Onshape vs ZW3D
| Onshape | ZW3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $125/mo | $3,000/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling for solids, surfaces, and sheet metal | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, and Android | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11; browser-based viewing and collaboration are documented. |
| File import and export | STL and OBJ mesh modeling support | Import/export converter formats include IGES, Parasolid, STEP, DWG/DXF, VDA, and STL; direct open/save/edit is listed for CATIA, Inventor, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, Creo/ProE, and ACIS. |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Onshape scores higher on our published basis.