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Onshape for Startups

Jumpstart growth with the only cloud-native CAD tool in the industry. Join the startup program, and get Onshape Professional or Onshape Government at no cost*.

*Special conditions and restrictions may apply. Onshape reserves the right to change or terminate this program. Please note, this program is only open to new customers.

Why do startups prefer Onshape?

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Fast Onboarding, Faster Design

Zero isn’t just a number—it’s a benchmark for efficiency. Zero installs and zero downtime means startups gain the operational speed they need. With real-time collaboration, secure cloud storage, and seamless updates, teams can focus on innovation, not IT headaches.

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Get Ahead and Stay Ahead With Onshape

dOnshape empowers startups to innovate faster and maintain momentum through growth. Agile iteration cycles keep your team ahead of the competition, while built-in PDM ensures seamless scalability from startup to global enterprise. With Onshape, speed and growth go hand in hand—helping you outpace the competition at every stage.

Keep your Startup Lean

Onshape helps startups cut costs and reduce waste by embracing lean principles. Onshape’s cloud-native architecture eliminates hardware overhead and streamlines workflows. Enable your global team to focus on building better products faster, without compromising your budget.

Built for Scale, Powered by AWS

Onshape runs entirely in the cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS), ensuring world-class reliability, scalability, and security for startups from day one.As an official AWS Partner, Onshape is part of a trusted ecosystem of cloud-native tools designed for speed, collaboration, and global growth.

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Trusted by Thousands of Companies

The Onshape Startup Program

Equip your team with full-featured CAD, built-in  PDM, and analytics in one system.