AVEVA E3D Design vs Onshape

AVEVA E3D Design is a data-centric, multidiscipline 3D engineering design tool within AVEVA Unified Engineering. It uses parametric modelling with assembly design and surface modelling, and supports Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 and browser access. Teams can collaborate through cloud data services, working on shared project data with near-real-time coordination. The software identifies clashes across disciplines and generates drawings and deliverables that update with the design. It imports and exports DXF, DWG, IFC 2x3, IFC4, DGN, STL and STEP files. Built-in capabilities include an industrial assistant, predictive and generative design tools, laser-scan data handling and integrations with engineering and asset systems. Custom functionality can use macros, PML and a .NET API. Listed data features include real-time stream processing, custom dashboards, anomaly detection and machine-learning tools. AVEVA describes Flex subscription licensing across cloud, hybrid and on-premises deployments; pricing is available on request.

Onshape is a browser-accessible 3D CAD platform for parametric modeling of solids, surfaces and sheet metal, with iOS and Android apps also available. It supports assembly design, rendering, simulation, CAM and 3D-print export. Simulation covers linear static and modal analysis for stress, deformation and natural frequencies; CAM supports machining from 2.5-axis through 5-axis machines. Collaboration includes multi-user editing, instant sharing, real-time communication and access controls. Built-in product data management includes edit history, version control, release management, search and design-data sharing. The Free Plan is for non-commercial use, with publicly accessible documents and unlimited public storage. Standard costs $1,500/user/yr; Professional costs $2,500 per year. Qualified professionals may be eligible for a Professional trial of up to six months without a credit card. Enterprise uses custom pricing. Onshape says updates arrive every three weeks without installations or downtime. Listed integrations include Slack, Arena PLM, Altium Designer, FeatureScript, REST API and the App Store.