Cobalt vs Onshape
| Cobalt | Onshape | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $57.92/mo | $125/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Android, iOS, Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $69.95/user/mo | Free |
| Modeling method | hybrid | Parametric modeling for solids, surfaces, and sheet metal |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | No | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows x64 10/11 and macOS 12, 13, 14, 15 and 26 | Web, iOS, and Android |
| File import and export | ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG/DXF, IGES, STEP, Pro/E via SAT, SolidWorks via SAT, Catia v4, 3D Studio, Rhino 3DM, Facet, STL, Adobe Illustrator, EPS, CGM, VRML, ShockWave 3D, BMP, JPEG, PNG, PPM, XPM, XBM, GIF, PICT, Spline, RAW Triangle, ASCII Text, Grid Surface, SIM | STL and OBJ mesh modeling support |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Onshape scores higher on our published basis.