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