CATIA vs FreeCAD
CATIACAD Software
From $7,080 / yrPublished price
FreeCADCAD Software
Free open sourcePublished price
CATIA CAD Software Shape the World We Live In | FreeCAD CAD Software Your own 3D parametric modeler | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | CAD Software | CAD Software |
| What it is | High-end multidisciplinary CAD/CAE platform from Dassault Systemes used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial design. | Open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler for product design, mechanical engineering, and architecture. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | From $7,080 / yr Dassault Systemes publishes CATIA pricing on its 3DS store. Entry CATIA Mechanical Essential annual subscription is ~$7,080/yr; CATIA Mechanical Designer ~$7,560/yr. In Europe, 3D… | Free open source Fully free and open source (LGPL); no paid tier, no licensing fees, no vendor lock-in. Donations fund the FreeCAD project. |
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Free |
| Free options | No free plan · Free trial | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 1981 | 2002 |
| Team size | 10000+ employees | 1-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Velizy-Villacoublay, France | Remote |