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Onshape vs Zbrush

Updated January 9, 2026

Onshape vs Zbrush: Which is best for you?

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$1,500.00

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Top Rated
  Features
Multiple Projects
4.89
3D Design & Modeling
4.77
For 3D Printing
4.75
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3D Design & Modeling
4.88
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Integrations
SimScale
SimScale
OnScale Solve
OnScale Solve
SimSolid
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Pros / Cons
  • It is a "No worries" CAD system that allows you to focus on designing and not worrying about crashes, designs not saved, taking a wrong turn in a design and having to start over from scratch.
  • The versions when using components from different assemblies is a bit confusing, especially when created a standard parts library, then having to create a new version (V1, V2, V3 etc) when using on another assemby....
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  • Even though it is intricate, there are SO many tutorials from the application itself to teach you anything you need - I especially love the custom user-interface, super accessible and helpful.
  • the learning curve is very steep. But also the fact that it is not possible to do rigging or animation on Z-Brush can make it less effective overall than other 3D modeling software that is efficient in all its other areas.
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5
3.5/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
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4.5/ 5
4.2/ 5
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.7/ 5
4.1/ 5
Functionality
4.1/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.8/ 5
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Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
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Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
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Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad