Catia AlternativesCAD Software and other similar apps like Catia

Catia is described as 'CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) (in English usually pronounced /k?'ti?/) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systèmes' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Catia for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Catia alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Catia are LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, Dune 3D and SOLIDWORKS.

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  1. FreeCAD icon

    FreeCAD

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    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    110 FreeCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    FreeCAD screenshot 1

    Top FreeCAD Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Interior Design
    4.  FEM
    5.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    6.  3d Drawing
    7.  Parametric
    8.  DWG support
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Procedural Modeling
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode

    FreeCAD VS Catia

     
    Comments about FreeCAD as an Alternative to Catia
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    Positive Oct 19, 2017
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    Free, simple, many interfaces in and out (STP, IDS, STL ...), still in development, many forums and macros available. BUT some bugs remain, hopefully we can find a workaround.

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    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great Catia alternative.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Catia.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Catia.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceCatia is Paid and Proprietary
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    LibreCAD

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    LibreCAD is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework.

    108 LibreCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    On Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Bim
    3.  Construction layers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Parametric Modeling
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Isometric view
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  QT Based
    10.  Export to PDF

    LibreCAD VS Catia

     
  4. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD

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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    126 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Autodesk AutoCAD screenshot 1

    Autodesk AutoCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  3D Printing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Batch plotting
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Cloud Sync

    Autodesk AutoCAD VS Catia

     

    • Some users think Autodesk AutoCAD is a great Catia alternative, some don't.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Catia.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to Catia.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryCatia is also Paid and Proprietary
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  6. Dune 3D icon

    Dune 3D

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    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Dune 3D screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  Parametric

    Dune 3D VS Catia

     
  7. SOLIDWORKS icon

    SOLIDWORKS

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    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    98 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SOLIDWORKS screenshot 1

    SOLIDWORKS Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Easy Measurements
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  3D design

    SOLIDWORKS VS Catia

     
  8. Plasticity icon

    Plasticity

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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    19 Plasticity alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Plasticity screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Portable

    Plasticity VS Catia

     
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    CAD Sketcher

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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    CAD Sketcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  No Tracking
    6. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    CAD Sketcher VS Catia

     
  11. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

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    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    49 Shapr3D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Mechanical Design
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Augmented Reality
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8. Android icon  Android Sync

    Shapr3D VS Catia

     
  12. AdamCAD icon

    AdamCAD

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    AdamCAD is an AI Powered CAD platform that generates 3D designs in seconds.

    50 AdamCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    AdamCAD screenshot 1

    AdamCAD Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  3D design
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Natural Language Processing

    AdamCAD VS Catia

     

    • AdamCAD is the most popular SaaS alternative to Catia.

    • AdamCAD is Paid and ProprietaryCatia is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. Microsoft 3D Builder icon

    Microsoft 3D Builder

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    View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    119 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft 3D Builder screenshot 1

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design

    Microsoft 3D Builder VS Catia

     
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    PTC Creo

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    With Creo Parametric, and its extensions, you can create, analyze, view, and share designs downstream using 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and parametric and direct modeling capabilities.

    82 PTC Creo alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Machinery design capabilities within ProEngineer

    PTC Creo Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    2.  3D design
    3.  Parametric
    4.  CAE

    PTC Creo VS Catia

     
  15. Siemens NX icon

    Siemens NX

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    Siemens NX software is an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently.

    19 Siemens NX alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Siemens NX screenshot 1

    Siemens NX Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    3.  C++
    4.  CAE

    Siemens NX VS Catia

     
    Comments about Siemens NX as an Alternative to Catia
    Guest
    Positive Jan 18, 2018
    0

    They are aimed at the same target and share many features

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    • Siemens NX is Paid and ProprietaryCatia is also Paid and Proprietary
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