CATIA vs ZW3D
CATIA
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| Figure | CATIA | ZW3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $544.75/mo | $3,000/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 14 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.5 (#10) | 7.3 (#63) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.4 (#39) | 7.4 (#126) |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | Import/export converter formats include IGES, Parasolid, STEP, DWG/DXF, VDA, and STL; direct open/save/edit is listed for CATIA, Inventor, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, Creo/ProE, and ACIS. |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11; browser-based viewing and collaboration are documented. |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
Plans
CATIA
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
ZW3D
- Lite$3,000 a month
- Lite$3,000, paid once
- Standard$4,500 a month
- Standard$4,500, paid once
- Professional$7,000 a month
- Professional$7,000, paid once
- Advanced$7,500 a month
- Advanced$7,500, paid once
- 2-Axis Machining$3,500 a month
- 2-Axis Machining$3,500, 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.