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Onshape vs Solid Edge: catalog facts
Onshape	Solid Edge
Freemium Free tier available; paid plans add private documents and more storage.	Freemium Free Community edition available; commercial tiers are paid.
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	Free Community edition lowers the barrier for students and hobbyists Backed by Siemens, giving it an integration path with NX and other Siemens tools
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	Windows-only, unlike some competitors that support macOS or Linux Full feature set is reserved for paid commercial tiers
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 22, 2026

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