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For Web-Based Engineering, Choose Onshape
January 31, 2023

For Web-Based Engineering, Choose Onshape

Keegan Schoch | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Onshape

We are a web-based mechanical engineering services company, providing anything from technical drawings through complex machine design and analysis. In order to seamlessly integrate with companies' teams, having cloud-based CAD is almost a necessity. Passing local copies of files back and forth is inefficient, error-prone, and, frankly, just not fun. Onshape's cloud-based CAD system addresses all of these issues. Additionally, the transition from other nodal-based CAD was easy and we now prefer it over any other software we have used, not just for its cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Cloud-based infrastructure and collaboration is a primary benefit.
  • The available documentation is extremely thorough.
  • The ability to integrate with other software for simulation, renderings, etc. is fantastic.
  • Not having to save and being able to clearly see versions and change history is excellent.
  • Some of the hole callout features in drawings are very limited.
  • I have noticed some speed issues in larger assembly drawings.
  • Click responsiveness of dimensions within drawings.
  • Cut list flexibility is constrained to frames-only components.
  • Improved productivity and client satisfaction
  • Integration with other companies' engineering teams
Having direct access to both a dedicated customer success manager and an account executive has been invaluable. Additionally, the ability to directly share documents with Onshape support and get live tech support is very useful. I have never been dissatisfied with the level of service I have received on any issue.
We were provided extensive training opportunities through the various documents available and bootcamps that came complementary with the licenses. This combined with the live and integrated support options made integration straightforward, especially since we came from familiar CAD systems.

Do you think Onshape delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Onshape's feature set?

Yes

Did Onshape live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Onshape go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Onshape again?

Yes

Onshape's cloud-based infrastructure has set us apart as web-based mechanical engineering contractors. Our ability to collaborate, communicate, and efficiently support our clients is unparalleled in Onshape. The versions and revision control are powerful and effective, though, like any file management system, require training to use properly.

Additionally, for any clients working in Onshape's Enterprise accounts, we can quickly be granted permission to various projects and begin immediate work without any file exchange of static documents.

The interrelations of the features within a document (in-context editing, derived parts, etc.) and improvements to the assembly mating process are all fantastic - we have found this to be very beneficial in helping us outpace standard engineering times.

Evaluating Onshape and Competitors

  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
The cloud-native infrastructure was a key element for our web-based business.
I think emphasizing software that was conducive to our remote/web-based structure was the right decision and I would not change that as a selection criteria.