Autodesk Revit vs Onshape

Autodesk Revit9.4Visit Onshape8.7Visit

Higher score Autodesk Revit #1 in Engineering Design Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Autodesk Revit

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Onshape #8 in Engineering Design Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Onshape

• Autodesk Revit fits best

  Multidiscipline building design and BIM coordination

• Onshape fits best

  Cloud-native collaborative product design

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Revit 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Onshape 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Engineering Design Software	#8 in Engineering Design Software
Best for	Multidiscipline building design and BIM coordination	Cloud-native collaborative product design
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$1,500/user/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs · 24/7	Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SSO/SAML	SOC 2, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	4 integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Revit 0/2 · Onshape 0/2
Simulation tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Real-time collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Design discipline	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Design dimensions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported file formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers architectural, structural, and MEP modeling in one environment Supports IFC exchange, interference checking, and material takeoff schedules API and Autodesk integrations support automation and multidisciplinary coordination	Parametric CAD, surfacing and mixed modeling in the browser Real-time collaboration with version history and release controls Professional adds simulation, rendering and CAM
Cons	Runs natively on Windows rather than as a native macOS application Cloud Worksharing requires a separate service subscription No mobile access is provided	Free Plan is limited to non-commercial use and public documents Private storage starts with Standard at $1,500 per user per year Simulation, rendering and CAM start with Professional at $2,500 per user per year
Our verdict	Autodesk Revit is building information modeling software for architecture, engineering, construction, and building operations workflows. It is aimed at architects, structural and MEP engineers, contractors, fabricators, computational… Read the review →	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, drawings, surfacing, version history,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk Revit — where it wins

  • Covers architectural, structural, and MEP modeling in one environment
  • Supports IFC exchange, interference checking, and material takeoff schedules
  • API and Autodesk integrations support automation and multidisciplinary coordination

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs natively on Windows rather than as a native macOS application
  • Cloud Worksharing requires a separate service subscription
  • No mobile access is provided

• Onshape — where it wins

  • Parametric CAD, surfacing and mixed modeling in the browser
  • Real-time collaboration with version history and release controls
  • Professional adds simulation, rendering and CAM

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Plan is limited to non-commercial use and public documents
  • Private storage starts with Standard at $1,500 per user per year
  • Simulation, rendering and CAM start with Professional at $2,500 per user per year

• Autodesk Revit9.4/10 · Paid

  A broad BIM platform for coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP building projects.

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• Onshape8.7/10 · Free plan

  A browser-based CAD and PDM suite spanning collaboration, control and manufacturing tools.

  Visit OnshapeFull verdict →