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Dassault Catia vs Dassault SolidWorks comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Dassault Catia
Ranking in CAD
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dassault SolidWorks
Ranking in CAD
5th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the CAD category, the mindshare of Dassault Catia is 16.6%, down from 21.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dassault SolidWorks is 7.6%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CAD Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dassault Catia16.6%
Dassault SolidWorks7.6%
Other75.8%
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Featured Reviews

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.
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
32%
Computer Software Company
14%
Healthcare Company
9%
University
8%
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Questions from the Community

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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Also Known As

Catia
SolidWorks
 

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Sample Customers

GOTEC
Landscape Forms Inc., Design Dreams LLC, CP Manufacturing, Cardiovascular Systems Inc. (CSI), Wolverine Worldwide Inc.