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Shapr3D vs Onshape: catalog facts
Shapr3D	Onshape
Best for: Touch-first parametric CAD app originally built for iPad, now on desktop	Best for: Fully browser-based parametric CAD platform with real-time collaboration
Free + paid options Free to start; paid subscription unlocks full professional features.	Free + paid options Free tier available; paid plans add private documents and more storage.
Windows, macOS, iOS	Web
Touch and stylus-first interface makes early-stage sketching and modeling feel natural Available across iPad, Windows, and macOS with a shared workflow	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
Full feature set and best experience still centers on iPad with Apple Pencil Free tier is limited compared to paid subscription plans	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
Not open source	Not open 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 Sources for Shapr3D shapr3d.com apps.apple.com/us/app/shapr-3d-cad-modeling/id1091675654 Catalog checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Onshape onshape.com Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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