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Dassault Systèmes

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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2026 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2026

3 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2026

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2025

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact

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

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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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

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2
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

1% Neutral

99% Positive

Pros

Trustworthy
Effective Service
Saves Time
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Technical Drawings

3D Modeling

2D Drawing

Visualization

2D/3D Conversion

Collaboration

3rd Party Integration

Analytics and Reporting

Raster Data Manipulation

Printing Support

Simulation

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

CATIA Reviews

Harshal G.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Powerful design capabilities, steep learning curve

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

It is Industry Focus has Global Reach, Continuous Updates and Simulation and Analysis

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

3D Modelling and concept designing

What do you dislike most about this product?

steep learning curve

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

First Understand Your Needs and Assess Your Budget, Try Training and Support

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Trustworthy

Melody F.

Role: Operations
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Very easy to install and use

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

Has a trial version

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I liked working with parts and assembly mode

What do you dislike most about this product?

All features that I used were great

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Is a great product for parts and assembly mode

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Anuj D.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2023

Vast application

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

It has vast workbenches and ease of use

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

For 2d detailing and surfacing its best

What do you dislike most about this product?

Customization is not so best

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Service is good and user friendly .. High number of workbenches.

Pros

Effective Service
Caring
Saves Time
Client Friendly Policies

CATIA

What is CATIA?

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Awards & Recognition

2026 Data Quadrant Champion

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

CATIA Ratings

87 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

80 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.

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

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

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

Printing Support The ability to print maps and 3D output to scale.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Harshal G.

Powerful design capabilities, steep learning curve

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Melody F.

Very easy to install and use

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Anuj D.

Vast application

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Technical Drawings

3D Modeling

2D Drawing

Visualization

2D/3D Conversion

Collaboration

3rd Party Integration

Analytics and Reporting

Raster Data Manipulation

Printing Support

Simulation

Vendor Capability Ratings

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support