CATIA vs RapCAD
CATIA
3ds.comRapCAD
rapcad.orgSide by side
| Figure | CATIA | RapCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $544.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.5 (#10) | 7.5 (#60) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.4 (#39) | 7.6 (#112) |
| Purpose | CATIA supports imagining, designing, and simulating new products and systems. | RapCAD is an integrated development environment for creating rapid prototype models for RepRap and RepStrap 3D printing machines. |
| Security | Dassault Systèmes says it uses encryption, network monitoring, access controls, and threat detection, and follows security frameworks including ISO 27001. | The project describes its GPLv3 licensed scene description language as avoiding general purpose capabilities such as reading or writing files and network access. |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Installation instructions are provided for Windows, Ubuntu Linux, and Mac OS X. |
Plans
CATIA
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
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.