CATIA vs MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)
| CATIA | MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Windows |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | DWG, DXF, DGN (import only), STEP, IGES, VRML, VDA, STL; PDF export |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, CATIA scores higher on our published basis.