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Dassault Systems

CATIA

Composite Score

8.6 /10

CX Score

9.0 /10

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What is CATIA?

Best in class product development software applications, delivered on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, enabling 3D Design, Engineering, 3D CAD, Modeling, Simulation, Data Management and Process Management.

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Awards & Recognition

CATIA won the following awards in the Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing category

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2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2025

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact

Latest Award, 2025

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2025

8 Top Rated Capabilities

5 Top Rated Features

2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation

2024

7 Top Rated Capabilities

4 Top Rated Features

2024

Service Experience
Product Impact

2023

2 Top Rated Capabilities

3 Top Rated Features

2023

Service Experience

2022

0 Top Rated Capabilities

4 Top Rated Features

2022

CATIA Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+97 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love CATIA?

0% Negative

2% Neutral

98% Positive

Pros

Trustworthy
Effective Service
Saves Time
Continually Improving Product

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Technical Drawings

3D Modeling

2D Drawing

Visualization

2D/3D Conversion

Collaboration

Raster Data Manipulation

Analytics and Reporting

3rd Party Integration

Simulation

Digital Scanning

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

CATIA Reviews

Shonola P.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Jun 2025

Industrial standard for high end design.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

Catia is ideal for large scale engineering projects as it is deeply integrated with PLM solutions. It is also a multi-platform that supports all in one including CAD, CAM and CAE.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its support for large complex product development.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It is quite difficult to get started with as a new user, but consistency in learning improves ability. Catia is also expensive but highly meets industry needs.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

As a middle-level user, I would advice investing in training to master the advanced features of Catia. I would also advice to learn scripting and automation tools to reduce repetitive tasks.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

Sayali T.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

Powerful design tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

CATIA handles complex surface modeling and large assemblies really well. It's also strong in combining design with engineering and simulation in one platform.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I really like how precise and detailed the 3D modeling is. It’s perfect for designing complex parts and assemblies.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The interface feels outdated and not very intuitive. It also takes time to learn if you're new to it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're working on complex designs, CATIA is worth it, but be ready for a learning curve. Take some training early on to get the most out of it.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy

Varun Mohan S.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Manufacturing
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Mar 2025

CATIA - One point Modelling Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

It was my first 3D software I ever used and since the day one It was magic. I started with part modelling and the UI was little tricky to understand at first but once I was done with first model. there was nothing else I would prefer. I have used the software for more than two years and I feel it was better than others for me.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Everything from Part modelling to assembly to surface to 2D drawing for designed model and assembly.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I couldn't say dislike but it's little tricky at the beginning but great once you browse through the UI.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

As I keep saying, this is one point solution for all you designing and Modeling needs.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

CATIA Ratings

87 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+97 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love CATIA?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Technical Drawings Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

3D Modeling Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

2D Drawing The ability to create precise 2D drawings.

Visualization The ability to see and interact with a design in a more intuitive and informative way.

2D/3D Conversion The ability to transforming a two-dimensional (2D) image or model into a three-dimensional (3D) representation.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

Raster Data Manipulation Includes editing, simulated drawings, color models, vectorization and filters.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

3rd Party Integration The ability to integrate other applications including PLM, CAM, CAE or GIS.

Simulation The ability to create and test circuit or motion simulation and structural validation.

Digital Scanning Includes accuracy reports, photorealistic data visualization, and advanced measurement tools.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

CATIA Reviews

Shonola P.

Industrial standard for high end design.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Sayali T.

Powerful design tool

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Varun Mohan S.

CATIA - One point Modelling Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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