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14-Alexandrite
Jan 17, 2025 3:56 PM UTC
Question

CREO Vs Onshape

Is it worth to switch to Onshape from Creo.

Part, Assembly, Drawing and in terms of all solutions.

Please share the beneficial, if possible

 

Thanks!

 

 

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StephenW
23-Emerald III
Jan 17, 2025 4:01 PM UTC

You can test onshape using the free plan. I would suggest you try to test something "difficult". Make sure you test models, drawings, exports, imports. Anything you do in your normal working day. 

https://www.onshape.com/en/pricing

Onshape may do what you need, but only you and your company will know your needs.

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23-Emerald III
Jan 17, 2025 4:34 PM UTC

Files are not interchangeable between OnShape and Creo. They can be opened as dumb solids, just like they would coming from any other CAD system.

What is your driving force to do a switch? If you are only looking for a SaaS CAD solution, Creo+ is an alternative to OnShape.

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10-Marble
Aug 13, 2025 3:50 PM UTC

Is Creo+ offering same cloud computing power as Onshape? When looking at Creo+ overview there is no mention to cloud computing performance but only direct sync.

 

Thanks

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Catalina
Community Moderator
Jan 29, 2025 11:11 AM UTC

Hi @NSS,

I wanted to see if you got the help you needed.

If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution or please feel free to detail in a reply what has helped you and mark it as the Accepted Solution. It will help other members who may have the same question.

Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please pursue the conversation.

Thanks,

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bbrejcha
15-Moonstone
Aug 21, 2025 3:13 PM UTC

Although Onshape is an impressive tools it does not compare to Creo.  I will state that a close friend who recently was laid off from Fusion 360 team told me that fusion development & marketing have legitimate anxiety about Onshape.   Our inhouse prototype shop uses Onshape exclusively and I plan on using it more just to stay ontop of the game.    I plan to try to mill something with Onshape this month. 

 

Bart Brejcha designengine.comn 

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10-Marble
Aug 26, 2025 12:50 PM UTC

Is Creo+ offering same cloud computing power as Onshape? When looking at Creo+ overview there is no mention to cloud computing performance but only direct sync.

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23-Emerald III
Aug 26, 2025 12:59 PM UTC

What do you mean by "cloud computing power'? It is my understanding that both OnShape and Creo+ are running on your local computer. The cloud is doing the file sync between users and storing the information. 

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Michael
16-Pearl
Sep 14, 2025 1:06 PM UTC

There is no saving cad files to your computer and you’ll require a stable secure internet connection at all times. It’s a powerful tool, but I wish PTC would make Creo user experience better and just as good as onShape. Some of their newest capabilities Creo still can’t do. 

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Michael Bourque