Onshape vs RAM Elements
| Onshape | RAM Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $125/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling for solids, surfaces, and sheet metal | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, and Android | Windows 10 or higher |
| File import and export | STL and OBJ mesh modeling support | DXF, STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural System, OpenRE, SAP2000, SDNF, RAM SBeam |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Onshape scores higher on our published basis.