CATIA vs NASSCAD
| CATIA | NASSCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | web, Windows |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | Import: STL, OBJ, 3MF, GLB, PLY, STEP AP203/AP214/AP242; export: STL binary/ASCII, OBJ, 3MF, GLB, PLY, STEP AP242, SVG, DXF |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, CATIA scores higher on our published basis.