Dassault Systems

CATIA

Composite Score

8.5 /10

CX Score

8.8 /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 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2025

8 Top Rated Capabilities

5 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 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

2 Top Rated Capabilities

3 Top Rated Features

2023

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.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

Product Experience

Negotiation and Contract

Conflict Resolution

Strategy & Innovation

Service Experience

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:: 97%
Negotiation and Contract:: 91%
Conflict Resolution:: 97%
Strategy & Innovation:: 96%
Service Experience:: 99%

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

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Technical Drawings

3D Modeling

Visualization

2D Drawing

2D/3D Conversion

3rd Party Integration

Collaboration

Printing Support

Libraries & Templates

Analytics and Reporting

Raster Data Manipulation

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

CATIA Reviews

Anuj D.

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

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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

Sayali T.

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

Validated Review

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 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

CATIA Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

Emotional Footprint Overview

+97 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love CATIA?

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Libraries & Templates Includes a library of standard components and templates that users can insert into their designs, which speeds up the process of starting new projects.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Anuj D.

Vast application

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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