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The best free CAD alternative to Catia is FreeCAD, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Catia and 11 are free CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free CAD Software alternatives to Catia are LibreCAD, Dune 3D, Shapr3D and Microsoft 3D Builder.

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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.

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Catia alternatives page was last updated May 27, 2024
  1. FreeCAD icon
     433 likes

    FreeCAD is a general purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. The development is completely Open Source (LGPL License). FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits in a wider range of uses around engineering, such as architecture or other...

    110 FreeCAD alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft

    Top FreeCAD Features

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

    Positive commentOct 19, 2017
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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
  2. LibreCAD icon
     163 likes

    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.

    111 LibreCAD alternatives
    On Mac

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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
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  3. Dune 3D icon
     16 likes

    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.

    54 Dune 3D alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  Parametric
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  4. Shapr3D icon
     27 likes

    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
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    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.

    122 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design
    Microsoft 3D Builder iconCatia Icon

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  6. Designspark Mechanical icon
     13 likes

    DesignSpark Mechanical is a 3D modeling software reported to be easy to use so that all engineers will be able to create and share models.

    63 Designspark Mechanical alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Designspark Mechanical Features

    1.  3D design
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  7. CAD Sketcher icon
     3 likes

    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.

    51 CAD Sketcher alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    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 iconCatia Icon

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  8. Draft it icon
     2 likes

    Draft It is a comprehensive computer-aided design (CAD) software that simplifies complex design tasks with its user-friendly interface, catering to both professional designers and enthusiasts. It offers various versions, including a free edition and a professional Architectural...

    93 Draft it alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Draft it iconCatia Icon

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  9. cadasio icon
     1 like

    Create online assembly and service instructions from your CAD data. The world is in 3D, so it makes sense your instructions are too.

    2 cadasio alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. OpenVSP (Vehicle Sketch Pad) icon
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    OpenVSP (Vehicle Sketch Pad) is a geometry modeling tool for conceptual aircraft design. The software rapidly models aircraft configurations without expending the expertise required for traditional Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages.

    1 OpenVSP (Vehicle Sketch Pad) alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenVSP (Vehicle Sketch Pad) iconCatia Icon

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  11. ProfiCAD icon
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    The easiest CAD for electrical and electronic diagrams, schematics, control circuit diagrams and can also be used for pneumatics, hydraulics and other types of technical diagrams.

    17 ProfiCAD alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ProfiCAD Features

    1.  Portable
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