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Josh P.
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Updated December 15, 2025
CATIA vs FreeCAD: Which is best for you?
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Features
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CAD Tools
4.76
Design Management
4.39
Product Data Management
4.36
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CAD Tools
4.40
3D Design & Modeling
4.30
Document Management
4.12
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Pros / Cons
- What I really love about CATIA is its ability to handle complex three-dimensional models and seamlessly manage the entire design process from conceptualization to manufacturing.
- Heavy and slow software sometimes, the interface isn't friendly and out of date if we compare to others softwares.
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- I think some Pros could be: supports the creation of 3D parametric components, which is essential for designing complex objects and assemblies; is available on multiple platforms; is designed to be modular and extensible
- Snap function work very bad, dimensioning won't work and things go into error what ever you try to do.
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Ease-of-Use
3.8/ 5
Highest performing feature
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Value for Money
4.2/ 5
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Customer Support
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4.2/ 5in the comparison
3.8/ 5
Functionality
Highest performing feature
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4.6/ 5in the comparison
4.1/ 5
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24/7 (Live Rep)
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Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
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Documentation
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In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
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Ideal Customer Size
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Medium
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Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
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Mobile - Android
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Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad