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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
MeshLab
Star Rating
(24)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 collaboration features, particularly with its cloud-based platform, allowing real-time editing and sharing. Reviewers mention that this significantly enhances teamwork compared to MeshLab, which lacks similar collaborative capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's ease of setup is a standout feature, scoring 9.5, which users appreciate for its straightforward onboarding process. In contrast, users on G2 report that MeshLab's setup can be more complex, leading to a steeper learning curve.
- Users say that Onshape's quality of support is highly rated at 9.3, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Conversely, users report that MeshLab's support is less robust, with a lower score of 8.0, leading to frustrations when seeking assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's version control feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.2, which helps teams manage changes effectively. Users on G2 report that MeshLab's version control is less intuitive, making it harder to track modifications over time.
- Users report that Onshape's 3D/solid modeling tools are highly rated at 9.1, with reviewers highlighting the intuitive interface and powerful capabilities. In contrast, MeshLab, while strong in mesh editing, does not offer the same level of solid modeling tools, which can limit its functionality for certain users.
- G2 users mention that Onshape's product direction is viewed positively at 9.4, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates. Users report that MeshLab, with a lower score of 7.5, may not be evolving as rapidly, which could impact long-term usability for some users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MeshLab
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
MeshLab
No trial information availableOnshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
19
8.4
594
Ease of Use
8.4
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
8.0
14
9.3
584
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
19
9.5
575
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.8
233
Not enough data
9.3
236
Not enough data
9.0
231
Not enough data
7.4
194
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
230
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
7.9
198
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
211
Not enough data
8.3
221
Not enough data
8.1
204
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
9.3
14
8.6
160
9.4
8
7.9
78
9.0
14
7.9
100
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
8.7
17
6.0
84
9.0
16
8.4
125
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
8.0
11
5.7
83
7.5
10
8.8
130
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
7.4
7
9.6
160
8.7
15
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
MeshLab and Onshape are categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
MeshLab is categorized as Other CAD
Onshape is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Product Data Management (PDM), CAD Viewers, General-Purpose CAD, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, and PCB Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MeshLab
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
Research
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.5%
Entertainment
9.5%
Consumer Electronics
9.5%
Arts and Crafts
9.5%
Other
47.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.6%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.8%
Other
51.8%
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Discussions
MeshLab 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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