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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AutoCAD

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AAutoCAD is a CAD product from Autodesk. It allows designers to work in 2D and 3D, and is available on Windows and Mac, but with extensive online collaboration tools.

    $245

    per month

    CATIA

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/ACATIA from Dassault Systemes is a 3D product modeling and design tool used across multiple industries.N/A
    Pricing
    AutoCADCATIA
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $245
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $1975
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $5925
    3 years per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AutoCADCATIA
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    AutoCADCATIA
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD has its own standards because this is originally designed for the quick 2d drawings.
    Incentivized
    Dassault Systemes
    Chose CATIA
    CATIA is kind of a must to use the software in the automotive industry, I have used SOLIDWORKS before, for simple component and assembly design only, it can be efficient; but not for complex surfaces and assemblies. AutoCAD is very good at 2D drawing, but crawling on the 3D …
    Incentivized
    Chose CATIA
    To be honest, it is our company's decision, it was here when I came. But I can say that the assembly feature is easier than SOLIDWORKS. Also, we use AutoCAD for more 2D drawings; or creating 2D drafts from not parts, but a scratch, AutoCAD is better. CATIA wouldn't match AutoCAD…
    Incentivized
    Chose CATIA
    You can create solid or 3D figures more easily and efficiently using Catia than in other programs or in specific AutoCAD. You can also create different pieces to later assemble them and thus create figures even more complex or in greater detail. In the same way, you can make 2D …
    Incentivized
    Chose CATIA
    We selected CATIA due to fan base around industries and multiple module present. We also planned to increase our domain from Gear to some other field.
    Incentivized
    Chose CATIA
    CATIA is an ideal software for a design engineer like me, since it allows endless possibilities to design.
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Features
    AutoCADCATIA
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of AutoCAD and CATIA
    Feature
    AutoCAD
    6.1
    3 Ratings
    CATIA
    8.9
    1 Ratings
    3D Modeling6.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    2D Drafting9.23 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization5.13 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Parametric Design4.83 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing5.73 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats8.33 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design5.33 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis1.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation7.83 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions8.23 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    AutoCADCATIA
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (84 ratings)
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (13 ratings)
    7.8
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)