FreeCAD vs Onshape
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
FreeCAD | Onshape | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #14 6.3 | #1 9.0 |
| Maker | FreeCAD | Onshape |
| Starts at | On request | $1,500 a year |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Bronze sponsor: on request Gold sponsor: on request Normal sponsor: on request Silver sponsor: on request | Free Plan: $0 Standard Plan: $1,500 a year Professional Plan: $2,500 a year Enterprise: on request |
| Verdict | FreeCAD provides parametric modeling and technical drawing tools at no licensing cost. Its desktop workflow and lack of stated team controls are worth weighing against your project needs. | — |
| Visit FreeCAD | Visit Onshape |

