# Page 2 | CATIA Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is CATIA the right Engineering CAD solution for you? Explore 223 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/100453/CATIA/reviews --- CATIA 4.6 (223) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/100453/CATIA/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated February 14th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of CATIA ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 223 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use QS Quentin S. Dessinateur Projeteur Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Revue - CATIA" January 21, 2025 4.0 Pros Ce logiciel permet une modélisation de systèmes simples et à la fois complexe. L'utilisation des differents ateliers comme le surfacique ou le volumique permettent la modélisation de pièces forgées, moulées, par injection... De plus, l'atelier cinématique permet de simuler le fonctionnement d'un assemblage afin de mettre en évidence de potentiels problèmes. Je conseil fortement l'utilsation de Catia dans l'industrie. Cons L'aspect visuel de l'interface catia peut être assez complexe à assimiler. Les fonctions sont parfois difficiles à trouver dans les différents ateliers. De plus, lors de systèmes complexes, la modification peut engendrer des erreurs d'opération dans l'arbre de construstion qui ne devrait par arriver dans certains cas. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Catia est le logiciel prioritaire utilisé dans mon entreprise. Review Source CS Charles S. Ingénieur conception mécanique Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AVIS-CATIA" April 1, 2025 5.0 Pros Catia est un logiciel de CAO permettant de modéliser, simuler des assemblages, pièces,systèmes simple ou complexes. Son interface de travail permet une prise en main simple et rapide étant un atout majeurs contrairement à d'autre logiciel plus lourd d'utilisation. De plus, l'espace de travail surfacique permet de modéliser toute sorte de forme complexe. Je conseille vivement ce logiciel de CAO. Cons Inconvenient majeur de ce logiciel est principalement le prix des licenses pour les petites entreprises afin de pouvoir accèder à chaque espace de travail. Review Source JS Jeremy S. Ingénieur conception produit Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Avis Catia après 2 ans " January 13, 2025 5.0 Je travaille dessus depuis 2 ans et j'ai appris beaucoup de choses, après les tutos sont utiles Pros Catia est assez pratique pour travailler sur différents logiciels interne (simulation, routing tuyaux etc) tout en étant dans le même interface Cons Pas simple à prendre en main quand on débute Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Changement entreprise et donc changement logiciel Review Source HZ Hadrien Z. Ingénieur mécanique Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Un logiciel CAO qui sait tout faire" January 16, 2025 5.0 Je me sers de CATIA dans mon quotidien pour la création de pièce, la création de plan. J'utilise parfois les modules de cinématique ou de modélisation surfacique. Pros Catia est le logiciel de CAO le plus puissant que j'ai utilisé dans ma carrière. Il sait tout faire. Il est pas si gourmand en ressources et est utilisé dans la plupart des secteurs industriels ce qui permet de trouver facilement de l'aide en ligne. La création de macro intégrée est un plus sympathique même si son utilisation première est de faire la CAO, ce qui fonctionne parfaitement. Cons Une interface pas forcément ludique, être formé au logiciel est un vrai plus. Review Source SR Steven R. Project Responsible Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review - CATIA" January 14, 2025 5.0 I work with CATIA since 8 years and it's a useful working tool. Pros This is the 3D CAD software you need to use for every type of application. The main powerful thing I like to use is the Generative Shape Design library where you can create the shape that you want to create. Cons The software is not super easy to use and work with a lot of licence so that can cost a lot. Review Source AM Anthony M. Ingénieur mécanique Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CATIA : Le couteau Suisse " January 10, 2025 5.0 Expérience ytrès satisfaisante, j'utilise Catia depuis une dizine d'années maintenant et il n'y a rien qu'il ne sache pas faire. D'autres logiciels sont plus facile à prendre en main mais n'offre pas autant de possibilités que CATIA Pros Ergonomie du logiciel Possibilitées et puissance du logiciel Il effectue des tâches complexes plus rapidement que ces concurents Cons Coût des différentes licneces Catia se destine plutôt à de grosses entreprise travaillant principalement dans l'automobile ou l'aéronautique. Review Source sM saravanakumar M. Engineering manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Engineering manager review Catia for complex design solutions." December 15, 2024 5.0 Complex design catia is the best tool ever, so ready to use it. Pros A number of options will provide a more designed solution. Cons Sometimes has graphic errors so hard to manage. Review Source Nicola L. Responsabile tecnico commerciale Toscana Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Leader nel settore Cad" December 2, 2022 5.0 Niente da dire sulle funzionalità e potenzialità del prodotto. Mi ha aiutato a sviluppare progetti importanti Pros La modellazione è semplice e performante. La gestione degli assiemi è intuitiva e snella. La sua forza è la costruzione di superfici complesse Cons Il software è costoso e ogni piccolo strumento aggiuntivo è a pagamento. Del resto un leader nel settore è giusto che abbia un costo più alto, ma in questo caso per alcune cose lo reputo eccessivo Switched from [Creo](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/) Mi serviva un software più performante per modellare superfici in ambito aerospace Review Source Özgür E. Product Development Supervisor Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Probably the best software for product design and surface modelling" May 27, 2019 5.0 If you're in automotive industry and not have your own design tool; then Catia is your must to use design software. It is the most complex and capable design tool and perfect for surface modelling. Yes it is not much user friendly and hard to become an expert user; but these doesn't enough to drop Catia V5 from number one seat... Pros I'm working with Catia V5 for a long time. I've used other programs such as Solidworks as well; but Catia is the best by far due to it's features. Catia is the most complex tool for part design and assembly management. For instance creating complex large surfaces with Catia (which is a must for automotive industry) is really easy thing to do. Variety of manipulating tools (turn, pan, rotate, etc.) makes you to easily view or manage the designed part. There are several modules which you can add many features to your part when managing the design. There are several material libraries to use for your product. Product tree is detailed and let you to manage the design steps e.g. to make parametric design. Catia is very powerful and fast; but sure you do need a good hardware as well. Creating 2D drawing is a bit complicated; but can be managed easier when you got used to it. Cons Probably biggest drawback for Catia is that you really need to spend years to become an expert user (not designer). It's a bit complicated compared to some other design tools. Mouse function is a bit hard to control - for example you need multiple buttons to rotate. Also interface is a bit old fashioned. V5 had many upgrades so far; but I assume it's time for V6 now for a better outlook. 2D generation module is really poor; therefore we mostly use other tools to create 2D's. License fee can be an issue for personal or small company usages. Review Source MNB Mohd Nubli B. Lecturer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome but a little bit costly" February 27, 2023 5.0 Overall, as a user I have had a positive experience with the Catia software. It is a powerful and versatile CAD/CAM software used by many industries for product design and development. It is also highly customizable, so this will allow users to tailor the software to their specific needs. It also offers a variety of features and tools that make it easy to create complex designs. However, it is expensive software and can be difficult to learn and use, making it difficult for new users to get up to speed quickly. Pros The advantage is that it is a powerful 3D CAD/CAM software used for product design and development. It is easy to learn and use, making it accessible to users of all skill levels. It also allows users to customize the software according to their specific needs. In addition, it offers various features and tools that can be used to create complex designs in addition to being compatible with various other software programs, making it easy to integrate with other systems. Cons The downside is that this software is very expensive, so it makes it difficult for smaller businesses to afford it. It can also be difficult to learn and use, making it difficult for new users to get up to speed quickly. It can also be difficult to troubleshoot and resolve issues with software. It is also not compatible with all operating systems, making it difficult to use on certain platforms. It is also not as user friendly as some other CAD/CAM software programs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Junior Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Engineer it!" April 18, 2023 5.0 In general I can say, I am so delightful to use Catia because I can modify my drawings easily. Pros easy 2D and 3D drawings, user friendly graphics, can constraint drawings, helpful in calculating dimensions of new drawings as well, Easy modification of existing drawings Cons Catia is most important software in engineering however I need to learn the basic and advanced lessons when I first started using it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Developer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia Enovia V6 review" April 8, 2019 3.0 I create large motor boats with large assemblies and i use Catia and NX on a daily basis. I have no problem managing the boat and the parts but when it comes to modelling in Catia i find incredibly tedious and very time consuming. Some days are very frustrating using this software as it is still very buggy. And when i contact helpdesk, they just reply 'oh yes, we know about that. This will be fixed in the next version!\* Pros Managing large assemblies is particularly good with Enovia V6. I frequently open large assys containing up to 3-4000 parts (some of these individual parts are even 500MB each) and i have no problem with rotating the model with too much lag. The perspective view and general rendering of the parts is very good and quite impressive compared to other top CAD engineering packages. Cons Catia is not an easy package to learn. The UX is very over complicated and you really have to be shown by another user how to grasp the endless mouse clicking menus as they are not straight forward. After using Siemens NX for 10 years and then having to learn Catia was a nightmare. Catia takes far longer to model compared to other CAD packages. After 1 year with NX i didnt have a problem with creating anything, it was very reliable and I knew i could have a solution within a certain period of time. With Catia i never know how long something will take. It is far more unstable and it crashes very frequently. Review Source MB Merlin B. Étudiant Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia pour le scolaire" June 30, 2023 4.0 Relativement négative après avoir testé Solidworks comme premier outil de CAO. Pros bon logiciel de CAO permettant de réaliser l'ensemble des besoins. Cons Beaucoup moins intuitif que Solidworks et la prise en main est loin d'être ergonomique avec des fonctionnalités compliquées à trouver parfois. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) je n'ai pas eu le choix avec les études. Review Source EMEL K. PD Chassis Supervisor Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Comprehensive software for CAD modelling" July 19, 2019 5.0 If you want to deal with complex designs, extended surfaces; e.g automobile body structures, this is the software to use. However for less complex part or tool/mold designs you may prefer Solidworks due to its cost advantages. Pros The best thing for Catia V5 is for sure the high capability for surface modelling. Complex surfaces can be designed easily with the extensive library and the functions Catia provide. That's why this is the #1 software used in Automotive for creating the designs. There are lots of features to shape your design product. Creating assemblies and defining movement for the assembly structures also possible and can be managed easily after some experience. If you know parametric design principles, Catia can work wery well with this principle. There is also a broad material library available for your selection, you can even add new material or properties. Cons Probably the first and the only thing to mention about Catia V5 is the interface. Although I like to use Catia due to its extensive features; I do not like the somehow retro interface, ribbon and menu designs. Therefore main screen makes you feel little bit uncomfortable. More than this, I think Catia has does not have cons to mention. Review Source NK Nishant K. Netbackup administrator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Catia user review" October 26, 2022 5.0 Overall experience has been good and currently trying different softwares to compare and choose the best Pros In colleges, we used catia for learning the design of 3d materials.We used different processes, parameters to get the results and it worked perfectly well.Now again, i am using it to go more deep diving towards the design and it really helped Cons Not much to go against it.Simple and effective tool.. Just a little slow and needs a fast process computer to worl on a effective note. Review Source Ajoob S. Engineer Trainee Chemicals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Accurate and best design software for design engineers." March 4, 2022 5.0 The CATIA helps our organization to create part modelling and assembly modelling as per requirements with short period of time. We can do the analysis of the design helps us to avoid problems during production. The designs can be easily edited according to changes in specifications is the most useful feature. Pros The CATIA is one of the best software for designing engineering drawings as per specifications with great accuracy. The software is helpful for design the products in 2d and 3d. We can do part modelling as well as assembly modeling with realtime editing is a great feature. The software help our organization to create design of the products within short period of time. Cons We didn't noticed any missing feature during our use. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer R&D Engineer and Design Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia, you feel free to make design everything." May 30, 2019 5.0 I am Design Engineer at Ford Motor Company. I am using Catia everyday. If I making design, if I need to update my 3D model I need this software for using. Because, our Automotive Industry using it commonly. I can manage my product tree without any forces in catia. I can create updateable design and share my collleagues. Pros If you create a new product in Aviation or Automobile Industry you should start with Catia. Because that, it is most common software in these industries and it makes you using same language while designing something together your partner. Catia has more capabilities to update your models if required. It is stronger software to use product assemblies into assembly. Cons First time if you learn Catia, you can be forced into doing something, than you to continue doing something. thus, you will understand strategy of Catia. Review Source FM Francois M. Concepteur cabine Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "LA RÉFÉRENCE MAIS ATTENTION A NE PAS SE REPOSER SUR SES ACQUIS" November 15, 2023 5.0 Pros on peut tout faire, pour un peu qu'on ait la bonne license.... Cons Le coût élevé des modules optionnels. Convertir un fichier en fichier step coûte cher... Switched from [IDEAS GRC](https://www.capterra.com/p/228822/IDEAS-GRC/) Beaucoup plus performant et c'est un standard. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Not Mentionned Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Logiciel puissant et polyvalent développé par les fameux Dassault Systèmes" November 15, 2023 4.0 Pros \- Capacités de conception complètes - Intégration de la gestion du cycle de vie des produits (PLM) - Collaboration et ingénierie simultanée - Cinématique et simulation Cons \- Compatibilité de Fichiers - Mises à Jour Fréquentes - Documentation Parfois Limitée Review Source James W. Software Engineer Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CATIA software has provided me best ways for development and it is easy to model complex designs." July 18, 2018 5.0 Pros CATIA is an excellent software that has make our job work too easier. CATIA software offers large number of functionalities that is linked with other CAD softwares.With best manufacturing tool opportunity,it enables us to design complex parts. CATIA provides the fantastic space for user.It has unique fuctions for designing products. Moreover one can simulate the production. Cons Learning curve of CATIA software is quite higher and it is indeed most intuitive software.In the beginning it's layout seems to be quite difficult but when we have good command on basic functions then CATIA becomes easier for us within a few days and it can be done quite efficiently. Sometimes CATIA software takes a lot of time in downloading files but it is a minor issue. Review Source Stéfano B. Product Development Engineer Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome solution fitted for your part and assembly design needs" February 17, 2020 5.0 CATIA works well for modeling complex designs and dealing with assemblies, and also helping with analysis for production line assembly and manufacturing through stamping, molding, injection, and others. CATIA also integrates very well with Teamcenter, the PLM software which we use in our company, making it easy to upload files and dealing with approval processes for new designs - although the time it takes for loading parts and saving could be reduced to improve productivity. Pros Easy modeling with production steps in mind; Surface modeling is pretty intuitive and makes possible to design complex geometries faster; Model edit is practical, making possible to edit a geometry parameter and rerun the program to have the new parameters ready; CATIA works very well for assemblies too, it makes possible to easily attach parts and bind specific parameters, also to hide parts that are not desirable for the analysis. Cons The software is pretty heavy, even with computers designed for heavy-duty loads, resulting in long wait times to load files and make changes, reducing productivity; User Interface is not that friendly, too many features which can get confusing. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Solution Architect Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "3D Experience Solution for Product Design" November 17, 2022 5.0 Pros Concept of 3 dimensional modelling was introduced by CATIA which is amazing. Approach of designer becomes easy and putting thoughts on paper can easily model into 3D. Saved a lot cost of prototyping and time to market. History managed easily and reused. 2D to 3D and vice versa is easy. Cons Honestly i dont see any limitations of this software other than Cost which make sense for larger organization but smaller organization cant afford. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "CATIA" February 4, 2021 4.0 Pros pros: Professionals "It makes new clients pulled in to it and there are a lot of instructional exercises accessible to learn. Its ability over a wide range of portfolios makes it an extraordinary item." "The parametrization ability is one of the significant experts. Since you can undoubtedly control it to make plans by streamlining programming projects like ModeFrontier." "I have been utilizing this product for right around 2 years and I preferred it. In any case, they should improved and rework the toolbars to locate the required instrument for the circumstance." "In spite of the fact that it actually has a few cons, Catia is best particularly in Aviation and Automotive businesses due to having complex parts and congregations. It is consistently a bit of leeway to realize how to function with Catia." Cons Cons : "Particular franticness, they charge you for everything." "CATIA has helped my organization push ahead. We were stuck in the stone age with AutoCAD however now we produce 3D models and related drawings better/quicker/less expensive than previously." "In this way primary screen causes you to feel smidgen awkward. More than this, I think Catia has doesn't have cons to specify." "2D age module is truly poor; hence we generally utilize different apparatuses to make 2D's. Permit charge can be an issue for individual or little organization uses." Review Source AI Andrea I. Progettista disegnatore Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Buon software " January 30, 2023 4.0 Pros Il software è di ottima qualità, non che utilizzato da tantissime aziende e studi professionali, sicuramente questo è un grande vantaggio per la compatibilità tra i file che si producono. Cons Sicuramente è molto meno intuitivo rispetto agli altri software, questo soprattutto all'inizio spiazza un po' l'utilizzatore. Non sempre secondo me per questi software è bene dare una interfaccia troppo mirata, meglio accumunarla agli altri simili cosi da dare la possibilità a chi viene da altri software, di entrare subito nell'ottica. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graduate Research Assistant Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I love CATIA" January 29, 2019 5.0 I love CATIA. I have worked with it for several years. Pros Sketching and drawings are amazing I have used CATIA for almost ten years. Its functionality is really great. You can model any 2D or 3D part using CATIA. Drawings are among the most important features of a company. Using CATIA, high-quality drawings can be modeled. Cons At the beginning of working with CATIA, it seems that it is really hard to work with. Information about some of the features is lacking in the CATIA website. So whenever we want to know how to model a specific 3D part, we should search a lot and talk to many people to understand. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.