Onshape

Cloud-native parametric CAD that runs in a browser, with a free plan for non-commercial work.

Free tier

Verified Oct 7, 2026

STEP: opens and saves, full fidelity. Geometry and face color carry over
STL: opens and saves, partial fidelity. Imported meshes are reference only and cannot be edited
DXF: opens and saves, full fidelity. 2D sketches and drawings
SLDPRT: opens only, partial fidelity. Imports as non-parametric geometry; exports STEP instead
SLDASM: opens only, partial fidelity. Import the assembly and its parts as a single zip file

Facts

Made by: PTC
Website: www.onshape.com
License: License: Free tier
Pricing: Free tier with paid plansFree plan is for non-commercial use and all documents are public. Standard costs US$1,500 per user per year.
Platforms: Web
iOS
Android
Self-hostable: No
Works offline: No
Account required: Yes
Maturity: Stable
Maintenance: Status: Verified Oct 7, 2026

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Last editor check: Oct 7, 2026.

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