1. Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.6/5
Cloud CAD, CAM and CAE.
Free plan
Free plan available
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Best Onshape alternatives in India (2026)
Onshape is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from PTC, Boston, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 15 have a free plan, 0 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Onshape are Autodesk Fusion (Free plan), SketchUp (Free plan), nanoCAD (Free plan), Twinmotion (Free plan) and Shapr3D (Free plan). Autodesk Fusion is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹15,000/month.
Onshape alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Onshape's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Onshape (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Autodesk Fusion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  SketchUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  nanoCAD | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Twinmotion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Shapr3D | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Spline | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Homestyler | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  FreeCAD | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Coohom | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Vectary | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Houdini | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Trimble Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  LibreCAD | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  D5 Render | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  AutoCAD | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Autodesk Revit | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Tinkercad | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Autodesk Inventor | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Autodesk 3ds Max | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Autodesk Maya | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Onshape alternatives in detail
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10. Vectary
Vectary · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Browser-based 3D design and AR platform for product visualisation, configurators and web embeds.
Free plan
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Onshape alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Onshape alternative
- Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
- Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
- Check local reseller training and support.
Onshape alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Onshape in 2026?+
The closest matches to Onshape on App Advisor are Autodesk Fusion (Free plan), SketchUp (Free plan), nanoCAD (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Onshape, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Onshape?+
Yes. 15 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Autodesk Fusion (Free plan), SketchUp (Free plan), nanoCAD (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Onshape?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Autodesk 3ds Max starts lowest at ₹15,000/mo. Autodesk Fusion also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Onshape vs Autodesk Fusion: which is better?+
Autodesk Fusion is the closest match to Onshape in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Onshape alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category Onshape also covers, and PTC's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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