# KeyShot, Blender, Onshape vs SOLIDWORKS Comparison

| | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 181 | 316 | 695 | 643 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1,299.00 Per Year | No pricing available | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### KeyShot

Pros:
- Asset Management (1 reviews)
- Assets (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Error Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Materials (1 reviews)

### Blender

Pros:
- Content Creation (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (3 reviews)
- Software Crashes (3 reviews)

### Onshape

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

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

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)
- Features (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (16 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (167 reviews) | 9.0 (265 reviews) | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (168 reviews) | 7.2 (267 reviews) | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 8.3 (112 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 8.0 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (131 reviews) | 8.6 (234 reviews) | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (167 reviews) | 9.2 (261 reviews) | 9.5 (578 reviews) | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### KeyShot

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: KeyShot Studio Subscription

Price: $1,299.00 Per Year

Description: KeyShot Studio Subscription brings all the advanced features you need to create incredible visuals.  Why do professionals choose KeyShot? KeyShot is widely recognized as the industry-leading visualization solution for design and engineering professionals on both macOS and Windows, and the easiest, and most powerful when it comes to presenting concepts for design reviews, exploring digital prototypes, and creating final visuals for marketing and sales – all from your 3D data.

KeyShot provides more features and capabilities on both Mac and PC, plus the • Easiest User Interface •  Most Accurate Materials  • Most Powerful Lighting • Fastest Rendering Speeds • Highest Quality Visuals • And KeyShot is the only one that offers:

    
    
    
   
    
   
 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    


Key Features:
- ★ Material & Lighting Presets and Creation
- ★ AI Restyle, Background, and Imagine Modes
- ★ Add Product and Studio Variations

[Learn more about KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Blender

#### 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

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Digital Asset Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Interface and Performance

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Organizational Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Asset Management

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expiration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermark** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Rights Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Guidelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Media Types

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Creative Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Marketing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Programming Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 

#### Machining

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 
| **Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 8.0/10 | 149 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.3 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 8.5 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 8.7 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 9.1 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.9 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.3 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.8 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 5.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 |

#### Design

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (233 reviews) | 9.5 (107 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (236 reviews) | 9.4 (107 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (231 reviews) | 9.2 (103 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (194 reviews) | 8.1 (100 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (230 reviews) | 8.5 (98 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (195 reviews) | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (225 reviews) | 9.3 (101 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (198 reviews) | 8.3 (85 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (211 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (221 reviews) | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (204 reviews) | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.9/10 | 35 |

#### Library

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 
| **Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### CAD

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 
| **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 
| **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |

#### Data

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Extra Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Standard Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Translate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 
| **Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 8.8/10 | 31 |
| **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (160 reviews) | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 7.9 (78 reviews) | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | 7.9 (100 reviews) | 8.4 (52 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 6.0 (84 reviews) | 7.5 (55 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (125 reviews) | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 5.7 (83 reviews) | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (130 reviews) | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | 6.5 (13 reviews) | 9.6 (160 reviews) | 7.7 (48 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | 9.6 (26 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.1 (20 reviews) | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Metadata

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |

#### File Options

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (146 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (147 reviews) | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (135 reviews) | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (145 reviews) | 9.3 (44 reviews) | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (98 reviews) | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (133 reviews) | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (149 reviews) | 9.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (142 reviews) | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (145 reviews) | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (150 reviews) | 9.4 (43 reviews) | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |

#### Design

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 |

#### Design

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (62 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (62 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.7 (22 reviews) | 8.0 (54 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 7.9 (56 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (20 reviews) | 7.4 (49 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (20 reviews) | 7.6 (41 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.4 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (51 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 8.1 (44 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 9.0/10 | 35 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | 8.1 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | 9.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | 9.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 8.5/10 | 13 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Editing

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | 6.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transcription** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Effects

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 8.9/10 | 13 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rotoscoping** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Effects** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Motion Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Effects

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time-to-market** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cost estimating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Product approval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CAD Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **BOM Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **BOM visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ECO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Product Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 3.8/10 | 10 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 3.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | 3.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 4.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 5.7/10 | 16 |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 5.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |

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

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (36 reviews) | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 8.6 (31 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 8.0 (26 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 7.3 (32 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to KeyShot (3):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-asset-management)

**Unique to Blender (7):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [Video Effects Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-effects), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**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)

**Unique to SOLIDWORKS (10):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | KeyShot | Blender | Onshape | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 68.9% | 77.9% | 79.0% | 44.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.9% | 11.7% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 14.1% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 21.9% | 

### By Industry

#### KeyShot

- **Design:** 42.9%
- **Higher Education:** 6.2%
- **Automotive:** 5.6%
- **Animation:** 3.4%
- **Internet:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.3%
- **Computer Software:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 26.0%

#### Blender

- **Animation:** 12.3%
- **Computer Games:** 9.3%
- **Design:** 9.3%
- **Computer Software:** 7.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Media Production:** 3.3%
- **Entertainment:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 35.0%

#### 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%

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to KeyShot

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1046 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)

### Alternatives to Blender

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1089 reviews)
- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1046 reviews)
- [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1040 reviews)
- [Vyond](https://www.g2.com/products/vyond/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (499 reviews)

### Alternatives to Onshape

- [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 (599 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 (1934 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)

### Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS

- [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 (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 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)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### KeyShot

- Title: [What is KeyShot used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-keyshot-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Keyshot is used for material application and rendering. it is best for product shots and photography. You can apply materials to the objects which are very..."
- Title: [Can you model in KeyShot?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-model-in-keyshot) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Not. We can upload the modeled part in keyshot."
- Title: [How can I make more natural lights inside and out?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36469-how-can-i-make-more-natural-lights-inside-and-out) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Great question, Francisco. For interior lighting, use 'Interior' mode Lighting Preset (on the Project, Lighting tab). This is optimized for those inside..."
- Title: [How can I remove the white spots like powder while rendering?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36321-how-can-i-remove-the-white-spots-like-powder-while-rendering) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I think you are referring to fireflies. the latest keyshot i.e. keyshot 10 has the feature to remove fireflies. "

### Blender

- Title: [Do professionals use blender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-professionals-use-blender) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, though it's mostly used by freelancers and small studios as other proprietary tools dominate the space due to their corporate backing and are thus..."
- Title: [What is Blender used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-blender-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Blender is a free and open source software that lets you create 2D and 3D content. You can use Blender to make models, animations, renderings, visual..."
- Title: [Is blender safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blender-safe-to-use) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What are the uses of Blender software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-uses-of-blender-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d modeling and sculpting, animation, shading, .... any 3d related task you can do it in blender"
- Title: [how do i make renders smooth?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-make-renders-smooth) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Add more rendering samples or/and use integrated AI Denoisers "

### 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"

### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/keyshot-vs-blender-vs-onshape-vs-solidworks)