CATIA vs in-STEP BLUE

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.

in-STEP BLUE is process-based project management software from Berlin-based maker in-STEP BLUE. Organizations can adapt it to their workflows, using templates for V-Modell XT, PRINCE2, Automotive SPICE, Scrum, or company-specific practices. It plans and tracks schedules, effort, costs, staff assignments, budgets, milestones, and work packages through Gantt charts, project structure plans, plan-versus-actual comparisons, and automated workflows. Requirements, change, test, risk, resource, document, and version management are included. The browser-based Web App provides dashboards, Gantt planning, document and form creation, activity and state editing, and photo or file uploads. Deployments can run on-premises or in the cloud with a central Oracle database; on-premises users can edit documents and forms offline before synchronization. Integrations include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, ReqIF, Active Directory, Confluence, Jira, Lotus Notes, Outlook, and SCC. A documented WebService interface supports custom integrations. Platforms listed are API, self-hosted, web, and Windows. Pricing is available on request; there is no free plan, but business customers can request a customized free trial.