Onshape

Free, with limits

Cloud-native 3D CAD

Free tier & pricing

Free plan gives full browser CAD for non-commercial use, but all documents are stored publicly and visible to everyone.

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The short answer

Onshape is a fully browser-based, cloud-native parametric 3D CAD platform with real-time collaboration and version control.

The facts

Pricing: Paid · Free, with limits
Free tier: Yes
Runs in browser: Yes
Platforms: Web
2D / 3D: Good 3D
Learning curve: Moderate
Export formats: —

The catch

The free tier is personal, non-commercial use only.
Browser only — no offline app.
Your projects live in their cloud; you can lose them if you stop paying.

Best for

Hobbyists and learners wanting cloud CAD