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Onshape vs Alibre Design: catalog facts
Onshape	Alibre Design
Freemium Free tier available; paid plans add private documents and more storage.	Paid Paid licences with a free trial; add-ons are sold separately.
Web	Windows
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	Parametric part and assembly modeling Weldments module for structural assemblies in the Expert edition
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	Paid software; advanced features require higher editions or add-ons Smaller user community than the largest CAD suites
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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