CATIA vs Shapr3D
| CATIA | Shapr3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $24.92/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Modeling method | parametric | Direct and history-based parametric modeling |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Windows PCs and tablets, Apple macOS computers, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | Import and export native CAD formats including PRT, SLDPRT, CATPART, XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL, 3MF, OBJ, and more. |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Paid from | — | Free |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, CATIA scores higher on our published basis.