Autodesk Alias vs Onshape
| Autodesk Alias | Onshape | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $125/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Android, iOS, Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | hybrid | Parametric modeling for solids, surfaces, and sheet metal |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Alias is desktop software. | Web, iOS, and Android |
| File import and export | Alias 2025: USD import/export; Parasolid import/export through version 36; JT 10.9, Inventor 2025, NX 2312 Series and SolidWorks 2024 import. | STL and OBJ mesh modeling support |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Onshape scores higher on our published basis.