# Tinkercad, TurboCAD, Onshape vs Designcenter Solid Edge Comparison

| | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 119 | 31 | 695 | 606 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (60.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $149.99 | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | Starting at $90.47 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Tinkercad

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Design Limitations (5 reviews)
- Limited Features (5 reviews)

### TurboCAD

**Not enough data**

### Onshape

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

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

### Designcenter Solid Edge

Pros:
- Ease of Use (101 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (64 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (47 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (46 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (90 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 8.4 (435 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (92 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 8.3 (480 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 8.2 (263 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 8.4 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 8.2 (405 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (89 reviews) | 7.5 (28 reviews) | 9.5 (578 reviews) | 8.4 (423 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Tinkercad

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

### 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

### Designcenter Solid Edge

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS

Price: Starting at $90.47 Per Month

Description: Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.

Key Features:
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.2/10 | 115 |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (95 reviews) | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (83 reviews) | 
| **Programming Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (82 reviews) | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 
| **Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.5/10 | 195 |

#### Design

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (233 reviews) | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (236 reviews) | 9.0 (187 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (231 reviews) | 8.7 (180 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (194 reviews) | 8.1 (171 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (230 reviews) | 8.5 (176 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (195 reviews) | 8.3 (167 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (225 reviews) | 8.6 (176 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (198 reviews) | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (211 reviews) | 8.5 (170 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 5.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (221 reviews) | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 4.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (204 reviews) | 8.3 (170 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | 8.1/10 | 53 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.9/10 | 97 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 9.4 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (160 reviews) | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 7.4 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (78 reviews) | 8.3 (68 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 9.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (100 reviews) | 8.3 (76 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 6.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (84 reviews) | 7.8 (76 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | 8.6 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (125 reviews) | 8.5 (80 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 6.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.7 (83 reviews) | 7.7 (66 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (130 reviews) | 8.6 (83 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (160 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 6.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (74 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.2 (28 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.2 (28 reviews) | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |

#### Metadata

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

#### Data Management

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

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

#### Tools

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

#### Design

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.1/10 | 104 |

#### Design

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (99 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.7 (22 reviews) | 7.7 (81 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 8.0 (87 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.4 (20 reviews) | 7.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | 7.8 (84 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 7.7 (77 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 8.0 (84 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (89 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.0 (90 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (92 reviews) | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | N/A | N/A |

#### New Product Introduction

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

#### CAD

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

#### Collaboration

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

#### Product Data Management

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

#### Bill of Materials

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

#### Engineering Change Management

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

#### Simulation

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

#### Analytics

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

#### Quality management

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

#### Integration

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tinkercad** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.8/10 | 129 |

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

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (108 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 7.7 (94 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 8.3 (96 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (36 reviews) | 7.5 (91 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 8.1 (96 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 8.2 (96 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 7.8 (102 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 7.3 (91 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 7.4 (100 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 7.8 (91 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 7.4 (89 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 7.6 (90 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 7.6 (97 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 7.8 (94 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (91 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 7.7 (91 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 7.9 (105 reviews) | 

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

**Unique to Tinkercad (1):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


**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 Designcenter Solid Edge (4):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [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 | Tinkercad | TurboCAD | Onshape | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 60.7% | 61.3% | 79.0% | 53.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.5% | 25.8% | 16.7% | 30.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.8% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 15.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Tinkercad

- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 11.7%
- **Education Management:** 9.9%
- **Design:** 9.0%
- **Higher Education:** 9.0%
- **E-Learning:** 8.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.2%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.5%
- **Research:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 25.2%

#### 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%

#### 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%

#### Designcenter Solid Edge

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 21.4%
- **Automotive:** 12.5%
- **Design:** 8.9%
- **Machinery:** 5.7%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.7%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 32.6%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Tinkercad

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [OpenSCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/openscad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1325 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [Ultimaker Cura](https://www.g2.com/products/ultimaker-cura/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [3D Slash](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-slash/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (598 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1002 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)

### Alternatives to TurboCAD

- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1325 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 (192 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)

### 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)
- [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 (1325 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (598 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1002 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (256 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)

### Alternatives to Designcenter Solid Edge

- [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)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (256 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1325 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Tinkercad

- Title: [bashir](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bashir) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "arduino"
- Title: [What programming language does Tinkercad use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-programming-language-does-tinkercad-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "better "
- Title: [What can Tinkercad be used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-tinkercad-be-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Tinkercad is an on-line 3D design design package, now owned by Autodesk and taking several features from Fusion360"

### 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’..."

### 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"

### Designcenter Solid Edge

- Title: [Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-or-solid-edge-better) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks"
- Title: [Is Solid Edge free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [What is Solid Edge used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solid-edge-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for 3D modeling as well as drafting."
- Title: [What file type does Solid Edge use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-file-type-does-solid-edge-use) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Solid Edge uses proprietary file formats with specific extensions similar to other 3D CAD systems.  Those are:
.ASM = Assemblies
.PAR = Parts
.PSM = Sheet..."
- Title: [Is Solid Edge good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Very Good"

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