Onshape vs VariCAD
| Onshape | VariCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $125/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | Windows, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling for solids, surfaces, and sheet metal | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, and Android | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux (64-bit) |
| File import and export | STL and OBJ mesh modeling support | Import: STEP, DWG, DXF. Export: STEP, STL, IGES, 3D PDF, Collada, ACIS, 3D PRC, BMP, DWG, DXF. |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Onshape scores higher on our published basis.