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Onshape vs FreeCAD: catalog facts
Onshape	FreeCAD
Freemium Free tier available; paid plans add private documents and more storage.	Free Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
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: change a dimension and the model updates through its history Sketch constrained 2D geometry and build 3D objects on top of it
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	Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: LGPL-2.1
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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