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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated February 14th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of CATIA ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 223 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good Designing Software for Beginners" March 5, 2021 3.0 Overall Experience : CATIA is a great tool for the people that have entered in the industrial field as it helps in designing 3D models.Students who are new in this field can learn alot from this software.It also helps in learning the different machining processes efficiently. Pros The tools and options are easy to understand. Part modelling and assembly have been made easy for the beginners. Importing a part is also not a difficult task while using CATIA. Advance machining processes,Tool path generation have actually made it easy to learn the machining of a model. Cons The software takes quite time in starting up as compared to other CAD softwares. The interface of the software is not that much user friendly and it needs an update. The analysis on CATIA is also not as easy as others. Review Source Issac P. Officer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An easy to use 3D modelling software" March 28, 2021 5.0 A beautiful software that can fulfill all your modelling requirement in one package Pros High speed 3 d modelling application with rendering support. Supports wide variety of file types Easy to convert 2d to 3 d easily Supports access through the internet Cons Should introduce a higher cloud storage option Should implement radx support in 3 d rendi as it shows improved details while creating an animation Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mechanical Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Create Cad Model Professionally" December 13, 2020 5.0 I am very pleased using this program. Because we generally use complex models. Pros Using only mouse to rotate, pan, zoom. Creating parametric model very easily. Complex models are not trouble. Cons Sometimes, small models can be crashed while saving. Review Source MK Mustakeem K. Mechanical Design Engineer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This is the best software to render" November 13, 2022 5.0 Overfull an all rounder software Pros The most important thing about this software is user interface and the rendering process. Cons 2D design is little concern about the product and needs to be considered for evaulation Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "You get what you pay for" August 15, 2018 5.0 Pros Great CAD software. Has a lot of functionality that can takes a long time to learn, but can do amazing things. Cons Very expensive software when there are others that have the same features for less. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ingeniero de diseño Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia review" November 13, 2018 4.0 Normally I use it weekly for designing some mechanical pieces because of my job and my feelings are very good with Catia. You can create pieces really fast and export them in any file format to send them to any client. Pros This software is really good on its work speed. It's faster than others I ever tried. Like its user interface is really simple, any PC can run it. Cons Something implicit in its work speed, is the user interface like I say before. For working faster than others design softwares, it's needed to relieve quality to the drawing. That's why it could be simple at the first sight. Review Source Aravind D. Design Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Catia a designers tool for creating 3d and 2d models" May 25, 2019 5.0 I work mostly on 2D drawing creation in my organization. Catia provides more flexibility in usage of different sorts of tools. Pros The software contains powerful tools for CAD modeling. The interface is very good and is divided into different workbenches based upon the designer's requirements. Cons The features tools won't create a 3D model unless the sketch a closed profile. Review Source AD Adilson D. Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia is for professionals, with highly professional results" October 28, 2022 5.0 My experience with CATIA is fantastic. This CAD software is great for CAD designers and also Engineers to check and perform simulation/analysis. Pros Catia is easy to use, and you can integrate very complex parts and very complex assemblies. Cons 2D tools could be improved, since many times you need to re-create views due to internal issues. Review Source Carlos R. Student Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia" March 5, 2020 4.0 I have been using this software for almost 2 years and I liked it. However, they should improved and rearrange the toolbars to find the needed tool for the situation. Pros This software has a lot of features that no other design program has. With this program you can create 3d models as well as analyzing them to know the resistance of the materiales and applied forces. Cons I liked this software, however, I do not like the way it is designed. It has a lot of features but in most of the cases, they are really difficult to find. You have to drag and drop the tool bars to find them. Review Source Cristina H. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An easy to use CAD modeling & engineering Product." August 8, 2018 4.0 Pros CATIA software has wide collection of tools. It is being used worldwide by lot of users. I was suggested to use it by one of my friend who had excellent command on this. When I started using it was a little difficult to know how to use it in the best way, but after some experience it had become easy to use. I consider CATIA is the best software for 3D components, architectural designing and for blue printing. Cons To me, I have not a single complaint about this software. Just want to say the licensing cost should be reduced for users because that will be more easy for spreading this software in the market. Meanwhile it has interesting features and functionality and great customer services. Review Source HU HARUN U. Automotive Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best for Engineering and Design" May 21, 2019 5.0 Pros I've heard of the program before, but when I first started work I started to use it. I was using Solidworks and AutoCAD. At first, I noticed that mouse clicks are more ergonomic over time, though they are reversed by these programs. In addition, a very advanced level with parametric design can be easily intervened design. 3D to 2D image transfer feature is great. Cons I had no negative experience with the program. Although I started with other programs, I started to adapt to catia program very quickly and started to use it actively. Review Source GG Gaurav G. Design Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Design" August 24, 2022 4.0 Pros Better for plastics design,sheet metal design Cons No better for class A surface development limitations for blends Review Source RV Rajat V. Senior Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Review for Catia Software" July 5, 2021 5.0 Good for designing complex geometry. A bit pricy but fruitful. Pros The software provides so much flexibility and features for developing 3D models. Software is best for using for surface modelling. Catia has global collaboration and is very efficient to view and edit any type of files e.g. STL, DWG, IGES, STEP etc. Cons Catia consumes so much of RAM compared to other design software such as Solidworks. Need some work on making it more user friendly. Error pop up are sometimes hard to depict. Also, software is costlier than other software. 2 D sketch is sometimes very slow. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Site Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Good Choice for 3D modeling" October 23, 2018 4.0 Overall the CATIA is good choice for 3D modeling. It is more user-friendly and even a biginner can use it with free mind Pros I n my view the most usefulness of Dessault Systems CATIA is it's ease of use. Even with a mouse you can do a lot of things. Rendering is neat and fast. The hardware and system requirements are quiet comparable. Another most important is it's low cost among the rivels. Even with low cost it provides decent features and it makes the CATIA a good choice for 3D modeling Cons In my user experience the most annoying thing is it's interface. It is outdated. But I think that outdated design makes the software easy to use even in low hardware configuration. Review Source DR DEVARAPALLI R. Assistant Professor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to learn" February 25, 2021 5.0 Excellent application developed by Dassault Systemes. It is very easy to learn. The main advantage in this software is we can switch between modules to have better design features. Pros We can design any type of product using this software with high rendering effects and colors. We can easily edit the designed part in this software. Cons The least i like in this software is that while designing any BAJA Vehicles, it will be very difficult to design them due to the weldment design between the pipe joints. It takes more time to design when compared to solidworks software. Review Source CA Can A. Design expert Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Designer" September 20, 2020 5.0 I have designed many sheet metal parts. Plastic and casting parts for vehicle design.. Pros Part Design, Assy module, Generate Shape design and Generate sheet metal User friend modules. Abacus for catia, Icemsurf program supporting under the catia. Catia machining tool is very usefull. Cons Some commands emmeded into the Tools. Generate Sheet metal module could be improve. Specific macros can be added into the design module, For example part number, logo ext standard title Block revision title Block could be add into the part design module. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Junior Design Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia design and drafting " April 9, 2019 4.0 Pros User friendly Enormous options to use Easy to learn Plenty of shortcuts available Cons Licenses need to be renewed regularly Bit costlier. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Development Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia - Most Common and Useful" July 29, 2019 5.0 Although it still has some cons, Catia is best especially in Aviation and Automotive industries due to having complex parts and assemblies. It is always an advantage to know how to work with Catia. Pros As an engineer who is working in automotive industry, I can easily say that Catia is most common 3D program. It is great for designing complex parts and assembly. This is the reason of why Catia is most popular 3D program in Aviation and Automotive industries which have prettly complex part and assemblies. Material library of Catia also makes the study easier for engineers. Cons The main issue I have with Catia is with product tree. I really do not know why it is not fixed. When you try to do something else, sometimes product tree disappears. Another issue I have with drawing generation which is really not easy to do in Catia. I think it needs to be improved. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Development Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Common CAD software for connecting your customers" June 7, 2019 5.0 Pros Product is easy to use to produce 3D Models and commonly use on automotive industry. Cons Pricing is really high for single users. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Member Sales and Marketing Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful and robust 3D CAD design tool" January 11, 2020 4.0 Great, it has become favorite of the users when it comes to design and drafting the models. Pros Catia is a wonderful tool and very effective to create the complex geometries and large assemblies. The best feature of this tool is its surfacing capability. It is also mostly used by the automobile manufacturers to design their products. Cons The only thing that matters here is its little difficult user interface and accessibility. Rest of the features if this software are worth for a designer to use. Review Source Mert A. System Support Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Real Quality" January 25, 2021 5.0 Pros Being recognized by the industry, the right solution. Cons catia v5 interface looks too old, I'm waiting for an update Review Source Vedat Hakan D. PD & Design Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great engagement with automotive designs" May 30, 2019 5.0 Pros Rich tools Great product tree Analysis availability Cons Difficult to open some big assemblies Recovery problems Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CAD superviser Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Design tools" July 29, 2019 5.0 Pros Easy to implement your design and analysis tools Cons Poor technical drawing performance, long loading time Review Source Hasan Y. Mechanical Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very useful CAD program" June 13, 2019 5.0 Pros It enables to design most complicated parts Cons User ınterface is complicated for especially beginners Review Source Shubham G. Product Design Engineer Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One of the best 3d modeling software with lot of other features. " March 12, 2018 5.0 I solved design problems with this software. Make different projects in college. It is really helpful. Pros I really like it's set of different tools for different operations. The work space of catia v6 is great. It's server based system is really helpful. Cons The rendering tools need to be updated. In catia v6 assembly workbench is the combination of assembly and kinematic workbench. So, it may difficult to use at initial time. 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