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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89 Likeliness to Recommend
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96 Plan to Renew
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82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+95 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?
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Caring
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Visualization
Technical Drawings
3D Modeling
2D/3D Conversion
Simulation
Analytics and Reporting
Raster Data Manipulation
Collaboration
Digital Scanning
3rd Party Integration
Printing Support
Vendor Capability Ratings
Quality of Features
Ease of Implementation
Breadth of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Data Integration
Availability and Quality of Training
Business Value Created
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Customization
Ease of IT Administration
Vendor Support
CATIA Reviews
Akintayo A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Feb 2025
transforms complex ideas into reality
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?
CATIA stands out for its advanced 3D modeling, industry-specific tools, and seamless collaboration through PLM integration
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of CATIA is its powerful 3D modeling capabilities, which allow for intricate designs and precise simulations, making it ideal for complex engineering projects.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The main drawback of CATIA is its high cost, which can be an issue for smaller businesses and startups. Additionally, the steep learning curve can be challenging for new users.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you're considering CATIA, ensure your projects require advanced 3D modeling, budget for its high cost, invest in training, and leverage its industry-specific tools for maximum value.
Pros
- Unique Features
- Performance Enhancing
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
Shivank D.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2024
Fantastic product with a lot of features
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?
It is one of the most powerful software which can handle most of the complex design and large scale projects
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
This software includes all in one when it comes to design to simulation. rendering to generative drafting
What do you dislike most about this product?
its not easy to learn Catia software and it is more challenging which compared to other similar softwares
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
best software to do complex projects with less time.
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Effective Service
- Saves Time
RAMESH J.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2023
"Awesome software for the perfect designer"
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?
Ease of modelling, Both in part design and assembly with ease access to the tools. User friendly application.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The steps of promoting a def and rea is more easier. From initial release to final release the integration it has is more reliable and promotion made easier following it's Q checker and R checker
What do you dislike most about this product?
The ownership access sometimes will not work as expected. Leading to time consumption
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
More user-friendly software for design and the 2d and 3d drawings can be made in it with more precision. The access to the tools are made easier.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
