CATIA vs DesignSpark Mechanical
CATIA
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| Figure | CATIA | DesignSpark Mechanical |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $544.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.5 (#10) | 8.3 (#19) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.4 (#39) | 8.2 (#57) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 8.4 (#11) | 8.0 (#20) |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | No |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | Explorer imports RSDOC, RSDOCX, DSPCB IDF, TXT, JPG, BMP, PNG; exports RSDOCX, STL, OBJ, 3D PDF. Creator/Engineer also import OBJ, SKP, DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, AVI, WMV, MKV; export AMF, DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, GLB/GLTF, OBJ, VDB, 3D PDF, SKP, STL, XAML, JPG, PNG. |
| Modeling method | parametric | The software uses gesture-based direct modeling with push-pull tools. |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows Server 2016 and 2019 (64-bit) |
Plans
CATIA
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
DesignSpark Mechanical
- ExplorerFree
- CreatorPrice not published
- EngineerPrice not published
In their own words
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.
DesignSpark Mechanical
DesignSpark Mechanical has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.