Free Catia AlternativesCAD Software and other similar apps like Catia

The best free 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 17 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free 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
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    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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    Comments about FreeCAD as an Alternative to Catia
     
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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.

    112 LibreCAD alternatives
    On Mac

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

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

    Top LibreCAD Features

    1.  Digital Painting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Bim
    4.  Construction layers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Lightweight
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Customizable
    10.  Isometric view
    11.  Export to SVG
    12.  QT Based
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  3. Dune 3D icon
     15 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

    Dune 3D Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Portable
    5.  Parametric Modeling
    6.  Parametric
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  4. Shapr3D icon
     28 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

    Shapr3D Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Mechanical Design
    7.  Apple Pencil support
    8.  Android Sync
    9.  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.

    123 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

    CAD Sketcher Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Privacy focused
    7.  Blender Integration
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  8. MakerSCAD icon
     4 likes

    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    107 MakerSCAD alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    MakerSCAD Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Visual Programming
    Discontinued

    Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function

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  9. 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...

    94 Draft it alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. DOC icon
     2 likes

    DOC is a software dedicated to the design and calculation of single-line diagrams of electrical systems in low and medium voltage, allowing the user to choose switching devices and security, and for verification and coordination of protective devices.

    18 DOC alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. cadasio icon
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. SelfCAD  icon
     9 likes

    SelfCAD is a simple but powerful 3D modeling software being used by beginners, professionals as well as both small and large businesses to create their 3D designs. With the program, users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice designs.

    61 SelfCAD alternatives
    User interface of SelfCAD

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    SelfCAD Features

    1.  Image to 3D
    2.  Rendering
    3.  Image generator
    4.  Mechanical Design
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