OnShape vs PTC Creo vs Siemens PLM NX comparison

OnShape and PTC are both solutions in the CAD category. OnShape is ranked #5, while PTC is ranked #2. OnShape holds a 3.9% mindshare in CAD, compared to PTC’s 24.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of PTC users are willing to recommend the solution.

OnShape

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PTC Creo

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100% willing to recommend

Siemens PLM NX

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the CAD category, the mindshare of OnShape is 3.9%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PTC Creo is 24.9%, down from 29.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Siemens PLM NX is 28.2%, down from 32.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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User-friendly interface with helpful Map Keys and Part Family features

The most valuable features are the Map keys and Part Family features. Map keys make the usage very smooth and easy, whereas the Part Family creation is very easy with simple variable definition and table creation for the variant parts. The user interface is very simple and user-friendly when compared to other CAD tools in the market.

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

20%

Computer Software Company

17%

Healthcare Company

11%

University

Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

15%

University

Healthcare Company

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Comparisons

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Dassault Catia vs PTC Creo

Compared 38% of the time

Dassault SolidWorks vs PTC Creo

Compared 6% of the time

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Dassault Catia vs Siemens PLM NX

Compared 33% of the time

Dassault SolidWorks vs Siemens PLM NX

Compared 15% of the time

CNC Software MasterCAM vs Siemens PLM NX

Compared 5% of the time

PTC Vuforia Studio vs Siemens PLM NX

Compared 3% of the time

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Creo, PTC Computer Aided Design

PLM NX

Overview

Onshape’s modern CAD system frees engineers to focus on doing their best work. Unlike old CAD systems, Onshape unites modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that is accessible on any device, never loses data, and eliminates design gridlock.

OnShape

Creo 5.0 makes your job easier with key productivity enhancements for the fast-changing world of product design and manufacturing. When you’re ready, Creo offers both new and expanded capabilities in Additive Manufacturing, Mold Machining, Topology Optimization, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and multi-CAD collaboration. It’s design as it should be.

PTC

Siemens NX software is a flexible and powerful integrated solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers the next generation of design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions that enable companies to realize the value of the digital twin.

Siemens

Sample Customers

DDStudio, Zyci, Crave, Ava Tech, After Dark, Rest Devices, Stelrad, CloudDDM, Weld Klevr, Meccanica, Rhino

KTM, College Park, University of Tokyo, Aston Martin, Aristides Guitars

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering, Manthorpe Engineering, Avcon Controls, American Axle & Manufacturing, Jyothy Laboratories, Compuplast