Alibre Design vs CATIA
Alibre Design
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CATIA
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| Figure | Alibre Design | CATIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $999/mo | $544.75/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Engineering CAD Software | 9.0 (#1) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Engineering Design Software | 8.9 (#1) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing Software | 9.0 (#1) | 8.4 (#4) |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.5 (#10) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.8 (#20) | 8.4 (#39) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 8.6 (#6) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Purpose | Alibre Design is a mechanical 3D CAD and 2D documentation suite for businesses, startups, and institutions. | CATIA supports imagining, designing, and simulating new products and systems. |
Plans
Alibre Design
- Design Pro$999 a month
- Design Expert$1,999 a month
- Alibre Design Pro$999, paid once
- Alibre Design Expert$1,999, paid once
CATIA
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
In their own words
Alibre Design
Alibre Design has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
CATIA
CATIA is a parametric modeling and engineering product with tools for assembly design, sheet-metal work, and surface modeling. It supports cloud collaboration. Platform availability depends on the CATIA product: browser applications run on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, while CATIA V5 sheet-metal software is available for Windows. File format support also varies by product. STEP import and export are listed, while DXF, STL, VRML, and IGES are supported by other CATIA V5 products. CATIA is paid, with pricing on request. Buyers should match the intended modeling work, collaboration needs, platform, and file exchange requirements to the specific CATIA product. Its web and Windows listings do not mean that every CATIA capability is offered on both platforms.