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Onshape vs DesignSpark Mechanical: catalog facts
OnshapeDesignSpark Mechanical
Freemium

Free tier available; paid plans add private documents and more storage.

Freemium

A free Explorer plan is available, with paid Creator and Engineer plans adding more tools.

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
  • Push-pull direct modelling that suits non-specialists
  • Imports and exports STEP, IGES, STL and DXF
  • 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
  • Assembly tools require the paid Engineer plan
  • Some import and export features depend on the plan
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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