AVEVA E3D Design vs CATIA
| AVEVA E3D Design | CATIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and browser access | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. |
| File import and export | DXF, DWG, IFC 2x3, IFC4, DGN, STL, and STEP | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, CATIA scores higher on our published basis.