Creo vs Onshape

Creo9.1Visit Onshape8.9Visit

Higher score Creo #5 in 3D CAD Software 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit PTC Creo

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Onshape #7 in 3D CAD Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Onshape

• Creo fits best

  Manufacturing teams needing integrated engineering tools

• Onshape fits best

  Cloud-first collaborative engineering teams

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Side by side

Feature	Creo 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Onshape 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#5 in 3D CAD Software	#7 in 3D CAD Software
Best for	Manufacturing teams needing integrated engineering tools	Cloud-first collaborative engineering teams
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$1,500/user/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Creo 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 parametric and direct modeling with assemblies and simulation Covers additive, CNC, rendering, drawings, and model-based definition Supports Windchill, ANSYS, multi-CAD migration, and AI-assisted design	Real-time collaboration, commenting and version control Parametric, assembly, surfacing and mixed modeling Web, iOS, Android, REST API and App Store access
Cons	Core Creo is a desktop product for Windows systems There is no free plan Locked and floating licenses impose different access constraints	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	Creo is PTC’s parametric 3D CAD platform for engineers, designers, and manufacturers. It brings parametric and direct modeling together with part and assembly design, model animation, integrated simulation, rendering, 2D drawings, and… 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 with drawings, surfacing, mixed… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Creo — where it wins

  • Combines parametric and direct modeling with assemblies and simulation
  • Covers additive, CNC, rendering, drawings, and model-based definition
  • Supports Windchill, ANSYS, multi-CAD migration, and AI-assisted design

  Where it doesn't

  • Core Creo is a desktop product for Windows systems
  • There is no free plan
  • Locked and floating licenses impose different access constraints

• 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

• Creo9.1/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad engineering and manufacturing CAD suite for Windows-based product teams.

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

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

  Visit OnshapeFull verdict →