
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
6.7
7
8.8
233
9.3
7
9.3
236
7.6
7
9.0
231
7.5
6
7.4
194
Edit
8.3
7
8.5
230
8.8
7
8.1
195
8.3
7
8.9
225
8.1
7
7.9
198
Collaboration
6.9
6
8.2
211
7.8
6
8.3
221
8.1
6
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
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
IronCAD and Onshape are categorized as CAD Viewers, Simulation & CAE, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
IronCAD is categorized as 3D Modeling
Onshape is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Sketching, PCB Design, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IronCAD
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
Furniture
13.2%
Packaging and Containers
7.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.9%
Automotive
7.9%
Architecture & Planning
7.9%
Other
55.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.7%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.7%
Other
51.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is IronCAD mechanical?
2 Comments
PT
ICM is an add-on for IronCAD. This piece of software is made by IronCAD users for IronCAD users. It automates steps in the elaboration so that you have even...Read more
IronCAD has no more discussions with answers
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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