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VariCAD vs Onshape: catalog facts
VariCAD	Onshape
Best for: Mechanical engineers who need full CAD on Windows or Linux	Best for: Fully browser-based parametric CAD platform with real-time collaboration
Paid Paid license with all features included, plus a 30-day free trial.	Free + paid options Free tier available; paid plans add private documents and more storage.
Windows, Linux	Web
Runs on Linux as well as Windows 3D modeling and 2D drawing in one program All 4 strengths for VariCAD Runs on Linux as well as Windows 3D modeling and 2D drawing in one program Sheet metal unbending, interference checks and BOM tools All features included in one license	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
Paid software after the 30-day trial No macOS version mentioned	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
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for VariCAD varicad.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Onshape onshape.com Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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