# Page 6 | CATIA Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 6 - 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 6 - Reviews of CATIA ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 126-150 of 223 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Mechanical Engineer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Better for surfacing than for solid models" July 18, 2019 4.0 Pros As long as you know how to use a CAD modeling system, you will be able to pick up and go with Catia, no training required for solid modeling. Cons The software is better suited for surface modeling as opposed to solid modeling, so some of the solid modeling features can be a bit clunky. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Development Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It is for Pros" April 18, 2019 5.0 It is great. But not for everyone Pros You have a lot of options and tools you can use in catia. For example you can design your products in sheet metal, and configure anything according to your production capabilities Cons It is very hard to learn. Especially moving with mouse is hard to learn Review Source CR Claudio R. Programmatore robot Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Grafica da rivedere " January 27, 2023 3.0 Pros Presenta tante funzionalità ed è possibile fare veramente tutto Cons La grafica è assolutamente da rivedere, il software è datato e seppur completo non è di facile intuizione Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mechanical Engineer Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ok CAD tool with some useful options" September 10, 2018 4.0 Pros very developed FEA module - with Catia you almost do not need decicated FEA tools like Abacus or Ansys. really nice sketching and 2d drawing modules compared with other CAD tools Cons quite cumbersome and overcomplicated by many means when it ocmes to simple creation of 3d models Review Source VR Verified Reviewer student Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A well performing designing software" November 29, 2019 4.0 CATIA is the best software for surfacing, rendering and analysis as I used. For personnel use it is quite expensive but perfect for industry. Pros CATIA has better performance in simulation and surfacing tool than other design software I have used. It has an good rendering capability. I is very flexible with the laptop as I used. I t can be recommended as very good software to deal with large assemblies and complex designs. Cons I found it is much expensive for a single user like me to purchase. I would like if there are no any pop up instructions while working. With this mouse functioning also little bit awkward. Review Source Kendra Q. Web Designer Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent!!! " March 30, 2018 5.0 Pros When working with CATIA we have been very happy because it has made our job much easier, as we always look for the best ways of development and CATIA has given us the necessary tools for this. Cons I really have no doubts, CATIA has been the best we have been able to hire for a long time, we will continue using it for a long time and I will recommend it with the other departments. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graduate Research Assistant Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best CAD Software on the Market" November 28, 2018 5.0 Loved it. Pros The amount of things I can do with this software seems limitless. I have used it to design toolings and ply layups. It will even do material analysis for me. Cons The price is steep and licenses are only good for a year. Review Source Ömer Faruk Y. Transmission Mechanical Design Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very Detailed But Complicated" June 23, 2019 5.0 Pros You can find almost everything about manufacturing which you have to use for design. Cons The button's location are so complex. You can not reach the button which you have to use when needed. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Development Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best engineering tool for any CAD work" May 23, 2019 5.0 Pros CATIA is easy to learn and user friendly CAD program. Moreover I can say that you can do whatever you imagine with this tool. Cons Sometimes, connectivity problems, but it can be due to network not due to program. Rather than that I could not find a negative thing. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Catia review" April 24, 2019 5.0 Pros I love the generative shape design workbench. The complex surfaces you can create has greatly enhanced my work quality Cons It’s hard to be familiar with quickly and the user interface seems outdated. It could also enhance its composite workbench Review Source indunil E. ENGINNER Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "design pal " October 27, 2019 5.0 in my opinion CATIA is good designing software. Pros CATIA is a design software most commonly using in automobile industry by mechanical engineers.you can use this with any CAD software. CATIA has many advanced designing tools and it makes designing prefect. Cons As i told you before this is a designing software so this needs a good ram memory and graphic memory. so your device should be a new generated one otherwise it will slow down and show some lagging.some people tell that the user interface haven't updated many years. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Industrial Design Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Catia" July 6, 2022 4.0 Pros This program is not especially recommended for people who are serious about mechanical design. It's not easy to get started, but once you learn the basics it becomes easier to use. If you are looking for precision this is the program you should use. Especially recommended in large companies with specific needs when dealing with large 3D industrial design projects. Cons There are not many negative things to mention, but if we look for one, it may be the little support the product provides when a model fails. That is why you must be orderly in the work of building the model. Review Source DD Daniel D. College profesor Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Accurate 3D design" December 8, 2021 5.0 CATIA has been very useful to me when designing parts and structures, the way of designing the drawings is very complete. Pros CATIA is a very good software that facilitates the design of parts and structures in 3D, allows the design, assembly and drawings in a very simple way. The software is very complete and has different types of tools that serve for different functions. The different updates have been getting progressively better, they change the interface a little bit but the way of use is the same. Cons The software is a bit complex, and when it comes to making a mistake, the interface is not so precise to find a solution to the problem. Review Source Umurefe D. R&D Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Draw any 3D you want" May 31, 2019 5.0 One of the most known programs in it is field, it perfectly matches its reputation. Pros After you master it, you can draw anything on it. Cons It is hard to master, since it has lots and lots of feature. Review Source AG Amin G. Research assistant Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for modeling " July 18, 2021 5.0 I am using CATIA mainly to determine system properties which is hard to find without using any experiment. It is like a virtual lab which you can test your system and find its properties. Pros I have been using CATIA for modeling mechanical systems. It has all great tools that you can accurately estimate your system parameters such as moment of inertia, center of mass, etc. Cons The only downside with this software is the amount of RAM and hard it needs. To run the software you need for sure a system with high spec, otherwise it would be so slow. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Associate Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best for designing and modelling " February 20, 2020 5.0 By providing the best design and model to customers we are making benefits. Pros Best for designing and modelling of infrastructure and mechanical parts. Ample of features available. Ease of use. Provides very accurate design and positioning of the objects. Floor maps is easy to create. Cons As it has only one drawback like it is not good for analysis and simulation although it has features for that too but there are much more better softwares which do this thing in better ways. Review Source Arda K. Product Development Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Way to Design" July 1, 2019 5.0 Pros Best on surface modelling software with additional tools for working on the design Cons Expensive software for any company to purchase the licence. Review Source Feray K. Quality engineer Chemicals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Automotive design and drawing software" June 17, 2019 5.0 Finite element analysis is needed after design solid parts. We realized this feature and start to use it. Pros I like the most finite element analysis feature and wide functions , you can give the details to your designs. Cons The interface is too difficult when it compared with Solidworks and Unigraphics. Review Source OB Omkar B. Process Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect for Designing " November 24, 2019 5.0 It is a great software and very easy to use and teach interns on Pros The User interface is very easy and has many customization options. Can be used easily by new people. Cons It is a little expensive and given too many toolbars even if you dont need it Alternatives considered [SolidWorks Enterprise PDM](https://www.capterra.com/p/92707/SolidWorks-Enterprise-PDM/) Reason for choosing CATIA It is easier to use and has good connectivity between plants Review Source SK SEZGIN K. Senior Product Development Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Never Lets You Down" May 18, 2019 5.0 Pros I love how this software has so many tools. If you have something in mind and there is a tool, in some cases more than one, in CATIA to make it happen. It is so powerful that it amazes you. I would totally recommend it to everyone who want to design/draw anything. Cons So, far there is one tiny bit of thing that I didn't like about CATIA and it is the quality of the error messages. like one third of the time I can't understand what the problem is and what the error message is telling me. Review Source Benoit B. Consultant Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good software to design automotive parts" January 14, 2018 4.0 Pros This software is used in every automotive company, it's very powerful and easy to design complex parts for a vehicle. Cons This software is expensive, and sometimes it takes time to download files, the efficiency of the servers into your company should be good. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mechanical Application Engineer Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good software for aerospace applications" July 27, 2018 4.0 Aerospace Design applications Pros Software is extremely useful for aerospace and aeronautical applications with allowance to design large scale aircraft and other aero applications. Cons Functionality is limited when compared to other CAD software as it is not as versatile. Interface is also slightly primitive Review Source MO Marcelo O. Chief of engineering department. Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best software to buy in mechanical engineering." August 1, 2018 5.0 Pros I've been using it for more than 3 years, and in my experience has been great. It's really completed and the best option to make projects in design and engineering. Cons It's a software with so many features and functions that you are not able to use them all properly, and also, they have some tools more developed than others. Review Source ERCAN S. R&D engineer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Automotive design and analysis" June 11, 2019 5.0 We design the parts , create parts and analyses at its FEA feature. For assembly controls we are using generally. Pros It is so common and allows to draw, model parts details than Solidworks. Cons The interface is so complicated when we compared with Solidworks. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Used CATIA to develop automotive product to simulate in CAE tool." January 31, 2023 4.0 Pros I like the "Surface Modelling Method" of this software.Editing the component in the assembly is now made easy.2D Modelling (Draft review) is easy. Cons The design of the interface needs to be more user-friendly.It is more expensive than other competitive software. 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