CATIA vs FreeCAD
| CATIA | FreeCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Modeling method | parametric | Parametric modeling |
| 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. | Windows, Mac and Linux |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.