# Onshape, TurboCAD vs AutoCAD Comparison

| | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 695 | 31 | 1,934 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | $149.99 | $260.00 1 user | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Onshape

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

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

### TurboCAD

**Not enough data**

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (180 reviews)
- Drawing (115 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (1579 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (1587 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (347 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 8.2 (1423 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (578 reviews) | 7.5 (28 reviews) | 8.0 (1548 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### TurboCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: TurboCAD Deluxe

Price: $149.99

Description: TurboCAD® Deluxe is powerful, complete 2D/3D CAD software with hundreds of drawing, modifying, dimensioning and annotation tools.  Materials, lighting, and photorealistic rendering create powerful presentations of any architectural or mechanical design.  Plus, easily share your work with extensive file support including AutoCAD .DWG, SketchUp .SKP, and STL for 3D printing.

Key Features:
- Complete 2D/3D design tools for drafting, modeling, modifying, dimensioning and annotation.
- Easy to learn and use with set up wizards, context-sensitive help, snaps, alignment aids, and handle-based editing.
- Productivity Features like a customizable UI, time saving wizards, a 64-Bit compatible version, XREF support, and more.

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### AutoCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: $260.00 1 user

Description: Access software 1 month at a time for the lowest up-front investment.


Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (411 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (378 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (428 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (410 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (371 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (199 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (368 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (416 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (396 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (367 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (357 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (335 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (187 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (180 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (48 reviews) | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 599 |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.8 (233 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (532 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 9.3 (236 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (498 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 9.0 (231 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (491 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (194 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (428 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.6 (230 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (496 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.1 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (439 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.9 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (485 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 7.9 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (459 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.2 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (480 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.3 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (473 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.1 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (448 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.6 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 7.9 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 7.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 6.0 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | 8.4 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 5.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 8.8 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 9.6 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | 9.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Taxonomy** | 7.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Types** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 8.9 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | 9.1 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | 8.1 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | 9.3 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | 7.8 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.5 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 8.8 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | 9.1 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.1 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.7 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | 7.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 3.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 5.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 5.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 5.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 4.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 4.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### New Product Introduction

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

#### CAD

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

#### Collaboration

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

#### Product Data Management

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

#### Bill of Materials

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

#### Engineering Change Management

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

#### Simulation

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

#### Analytics

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Costing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Intelligence** | 7.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | 6.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | 6.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |

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

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 7.5 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 7.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 9.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.7 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.6 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 8.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.2 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to Onshape (8):** [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), [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 AutoCAD (3):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Onshape | TurboCAD | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 79.0% | 61.3% | 46.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.7% | 25.8% | 34.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 12.9% | 18.9% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### TurboCAD

- **Construction:** 12.9%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.9%
- **Civil Engineering:** 6.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.5%
- **Automotive:** 3.2%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.2%
- **Chemicals:** 3.2%
- **Computer Games:** 3.2%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.2%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 41.9%

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Design:** 8.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Onshape

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [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)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1000 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 TurboCAD

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [Octave BricsCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (412 reviews)

### Alternatives to AutoCAD

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1000 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (412 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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"

### TurboCAD

- Title: [Does the deluxe version read write dgn files.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-the-deluxe-version-read-write-dgn-files) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "i use the Platinum version for professional work, and I love it.  I don't know about the Deluxe.  However, the customer service guys on turbocad.com are..."
- Title: [Does TurboCAD work with 3D Printers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/3d-printing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes!   TurboCAD supports both the import and export of STL files, the standard file format used with 3D printers. "
- Title: [How often do you upgrade and update TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/updates-upgrades) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We offer a major upgrade to the TurboCAD once a year, typically in the middle to end of Q1.  We typically offer two maintenance release updates as well as..."
- Title: [What licensing options are there for TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-options) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "TurboCAD Pro and Pro Platinum are available on either an Annual Subscription or on a one-time purchase, permanent license basis.   TurboCAD Deluxe is..."
- Title: [How difficult will it be to learn TurboCAD if I am an AutoCAD user?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/learning-curve) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Very easy.  TurboCAD menus and command are displayed in a similar fashion to AutoCAD.  TurboCAD also offers a Command line entry option, a ‘heads-up’..."

### AutoCAD

- Title: [Can we add simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility."
- Title: [Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-features-might-be-useful-for-cad-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d extend "
- Title: [What is AutoCAD Architecture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-architecture-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD Architecture is a specialized version of AutoCAD developed for architects and building professionals. It provides intelligent architectural..."
- Title: [Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-do-3d-in-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "drafting, design and drawing production.  2d and 3d"

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