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Autodesk AutoCAD vs Dassault Catia comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Autodesk AutoCAD
Ranking in CAD
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Spatial Information Management Software (1st)
Dassault Catia
Ranking in CAD
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the CAD category, the mindshare of Autodesk AutoCAD is 3.0%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dassault Catia is 14.0%, down from 20.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CAD Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dassault Catia14.0%
Autodesk AutoCAD3.0%
Other83.0%
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Featured Reviews

AB
VP Commercial at Descon Engineering Limited
Has supported efficient drafting and design workflows across multiple engineering disciplines
We think the split between 3D and 2D areas needs to be addressed. While loading Autodesk AutoCAD on a normal desktop PC, it seems to be very graphic-intensive, even for 2D. Upcoming versions are very high-demanding of hardware. We think that is a very key factor that needs to be addressed. The second issue is the licensing matter. It is on a subscription model. Other companies in parallel are offering perpetual licenses. That is also in the competition, with BricsCAD from Hexagon. They are offering perpetual licenses, but Autodesk has dropped the perpetual license option. That is a big challenge with the subscription model.
Özkan Tekin - PeerSpot reviewer
Powertrain Design Engineer at Bugatti Rimac
Has revealed the need for a more intuitive interface and flexible licensing while supporting advanced part and surface design processes
I find that Dassault Catia is not very user-friendly for newbies, as it can be quite challenging to learn compared to other CAD software, due to its different structural approach that stems from its aerospace industry origins. I have negative comments about Dassault Catia's pricing policy because the costs for different modules and export licenses such as the STEP model license are very high, making it expensive for comprehensive use. The scalability of Dassault Catia requires a significant investment, making it less affordable for smaller companies, as it is best suited for larger organizations with more extensive design teams to justify the costs.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Autodesk AutoCAD is a very generic tool, we believe worldwide it is acceptable, so there is a big demand, every format is comfortably converted to any other software engine, and this is a very good supportive tool."
"Autodesk AutoCAD positively impacts my organization by allowing us to teach this course that a lot of students want to learn; it's one of the most well-recognized software in the industry, enabling students to get jobs in the industry in Calgary, thus allowing us to get more students and achieve higher revenue."
"The stability and reliability of Dassault Catia are among its most powerful attributes, as it can handle detailed models such as entire airplane designs without any issues."
 

Cons

"The scalability of Autodesk AutoCAD does become an issue when working on larger files, as it tends to slow down significantly, requiring very powerful computers for big projects, which I think is a con for Autodesk AutoCAD."
"The second issue is the licensing matter. It is on a subscription model."
"I have negative comments about Dassault Catia's pricing policy because the costs for different modules and export licenses such as the STEP model license are very high, making it expensive for comprehensive use."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
25%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Autodesk AutoCAD?
I think the best improvement Autodesk AutoCAD can make is to keep it consistent over Windows and Mac computers. Improvements should focus on making it seamless throughout different operating system...
What is your primary use case for Autodesk AutoCAD?
My main use case for Autodesk AutoCAD is teaching the AutoCAD course in the college where students are doing the architectural technology program, so we want to learn how to create floor plans and ...
What advice do you have for others considering Autodesk AutoCAD?
My experience with the accuracy and reliability of the output from Autodesk AutoCAD is that it's pretty good. I have never used the AI capabilities of Autodesk AutoCAD. My advice for others conside...
What needs improvement with Dassault Catia?
I find that Dassault Catia is not very user-friendly for newbies, as it can be quite challenging to learn compared to other CAD software, due to its different structural approach that stems from it...
What is your primary use case for Dassault Catia?
I was a design engineer using Dassault Catia V5 and V6. I designed many kinds of parts including casting parts, injection molded parts, and created technical drawings, macros, scripts, surface deve...
What advice do you have for others considering Dassault Catia?
I did not see the link to the Siemens NX review; could you tell me which email you sent it to? My overall review rating for Dassault Catia is 8.
 

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