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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
No pricing available
Onshape
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansSimplify3D
Star Rating
(40)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Onshape excels in its cloud-based platform, offering seamless collaboration and accessibility from any device, while Simplify3D, being a downloadable application, limits users to specific hardware setups, which can hinder flexibility.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's version control feature is highly praised, with a score of 9.2, allowing teams to manage changes effectively, whereas Simplify3D's version control capabilities are less robust, leading to potential confusion in collaborative environments.
- G2 users highlight Onshape's superior ease of setup and use, scoring 9.5 and 9.0 respectively, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for quick onboarding, while Simplify3D, with scores of 8.6 and 8.5, may require more time for users to become proficient.
- Reviewers say that Onshape's integrated 3D modeling tools are highly effective, scoring 8.9, which enhances the design process, while Simplify3D's standalone slicer feature, rated at 5.8, is seen as less integrated and can complicate workflows.
- Users on G2 report that Onshape's quality of support is exceptional, with a score of 9.3, providing timely assistance and resources, whereas Simplify3D's support, rated at 7.7, is often described as lacking in responsiveness and depth.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape's file compatibility is impressive, particularly with STL and OBJ formats, scoring 8.6 and 8.0 respectively, while Simplify3D shines in 3MF compatibility with a score of 8.6, but overall, Onshape's broader compatibility is favored for diverse project needs.
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
Simplify3D
No pricing availableFree Trial
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Simplify3D
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
594
8.7
36
Ease of Use
9.0
598
8.5
36
Ease of Setup
9.3
176
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
9.1
127
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.3
584
7.7
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
126
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
575
7.7
35
Features by Category
Design
8.8
233
Not enough data
9.3
236
Not enough data
9.0
231
Not enough data
7.4
194
Not enough data
Edit
8.5
230
Not enough data
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
9.6
26
7.9
78
8.6
15
7.9
100
9.4
19
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
6.0
84
6.8
22
8.4
125
6.6
23
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
5.7
83
8.9
27
8.8
130
5.3
17
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
9.6
160
4.4
14
Feature Not Available
8.0
23
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)
8.8
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
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 Simplify3D are categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
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
Simplify3D is categorized as Other CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Onshape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simplify3D
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
19.6%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.5%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.8%
Other
51.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.0%
Education Management
12.5%
Design
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Plastics
5.0%
Other
47.5%
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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
Do you integrate Simplify3D with any other software?
1 Comment
YG
No, I only use the GCODE files in my system that include camera that I record with OBS and the screen of the UI of the printer (I'm using DuetWifi board),...Read more
Simplify3D has no more discussions with answers
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