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What is Onshape?

Onshape is a cloud-native CAD and PDM system that helps engineers, designers, manufacturers, students, and startups create products from anywhere. The platform runs on web browsers and mobile devices, allowing users to access professional CAD tools without installations, upgrades, or specialized hardware. It combines mechanical design, built-in product data management, real-time collaboration, branching, merging, version control, and secure cloud storage in one connected environment. Onshape is designed to solve many problems associated with desktop CAD, including crashes, corrupted files, outdated software, local file failures, and version conflicts. Its integrated PDM system gives teams a more efficient way to manage design data without relying on separate file-based workflows. Distributed teams can collaborate instantly and securely across locations without emailing files, creating duplicate copies, or waiting for manual check-ins. The platform captures every design change in a complete audit trail, giving users transparency, accountability, and the ability to roll back work when needed. Onshape updates automatically every few weeks, so teams always work on the latest version without downtime or IT disruption. The Onshape Altium Connector helps ECAD and MCAD teams exchange data through a bi-directional cloud link, improving collaboration between electronics and mechanical design workflows. Onshape offers options for professionals, enterprises, students, educators, hobbyists, and startups, making it adaptable to different design environments and budgets. With cloud reliability, built-in collaboration, mobile access, and modern data management, Onshape helps product teams move faster and reduce friction throughout the design process.

What is Creo Elements/Direct?

Direct modeling allows for the swift generation of distinctive designs, as well as substantial modifications to pre-existing ones, independent of your knowledge of their original design. Numerous companies incorporate 3D modeling into their product development processes to hasten their entry into the market, meet customer demands for innovative products, and manage increasingly complex requirements. This approach enables even novice CAD users to make geometry changes quickly, while experienced CAD professionals enjoy the efficiency of designing extensive assemblies with ease. Among various options, Creo Elements/Direct Modeling is recognized as the most comprehensive direct modeling solution, offering an extensive array of extensions to cater to various needs. Whether you are undertaking a significant design transformation or focusing on a niche product, this software is not only powerful and user-friendly but also adept at managing large assemblies. Furthermore, both you and your team members can interact with a direct 3D product after a short familiarization period, ensuring accessibility for users of all experience levels. This adaptability guarantees that teams can quickly respond to evolving project demands and continue to innovate without interruption, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and creativity within the organization.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

3Dfindit
ARES Kudo
Adam
BoltsEtAl
Creo
DraftAid
ENCY
Electra Cloud
FreeMILL
Makersite
MeshCAM
Naya
OpenBOM
Propel
Shift
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
Simcenter Simsolid
SprutCAM X
Vibe Interactive Whiteboard

Integrations Supported

3Dfindit
ARES Kudo
Adam
BoltsEtAl
Creo
DraftAid
ENCY
Electra Cloud
FreeMILL
Makersite
MeshCAM
Naya
OpenBOM
Propel
Shift
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
Simcenter Simsolid
SprutCAM X
Vibe Interactive Whiteboard

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$125.00/month/user
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

PTC

Date Founded

1985

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.onshape.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

PTC

Date Founded

1985

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.ptc.com/en/products/creo/elements-direct

Categories and Features

3D Printing

Analytics
Customizable Support Structures
ERP
Integrates with CAD
Mesh Analysis and Repair
Model Setup and Plating
Multi-User Support and Permissions
Multiple/Shared Print Queues
Pre-Print Simulations
Print File Creation
Slicing

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

CAD Viewers

Annotate
Batch Conversion
Collaboration Tools
Editing
Track Changes
View .DWF Files
View .DWG Files
View .IGES Files
View .STEP Files
View .STL Files
View 2D Files
View 3D Files

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

Product Data Management

Bill of Material Management
Document Management
Formula Management
Product Analytics
Product Lifecycle Management
Testing Management
Version Control

Categories and Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

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