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*.
Why do startups prefer Onshape?

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.

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