Cloud-native CAD platform with built-in version control and collaboration
Onshape is a professional 3D CAD system that runs entirely in the browser and on mobile devices, with no software to install and no files to manage. It combines parametric part and assembly modeling with Git-like branching, merging and version history, and lets several engineers edit the same design at once. Developed by PTC, it offers a free plan for hobbyists with public documents and paid plans for companies.
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- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Runs entirely in the browser with nothing to install
- Built-in branching, merging and version history for designs
- Several engineers can edit the same model at the same time
Cons
- Documents created on the free plan are public
- Needs a reliable internet connection to work
- Professional plans weigh heavily on small companies' budgets
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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