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Compare Inventor and Onshape 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Inventor
Star Rating
(436)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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Star Rating
(689)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,500.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Inventor's 3D/solid modeling tools score an impressive 9.0, making it a strong choice for detailed modeling tasks, while Onshape, with a score of 8.8, is noted for its ease of use in collaborative environments.
- Reviewers mention that Onshape excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.5, significantly higher than Inventor's 7.9, indicating that new users may find Onshape more accessible for getting started quickly.
- G2 users highlight that Inventor's version control feature scores 9.2, which is crucial for managing complex projects, while Onshape's version control, although still strong at 8.6, may not offer the same level of robustness for larger teams.
- Users on G2 say that Onshape's collaboration features, particularly its integrated 3D modeling capabilities, score 8.9, making it ideal for teams that require real-time collaboration, whereas Inventor's standalone application may limit collaborative efforts.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's quality of support is rated at 8.1, which some users find lacking compared to Onshape's higher score of 9.3, suggesting that users may have a better experience with Onshape's customer service.
- Users report that while both products have strong drawing tools, Inventor's score of 8.6 is slightly lower than Onshape's 8.7, indicating that Onshape may provide a marginally better experience for users focused on drafting and documentation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
Choose online store or reseller or call toll-free 1-844-821-0545.
Onshape
Onshape Standard
$1,500.00
1 User Per Year
For the individual user or small team who only needs basic data management.
- Part & Assembly Modeling
- Drawings
- Runs on Web & Mobile
Free Trial
Inventor
Free Trial is available
Onshape
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
373
8.4
592
Ease of Use
8.4
373
9.0
596
Ease of Setup
7.8
103
9.3
174
Ease of Admin
7.7
99
9.1
127
Quality of Support
8.1
342
9.3
582
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
94
9.3
126
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
368
9.5
573
Features by Category
Design
8.6
36
8.8
233
8.8
36
9.3
236
8.4
36
9.0
231
7.4
33
7.4
194
Edit
8.1
35
8.5
230
7.3
34
8.1
195
7.9
35
8.9
225
7.6
35
7.9
198
Collaboration
8.0
35
8.2
211
8.5
34
8.3
221
8.2
35
8.1
204
File Support
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.9
100
File Editing
Not enough data
6.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
125
Software Integrations
Not enough data
5.7
83
Not enough data
8.8
130
Software Type
Not enough data
9.6
160
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Metadata
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
7.7
36
Not enough data
8.3
36
Data Management
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
8.0
40
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Options
Not enough data
8.9
145
Not enough data
9.1
146
Not enough data
8.1
134
Not enough data
9.3
144
Not enough data
7.8
97
Not enough data
8.5
132
Tools
Not enough data
8.9
148
Not enough data
9.1
141
Not enough data
9.1
144
Design
Not enough data
8.7
149
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
9.0
20
9.0
22
8.6
20
8.7
23
8.7
20
8.6
23
7.6
19
7.7
22
Tools
5.6
16
3.7
22
7.5
19
5.8
22
7.1
17
5.6
20
Work
6.9
15
5.3
20
6.8
15
4.4
20
7.2
16
6.0
19
7.6
14
4.8
20
7.6
16
6.8
19
Environment
7.7
17
8.0
18
7.7
18
8.1
17
6.9
18
8.3
17
8.1
19
8.4
18
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
CAD
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Product Data Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.0
14
Simulation
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.8
14
Analytics
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
14
Quality management
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Integration
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.4
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
7.5
33
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
7.2
34
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
8.9
34
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.7
32
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
8.2
31
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
9.1
31
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Inventor and Onshape are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), Simulation & CAE, and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Inventor has no unique categories
Onshape is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM), CAD Viewers, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Sketching, PCB Design, and 3D Printing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Onshape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
24.9%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.7%
Design
10.2%
Medical Devices
6.4%
Machinery
6.2%
Industrial Automation
5.8%
Other
51.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Inventor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrew K.
Verified User in Performing Arts
Inventor, almost always, just works. It is intuitive and very easy to transition to from other CAD programs. It has rich features and is visually appealing. I prefer making drawings in Inventor over SolidWorks, as it tends to allow me to do more of what...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Research
Poor performance with large assemblies. Project files are a waste of my time. Why can't I change my rotation and pan schemes!?
Onshape
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eric P.
Verified User in Manufacturing
One of the best things is that you are always using the most up-to-date version. You never need to install a new version. Everyone is using the same version globally. Being able to colaborate over distance is a major plus as I work remotely but can still...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jacob I.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Large Assemblies slow, Need good Network connection. We used onshape to model one of our trailers, but we are literally unable to draw our general arrangement because the model is so large. This is very frustrating. Their great support almost makes up for...
Andrew K.
Verified User in Performing Arts
Inventor, almost always, just works. It is intuitive and very easy to transition to from other CAD programs. It has rich features and is visually appealing. I prefer making drawings in Inventor over SolidWorks, as it tends to allow me to do more of what...
Eric P.
Verified User in Manufacturing
One of the best things is that you are always using the most up-to-date version. You never need to install a new version. Everyone is using the same version globally. Being able to colaborate over distance is a major plus as I work remotely but can still...
Verified User in Research
Poor performance with large assemblies. Project files are a waste of my time. Why can't I change my rotation and pan schemes!?
Jacob I.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Large Assemblies slow, Need good Network connection. We used onshape to model one of our trailers, but we are literally unable to draw our general arrangement because the model is so large. This is very frustrating. Their great support almost makes up for...
Discussions
there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?
2 Comments
KC
Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.
The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ...Read more
Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?
2 Comments
MG
Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtIRead more
Is there a good place to look for more advanced tutorials/examples for iLogic?
2 Comments
TD
beinginventive.com is also a good resource but the forums are definitely the easiest route. It helps to have a programming background. Most things that you...Read more
What is Onshape?
1 Comment
PB
Onshape is the google docs of CAD - Solid and Surface modelling, Boolean operations, and editing of parts without a history is especially useful for imported...Read more
How is Onshape different from other "cloud" CAD products?
1 Comment
PB
ONSHAPE was designed from the ground up to be a cloud CAD system - I am not sure the others can claim this!Read more
How does version control work in Onshape?
1 Comment
PB
Essentially there is one file used in a similar way to google docs - you can branch new ideas similar to software development and merge these branches if you...Read more
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