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Head-to-head · 3D CAD Software

Autodesk Fusion vs Onshape

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Autodesk Fusion #4 in 3D CAD Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Fusion
Onshape #7 in 3D CAD Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Onshape

Autodesk Fusion leads on 0 checks, Onshape on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutodesk Fusion · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Autodesk Fusion

Autodesk Fusion scores higher on our rubric for 3d cad software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Autodesk Fusion is the better fit for broad mechanical design and manufacturing workflows. Onshape is the better fit for cloud-first collaborative engineering teams.

  • Autodesk Fusion fits best

    Broad mechanical design and manufacturing workflows

  • Onshape fits best

    Cloud-first collaborative engineering teams

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Side by side

Feature Autodesk Fusion 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Onshape 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #4 in 3D CAD Software #7 in 3D CAD Software
Best for Broad mechanical design and manufacturing workflows Cloud-first collaborative engineering teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $57/user/mo $1,500/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Web Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 1 integrations 50+ integrations
Features Autodesk Fusion 0/4 · Onshape 0/4
Assembly design Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sheet-metal tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Surface modeling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Modeling method Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
File import and export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines CAD, CAM, PCB, rendering, simulation, and collaboration
  • Supports parametric, direct, surface, mesh, and freeform modeling
  • Includes Windows, macOS, and web access with cloud data management
  • Real-time collaboration, commenting and version control
  • Parametric, assembly, surfacing and mixed modeling
  • Web, iOS, Android, REST API and App Store access
Cons
  • The personal-use plan has limited functionality
  • Personal use is restricted to hobbyist, non-commercial projects
  • The published $57 entry price uses annual billing
  • Free Plan is limited to non-commercial use and public documents
  • Standard Plan starts at $1,500 per user per year
  • Simulation, CAM and rendering begin on the Professional Plan
Our verdict

Autodesk Fusion is an integrated platform for product design, engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and data management. It is aimed at mechanical engineers, product designers, machinists, CNC programmers, electronics engineers,…

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Onshape is a cloud-native 3D CAD and product data management platform for product design teams, individual professionals, educators and manufacturers. It combines parametric part and assembly modeling with drawings, surfacing, mixed…

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  1. Autodesk Fusion3D CAD Software 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Onshape3D CAD Software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Autodesk Fusion — where it wins

    • Combines CAD, CAM, PCB, rendering, simulation, and collaboration
    • Supports parametric, direct, surface, mesh, and freeform modeling
    • Includes Windows, macOS, and web access with cloud data management

    Where it doesn't

    • The personal-use plan has limited functionality
    • Personal use is restricted to hobbyist, non-commercial projects
    • The published $57 entry price uses annual billing

  • Onshape — where it wins

    • Real-time collaboration, commenting and version control
    • Parametric, assembly, surfacing and mixed modeling
    • Web, iOS, Android, REST API and App Store access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Plan is limited to non-commercial use and public documents
    • Standard Plan starts at $1,500 per user per year
    • Simulation, CAM and rendering begin on the Professional Plan
  • Autodesk Fusion9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad CAD-to-manufacturing platform with strong value across design and production workflows.

    Visit FusionFull verdict →
  • Onshape8.9/10 · Free plan

    A cloud-first CAD suite with strong collaboration, versioning and engineering depth.

    Visit OnshapeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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