--- description: Review of CATIA Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: CATIA | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Apparel Manufacturing ERP Software](/directory/185/apparel-manufacturing-software/software) > [CATIA](/software/115806/catia) # CATIA Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/115806/catia Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/115806/catia?page=2) > CATIA is a computer-aided design and engineering software designed to help systems architects, construction professionals, designers, engineers, and equipment manufacturers in small and midsized businesses develop 3D product models. The application can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. Key features include 3D natural sketching, subdivision and class-A surface modeling, reverse engineering, and 3D printing. CATIA solution involves CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE and CATIA V5, which help designers conduct activities related to system modeling and simulation. It provides access to advanced design and styling tools, which facilitate surface sophistication and virtual prototyping. Additionally, the 3D dashboard helps drive business intelligence by letting administrators compare different methods used for real-time and concurrent systems. CATIA pricing is available on request and support is provided via documentation, knowledgebase, emails, phone, chat, FAQs, and video tutorials. The application involves API and integrations with Teamcenter Integration plugins to streamline operations. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 223 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 223 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Dassault Systemes - **Location**: Paso Robles, US - **Founded**: 1989 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Contact Dassault Systemes for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - API - Activity Dashboard - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Data Visualisation - Design Management - Electrical - Lifecycle Management - Manufacturing Design Data - Mechanical - Product Data Management - Project Management - Requirements Management - Visual Analytics ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Apparel Manufacturing ERP Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/185/apparel-manufacturing-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Apparel Manufacturing ERP Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/185/apparel-manufacturing-software/software) - [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/187/pharmaceutical-manufacturing-software/software) - [Electronics Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/333/electronics-manufacturing-software/software) - [Product Lifecycle Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/444/product-lifecycle-management/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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For instance creating complex large surfaces with Catia (which is a must for automotive industry) is really easy thing to do. Variety of manipulating tools (turn, pan, rotate, etc.) makes you to easily view or manage the designed part. There are several modules which you can add many features to your part when managing the design. There are several material libraries to use for your product. Product tree is detailed and let you to manage the design steps e.g. to make parametric design. Catia is very powerful and fast; but sure you do need a good hardware as well. Creating 2D drawing is a bit complicated; but can be managed easier when you got used to it. > > **Cons**: Probably biggest drawback for Catia is that you really need to spend years to become an expert user (not designer). It's a bit complicated compared to some other design tools. Mouse function is a bit hard to control - for example you need multiple buttons to rotate. Also interface is a bit old fashioned. V5 had many upgrades so far; but I assume it's time for V6 now for a better outlook. 2D generation module is really poor; therefore we mostly use other tools to create 2D's. License fee can be an issue for personal or small company usages. > > If you're in automotive industry and not have your own design tool; then Catia is your must to use design software. It is the most complex and capable design tool and perfect for surface modelling. Yes it is not much user friendly and hard to become an expert user; but these doesn't enough to drop Catia V5 from number one seat... ----- ### "Catia CAD Review" — 5.0/5 > **Filipe** | *17 July 2023* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Most complete CAD software, most versatile with a lot of features for the pro version. After getting used to it we can understand why it's one of the best top ranked CAD softwares > > **Cons**: Requires some time to get used to it and a lot of training, but after that very good software ----- ### "Catia Enovia V6 review" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *8 April 2019* | Design | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Managing large assemblies is particularly good with Enovia V6. I frequently open large assys containing up to 3-4000 parts (some of these individual parts are even 500MB each) and i have no problem with rotating the model with too much lag. The perspective view and general rendering of the parts is very good and quite impressive compared to other top CAD engineering packages. > > **Cons**: Catia is not an easy package to learn. The UX is very over complicated and you really have to be shown by another user how to grasp the endless mouse clicking menus as they are not straight forward. After using Siemens NX for 10 years and then having to learn Catia was a nightmare. Catia takes far longer to model compared to other CAD packages. After 1 year with NX i didnt have a problem with creating anything, it was very reliable and I knew i could have a solution within a certain period of time. With Catia i never know how long something will take. It is far more unstable and it crashes very frequently. > > I create large motor boats with large assemblies and i use Catia and NX on a daily basis. I have no problem managing the boat and the parts but when it comes to modelling in Catia i find incredibly tedious and very time consuming. Some days are very frustrating using this software as it is still very buggy. And when i contact helpdesk, they just reply 'oh yes, we know about that. This will be fixed in the next version\!\* ----- ### "Perfect for Designing" — 5.0/5 > **Omkar** | *24 November 2019* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The User interface is very easy and has many customization options. Can be used easily by new people. > > **Cons**: It is a little expensive and given too many toolbars even if you dont need it > > It is a great software and very easy to use and teach interns on ----- ### "Robust Design Software" — 5.0/5 > **Mohamed** | *20 May 2025* | Airlines/Aviation | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excellent for Class A surfacing and complex geometry especially in automotive and aerospace and allows for highly parametric designs and complex assemblies > > **Cons**: it´s quitecomplex UI/UX for beginners; requires significant training and licensing is very expensive > > My overall experience with CATIA is that it’s an exceptionally powerful tool, but one that demands a serious investment—in both time and resources. ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/115806/catia?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/115806/catia) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data