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Materializr vs Onshape: catalog facts
Materializr	Onshape
Best for: Makers who want parametric CAD for 3D printed parts without a steep learning curve	Best for: Fully browser-based parametric CAD platform with real-time collaboration
Free Free and open source under the GPL, with no subscription.	Free + paid options Free tier available; paid plans add private documents and more storage.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Web
Constraint-based sketching and real solid modeling Threads plus SVG and text engraving All 4 strengths for Materializr Constraint-based sketching and real solid modeling Threads plus SVG and text engraving STL and STEP export Runs on phones, tablets and desktops	No desktop install needed since the entire CAD environment runs in the browser Real-time collaboration and built-in version history simplify team design work
Young project with no tagged GitHub releases Less capable than full professional CAD suites All 3 limitations for Materializr Young project with no tagged GitHub releases Less capable than full professional CAD suites Largely AI-generated code, by the project's own account	Requires a stable internet connection since there is no offline desktop mode Free tier makes projects publicly viewable, which is not suitable for private work
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Materializr materializr.com github.com/materializr-cad/materializr f-droid.org/packages/com.materializr.app apps.apple.com/us/app/materializr/id6787741207 Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Onshape onshape.com Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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