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

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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.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Product Experience

Negotiation and Contract

Conflict Resolution

Strategy & Innovation

Service Experience

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:: 97%
Negotiation and Contract:: 92%
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

Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Effective Service
Saves Time

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Technical Drawings

3D Modeling

Visualization

2D Drawing

2D/3D Conversion

Collaboration

Printing Support

Libraries & Templates

3rd Party Integration

Analytics and Reporting

Raster Data Manipulation

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

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

Chetan S.

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

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Submitted Sep 2024

CATIA Review

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

I am using the CATIA from the last 5 years for designing and development of different aerospace components.During my research fellowship at IIT Kanpur, I had used it for the design and development of small satellite simulation. It is one of most advanced software which develops both G code and M code for the manufacturing purpose on lathe machine and 3D printing.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

3D Modelling and simulation is my favourite aspect of the CATIA. Along with that, generation of G code and M code for manufacturing purpose on 3 D printer and lathe is also the plus point of this software.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not applicable as it is one of most advanced software used in aerospace community.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Ease of using the interface of this software. Along with that Dassault also used to provide the training material to train their community.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

Vaibhav M.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Construction
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Powerful design capabilities, intuitive sketching

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

It includes very detailed Commands for every section of design be it Part modelling, Surface Design or Product Design

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The Data management and sharing is so easy in all formats to cross functional teams

What do you dislike most about this product?

Less user-friendly interface

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Best in class product development software applications, delivered on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, enabling 3D Design.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Yash C.

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

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Submitted Feb 2024

Very handy Software still can do complex designs.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

It includes very detailed Commands for every section of design be it Part modelling, Surface Design or Product Design. The Data management and sharing is so easy in all formats to cross functional teams...and the Speed of software is very nice...

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like using part modelling and the Product design workbench of the Catia. I use it on daily basis in my Office while designing various Automotive products. The software is so Handy and easy to Use

What do you dislike most about this product?

There are some commands which takes too much time to run and execute on complex areas and data loading sometimes takes too long time..which can be done better..

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Go for it for the best part design and Surface design modules.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

CATIA

What is CATIA?

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

CATIA Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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.

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.

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.

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

Chetan S.

CATIA Review

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Vaibhav M.

Powerful design capabilities, intuitive sketching

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Yash C.

Very handy Software still can do complex designs.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Technical Drawings

3D Modeling

Visualization

2D Drawing

2D/3D Conversion

Collaboration

Printing Support

Libraries & Templates

3rd Party Integration

Analytics and Reporting

Raster Data Manipulation

Vendor Capability Ratings

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