Alibre Design vs Onshape
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Alibre Design |  Onshape | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #10 6.8 | #1 9.0 |
| Maker | Alibre Design | Onshape |
| Starts at | $999 a month | $1,500 a year |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Design Pro: $999 a month Design Expert: $1,999 a month Alibre Design Pro: $999 once Alibre Design Expert: $1,999 once | Free Plan: $0 Standard Plan: $1,500 a year Professional Plan: $2,500 a year Enterprise: on request |
| Verdict | Alibre Design combines parametric modeling, documentation, sheet-metal tools and rendering in a Windows-only suite. Check the license type, internet requirements and STL limitation against your design workflow. | — |
| Visit Alibre Design | Visit Onshape |