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Dassault Systems

CATIA

Composite Score

8.5 /10

CX Score

8.7 /10

48 Reviews Write a Review

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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Awards & Recognition

CATIA won the following awards in the Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing category

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2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2024

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation

Latest Award, 2024

7 Top Rated Capabilities

4 Top Rated Features

2024

2 Top Rated Capabilities

3 Top Rated Features

2023

0 Top Rated Capabilities

4 Top Rated Features

2022

CATIA Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

2
Since last award

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+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?

0% Negative

3% Neutral

97% Positive

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Effective Service

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Technical Drawings

3D Modeling

Visualization

2D/3D Conversion

2D Drawing

3rd Party Integration

Collaboration

Analytics and Reporting

Simulation

Raster Data Manipulation

Printing Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

CATIA Reviews

Saikiran S.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Catia-A catchy CAD software with high end features

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

Catia has advanced features to support surface modelling and electrical workbench

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

1.Electrical workbench 2.Routing 3.2D to 3D routing bridge

What do you dislike most about this product?

1.User interface 2.Needs high end system configuration 3.some process are complex

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If one is looking for surface modelling,2D drawings,3D routing you can opt catia

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Akash G.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

Its the best CAD software in the market

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates CATIA from other similar products?

Its very flexible, tons of features. Used by most of the top companies like Tesla, TATA, Mercedes etc.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its a on stop shop for all the design aspect of automotive industry

What do you dislike most about this product?

Its a bit difficult to understand.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Its a bit difficult to learn but once you understand it you can create wonders.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Role: Student Academic
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2022

Comprehensive and intuitive product .

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

CATIA Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

2 Since last award

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love CATIA?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Technical Drawings Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

3D Modeling Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

Visualization The ability to see and interact with a design in a more intuitive and informative way.

2D/3D Conversion The ability to transforming a two-dimensional (2D) image or model into a three-dimensional (3D) representation.

2D Drawing The ability to create precise 2D drawings.

3rd Party Integration The ability to integrate other applications including PLM, CAM, CAE or GIS.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Simulation The ability to create and test circuit or motion simulation and structural validation.

Raster Data Manipulation Includes editing, simulated drawings, color models, vectorization and filters.

Printing Support The ability to print maps and 3D output to scale.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

CATIA Reviews

Saikiran S.

Catia-A catchy CAD software with high end features

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Akash G.

Its the best CAD software in the market

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Comprehensive and intuitive product .

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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