# Castle Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 Castle Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on August 24, 2025

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Castle

## What is Castle?

The Piq2 Castle suite is based on a revolutionary concept for the world of process simulation software - the co-existence, within a single piece of software, of advanced mathematical calculations based on the laws of physics and the development teams' many years of practical foundry experience. The Castle suite covers the whole die design process thanks to its 4 modules: CastleMIND, CastleRUN, CastleBODY and CastleTHERMO.

## What is Castle used for?

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Castle

5.0 (8)

VS.

[4.5 (341)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164681/Onshape/reviews/)

Starting Price

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Starting Price

$1500

Per User, Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.9 (8)

Ease Of Use

4.5 (3,201)

Value For Money

4.8 (6)

Value For Money

4.5 (2,481)

Customer Service

5.0 (6)

Customer Service

4.7 (2,360)

## Castle alternatives

Highest Rated

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

[4.7 (3,205)](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/reviews/)

Starting price

$250.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

[SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)

[4.6 (755)](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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[Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/)

[4.7 (181)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/reviews/)

Starting price

$10.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/)

[SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/)

[4.5 (1,046)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/reviews/)

Starting price

$19.99

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

92%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/)

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

2D Drawing

5.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions

Annotations

5.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

Data Import/Export

Import and export data to and from software applications

Data Verification

Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies

Data Visualization

Graphical representation of data

Castle 24 features

Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Alter the layout and content of reports

Import and export data to and from software applications

Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies

Graphical representation of data

Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Capabilities within graphical user interfaces that allow users to interact directly with objects to perform a task

model where events occur in particular orders and times

Model the varying behavior of a system over time through diagrams

Intended to be used by manufacturers

Visual representation of data using various graphical elements such as charts, graphs, maps & other visual aids

Database containing variables, data, and templates for mathematical analysis

Representing and explaining real systems and occurrences using math formulas, descriptions, and approaches

Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making

simulation based on physical movement

Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12)

Predict future data based on historical data sets

Monitor and manage manufacturing and production processes.

Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

model to predict fluid dynamics, not limited to airflow

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Features

4.9 (8)

4.9

Based on 8 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.8 (6)

### Starting price

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Free trial  
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Value for money

4.8 (6)

4.8

Based on 6 reviews

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

5.0 (6)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

5.0 (6)

5.0

Based on 6 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

5.0

Based on 8 reviews

Filter by rating

5(8)

4(0)

3(0)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

MM

Mirko M.

Engineer

Medical Devices

### "Great 3D CAD Software"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 12, 2022

Overall my experience has been nothing but positive. The versatility of this software for the price you pay is unmatched.

Pros

One of the key features I found very useful was the opportunity to change the parameters during the analysis to test for different conditions in process which further helped to identify the best fit for my application. The cost when compared to other 3D CAD software was very competitive and a massive plus as a private user.

Cons

At this moment and time I have no negative to report.

Switched from

[SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)

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Response from Vendor

May 16, 2022

Thank you for your review!

FI

Federico I.

Manufacturing engineer

Automotive

### "Valida risorsa per le fonderie"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 31, 2022

Consiglio Castle in quanto si presta come uno strumento dall'utilizzo semplice ed intuitivo, senza tralasciare l'affidabilità del risultato. Ho potuto spesso constatare come i risultati predetti dal software dessero indicazioni corrette sul processo.

Pros

Facilità d'uso ed affidabilità del risultato

Cons

Si può migliorare sul tempo di calcolo richiesto

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Response from Vendor

April 7, 2022

Thank you for your review and for choosing Castle

Pasotti R.

Imprenditore

Automotive

### "Castle to improve the quality of own product"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

July 1, 2021

It has given us the opportunity to provide the customer with an additional service, offering the customer an added value is very important.

Pros

The simplicity and effectiveness of the Castel software, also in integrating with our design softwares

Cons

For our use it is a reliable product and we have not noticed any flaws or missing applications

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Response from Vendor

July 6, 2021

Thank you for your review and for choosing Castle

ER

Enrico R.

R&D engineer

Automotive

### "Good die-casting simulation experience"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

June 10, 2021

Castle is an efficient tool to find the causes of porosity, temperature and velocity issues or other defect that may affect the quality of the parts, the moulds or process.

Pros

The working flow is very clear at each step, with the possibility to change the simulation parameters during the pre-analysis in order to test different process condition, and find the best setup. The visualization of the results offers the possibility to understand the behaviour of the material (and air at different percentage), with a lot of physical variable (not only classical physical value as temperature, velocity or pressure, but other information about oxidationy, filling time map, shrinkage, and other). The user can also customize new layer visualization simply using maths operators. With the complete filling of the mould this software calculates also the solidification stage. Castle is being continuously improved to introduce new functions and reduce working time.

Cons

There is nothing of significance to report

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Response from Vendor

June 14, 2021

Our collaboration has allowed us to grow and improve our product. Thank you for your review and for choosing Castle.

OC

Oscar C.

technical office

Automotive

### "PiQ2 and Eurotranciatura"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

June 8, 2021

It is an excellent tool to improve and deepen our knowledge on the process and a big help on the design and validation of new processes.

Pros

For our company a fundamental function is the Mind, thanks to which we can check which process is best suited to the new product in the Feasibility phase. Castle is a very friendly use program and thanks to that we are able to use it daily . Castle become a starting point in any new and / or process changes. "Run" and" Body" help us during the design of new tools and in the improvement of the existing tools.

Cons

"when we bought Castle" we had some initial difficulties because our cold chamber process has some peculiarities not so common in general die-casting. We worked together with the assistance to develop and fit the software on our particular features.

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Response from Vendor

June 11, 2021

Our collaboration has allowed us to grow and improve our product. Thank you for your review and for choosing Castle.

GG

Giorgio G.

direttore

Graphic Design

### "CASTLE-FACILE ED INTUITIVO"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 7, 2021

Ottimo prodotto facile ed intuitivo, durante la fiera di Euroguss siamo andati alla ricerca di un software che incontrasse meglio le esigenze della nostra azienda sia dal punto di vista qualitativo sia dal punto di vista dell'investimento economico. Avendo vagliati diversi software di competitor esistenti sul mercato, Castle offre tante prestazioni che abbracciano diverse esigenze aziendali tra le quali il costo di esercizio del programma. Abbiamo avuto la possibilità di confrontare i nostri risultati di simulazione con altri prodotti da software del settore più conosciuti ed i risultati collimano. in sintesi Castle massima resa a contenuta spesa.

Pros

L'innovazione continua degli aggiornamenti e la possibilità di visualizzare aria interna ed esterna del pezzo da modellare.

Cons

Come tutti i nuovi software non sempre risulta facile comprendere il feed back delle informazioni processate, ma dopo un po' di pratica e con l'ottimo supporto post-vendita anche le minime difficoltà incontrate si dissipano.

Review source

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Response from Vendor

June 9, 2021

Thank you for choosing Castle and for your review. Your opinion will allow us to improve our product.

DG

Daniele G.

Die Casting Expert

Automotive

### "First Review"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

June 3, 2021

The software is a reliable support to process/produtc industrialization. With the type and quality of information provided by the software it is possible to identify clearly the specific risks related to part geoemtry and/or production strategies. The support service is a valuable help to the user not only to provide information related to the software but also in order to find solution to improve parts quality

Pros

the software provides reliable high pressure die casting simulation and the output informations are very complete. The simulation results are well representative of the die casting production output

Cons

Somethimes the effort necessary to obtain a complete mesh of the part is very high

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Response from Vendor

June 8, 2021

Thank you for choosing Castle and for your support. We will note your comment to improve our product.

DG

davide g.

responsabile tecnico

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

### "good experience"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

June 3, 2021

Pros

Good experience with all the staf and the SW. The software is really simple but in the mean time complete. When we chose it, we compare it to other more expensive software, and the result of the analysis is the same. We customize some part of the software (machine and parameters)to better adapt it to our process and the team was very collaborative. Assistance is always present and available.

Cons

notthing to report, everithings ok.

Reasons for choosing Castle

Italian product, low price, support team very nice and professional.

Review source

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Response from Vendor

June 8, 2021

Thank you for choosing Castle, it is a pleasure to work with you.

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