CATIA vs Plasticity
CATIA
3ds.com
Plasticity
plasticity.xyzSide by side
| Figure | CATIA | Plasticity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $544.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.5 (#10) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.4 (#39) | 8.9 (#17) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 8.4 (#11) | 8.5 (#10) |
| Spec score · 3D Design Software | 8.4 (#13) | 8.8 (#4) |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | Studio adds IGES, ACIS, Rhino and Windows-only DXF/DWG support to the STEP, OBJ, STL, Parasolid and FBX workflows. |
Plans
CATIA
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
Plasticity
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
- StarterFree
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
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.
Plasticity
Plasticity has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.