CATIA vs Icad Universe
CATIA
3ds.comIcad Universe
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| Figure | CATIA | Icad Universe |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $544.75/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.5 (#10) | 7.1 (#69) |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration | The cloud edition supports real-time concurrent design and collaboration through 3D dashboards and a shared source of truth. | Icad Workspace supports sharing assets, team notes and messages, permissions, and public or private file sharing. |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | OBJ, STL, glTF, VRML export; PBR material support includes MTW, SHM, SBSAR, XML, and U3M. |
| Privacy | The maker states that its 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform is ISO 27701 certified for privacy information management. | The privacy policy says contact data is handled by INESCOP to answer inquiries and send related information, and identifies a Data Protection Officer contact. |
| Purpose | CATIA supports imagining, designing, and simulating new products and systems. | Icad describes its software and hardware solutions as covering footwear creation from design to production. |
| Support | Online AEC purchasers can use a support community, ask product experts questions, and receive an onboarding meeting with a platform expert. | Subscriptions include updates and Helpdesk technical support, and the support page says Red21 provides technical assistance after training. |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Local software installation on a computer; Windows is explicitly listed for compatible scanning hardware. Icad Workspace provides web access, including on tablets and mobile devices. |
Plans
CATIA
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
Icad Universe
- 3D Modeling (Icad Lancer Advance)Price not published
- Icad Discovery AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Discovery BasicPriced on request
- Icad Discovery EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Evolve AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Evolve EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Lancer AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Lancer BasicPriced on request
- Icad Lancer EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Last StandardPriced on request
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.
Icad Universe
Icad Universe has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.