Onshape vs SolidFace
Onshape
onshape.comSolidFace
solidface.comSide by side
| Figure | Onshape | SolidFace |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $125/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 9.1 (#3) | 8.2 (#25) |
| Team Collaboration | Supports multi-user editing, instant sharing, real-time communication, and access controls. | The collaboration tools include version history, branching, merging, and an audit trail of design changes. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security Controls | Enterprise includes advanced administration, SSO, role-based access, guest users, and IP audit trails. | The collaboration page describes permission controls and a recorded edit history, but does not name security certifications or compliance standards. |
Plans
Onshape
- Free PlanFree
- Standard Plan$1,500 a year
- Professional Plan$2,500 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
SolidFace
- SolidFace Drawing Student 2027Free
- SolidFace PTVFree
- SolidFace Drawing Full Perpetual$99, paid once
In their own words
Onshape
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.