CATIA vs SolidFace
CATIA
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| Figure | CATIA | SolidFace |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $544.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.5 (#10) | 8.2 (#25) |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration | The cloud edition supports real-time concurrent design and collaboration through 3D dashboards and a shared source of truth. | The collaboration tools include version history, branching, merging, and an audit trail of design changes. |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | X_T, X_B, DWG, DWT, DXF, STL, BMP |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Support | Online AEC purchasers can use a support community, ask product experts questions, and receive an onboarding meeting with a platform expert. | SolidFace offers entry-level support by email and tickets, along with self-paced tutorials and instructor-led training through its YouTube channel. |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Windows 10 64-bit; desktop and cloud |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
Plans
CATIA
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
SolidFace
- SolidFace Drawing Student 2027Free
- SolidFace PTVFree
- SolidFace Drawing Full Perpetual$99, 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.