Autodesk Inventor vs Onshape
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Autodesk Inventor |  Onshape | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #18 6.1 | #1 9.0 |
| Maker | — | Onshape |
| Starts at | On request | $1,500 a year |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Flex: on request Free Trial: on request Inventor Monthly: on request | Free Plan: $0 Standard Plan: $1,500 a year Professional Plan: $2,500 a year Enterprise: on request |
| Verdict | Inventor brings mechanical modeling, documentation, and simulation tools together in a Windows application, with options for design integrations and automation. The 30-day trial is available, but ongoing subscription prices are not shown as figures. | — |
| Visit Autodesk Inventor | Visit Onshape |