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Compare Onshape and Rhinoceros 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
$495
Onshape
Star Rating
(694)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
Browse all 4 pricing plansRhinoceros
Star Rating
(189)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$495
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- According to verified reviews, Onshape stands out for its user-friendly interface and accessibility, with users appreciating that it operates entirely within the browser. This allows them to access their work from any device without worrying about system performance, making it ideal for those who prefer not to carry heavy software.
- G2 reviewers report that Rhinoceros excels in organic 3D modeling, with its intuitive tools and features making complex designs easier to create. Users highlight its precision and flexibility, particularly with NURBS, which enhances its adaptability across various workflows.
- Users say that Onshape offers excellent support, with a responsive help center that typically replies within a day. This level of customer service is a significant advantage for users who value quick assistance during their projects.
- Reviewers mention that Rhinoceros has a rich set of built-in tools, allowing for extensive modeling capabilities. However, some users feel that it may not always meet their specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges.
- According to recent feedback, Onshape is praised for its centralized system, which simplifies project tracking and management. Users find it easy to export their work, enhancing their overall productivity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Rhinoceros has a strong presence in the small business segment, it has fewer recent reviews compared to Onshape, which may suggest a need for more current user experiences to fully gauge its performance in today's market.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Onshape
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
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Rhinoceros
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
596
8.6
168
Ease of Use
9.0
600
7.9
170
Ease of Setup
9.3
178
8.9
22
Ease of Admin
9.1
127
7.9
15
Quality of Support
9.3
586
7.7
138
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
126
8.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
577
8.5
166
Features by Category
Design
8.8
233
9.7
5
9.3
236
Not enough data
9.0
231
Not enough data
7.4
194
Not enough data
Edit
8.6
230
9.0
5
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
7.9
198
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.2
211
Not enough data
8.3
221
Not enough data
8.1
204
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.6
160
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.9
100
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
6.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
5.7
83
Not enough data
8.8
130
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
9.6
160
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Metadata
9.2
40
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
Data Management
9.2
47
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
File Options
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
Not enough data
Tools
8.8
149
Not enough data
9.1
142
Not enough data
9.1
145
Not enough data
Design
8.7
150
Not enough data
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
9.0
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
Tools
3.7
22
Not enough data
5.8
22
Not enough data
5.6
20
Not enough data
Work
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
Not enough data
Environment
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
CAD
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
Product Data Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
Simulation
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.8
14
Not enough data
Analytics
7.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
Quality management
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
Integration
6.9
13
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.9
38
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
7.1
36
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Onshape and Rhinoceros are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Onshape is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM), CAD Viewers, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, PCB Design, and Additive Manufacturing
Rhinoceros has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Onshape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rhinoceros
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.7%
Design
10.1%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.7%
Other
51.8%
Architecture & Planning
37.0%
Design
25.5%
Higher Education
4.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.7%
Marketing and Advertising
2.2%
Other
27.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
How do I change command line auto-fill shortcuts
1 Comment
PV
Select the setting in Options > Appearance > ‘Use fuzzy autocomplete’ checked
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Rhinoceros has no more discussions with answers
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