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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
LibreCAD
Star Rating
(25)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LibreCADOnshape
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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Onshape excels in ease of use with a score of 9.0, while LibreCAD falls behind with a score of 6.7. Reviewers mention that Onshape's intuitive interface significantly reduces the learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers say that Onshape's quality of support is notably higher at 9.3 compared to LibreCAD's 6.4. Users on G2 highlight that Onshape provides timely and effective assistance, which is crucial for small businesses needing quick resolutions.
- G2 users mention that Onshape's modeling capabilities shine with a score of 9.3, while LibreCAD's score of 7.3 indicates it may not meet the needs of users requiring advanced 3D modeling tools. Reviewers appreciate Onshape's robust features for complex designs.
- Users report that Onshape's collaboration features, such as real-time editing and version control (9.2), are superior to LibreCAD's offerings, which are less integrated and rated lower. Reviewers mention that this makes Onshape a better choice for teams working on projects simultaneously.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's cloud-based platform (9.6) allows for seamless access and collaboration from anywhere, while LibreCAD's downloadable application (5.3) limits flexibility. Users say that this is a significant advantage for remote teams or those needing to work on-the-go.
- Users on G2 highlight that Onshape's product direction score of 9.4 indicates a strong commitment to innovation and updates, whereas LibreCAD's score of 4.5 suggests a lack of recent development. Reviewers say that this could impact long-term usability and feature availability for LibreCAD users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LibreCAD
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
LibreCAD
No trial information availableOnshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.6
19
8.4
594
Ease of Use
6.7
19
9.0
598
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.3
176
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
127
Quality of Support
6.4
18
9.3
584
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
4.5
19
9.5
575
Features by Category
Design
8.1
8
8.8
233
7.3
8
9.3
236
7.1
7
9.0
231
5.3
6
7.4
194
Edit
8.1
8
8.5
230
7.4
7
8.1
195
8.3
7
8.9
225
7.2
6
7.9
198
Collaboration
6.7
7
8.2
211
6.0
7
8.3
221
6.2
7
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
LibreCAD and Onshape are categorized as General-Purpose CAD and CAD Viewers
Unique Categories
LibreCAD 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
LibreCAD
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
Architecture & Planning
24.0%
Retail
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Financial Services
8.0%
Research
4.0%
Other
40.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.6%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.8%
Other
51.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
LibreCAD has no 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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