CATIA vs Creo
| CATIA | Creo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Windows; Solaris SPARC; Solaris x86 |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | Native CADDS 5; Creo CADDS 5 exchange; solid models; assembly structures; surfaces; wireframe curves; points |
| Free plan | — | No |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Creo scores higher on our published basis.