CATIA vs Autodesk Fusion

CATIA9.3Visit Autodesk Fusion9.1Visit

Higher score CATIA #2 in 3D CAD Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CATIA

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Autodesk Fusion #4 in 3D CAD Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Fusion

• CATIA fits best

  Enterprise engineering and advanced product design

• Autodesk Fusion fits best

  Broad mechanical design and manufacturing workflows

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Side by side

Feature	CATIA 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Autodesk Fusion 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#2 in 3D CAD Software	#4 in 3D CAD Software
Best for	Enterprise engineering and advanced product design	Broad mechanical design and manufacturing workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$57/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop, Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows	Windows, macOS, Web
Integrations	2 integrations	1 integrations
Features CATIA 4/4 · Autodesk Fusion 0/4
Assembly design	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Sheet-metal tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Surface modeling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cloud collaboration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Modeling method	Parametric	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software.	Not checked yet
File import and export	STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products.	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Generative, parametric, direct, solid, and surface modeling Sheet-metal, assembly, motion, drawings, simulation, and PLM integration 3DEXPERIENCE collaboration with broad format support	Combines CAD, CAM, PCB, rendering, simulation, and collaboration Supports parametric, direct, surface, mesh, and freeform modeling Includes Windows, macOS, and web access with cloud data management
Cons	Commercial subscriptions start at $1,961 per user per quarter There is no free plan Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow CAD projects	The personal-use plan has limited functionality Personal use is restricted to hobbyist, non-commercial projects The published $57 entry price uses annual billing
Our verdict	CATIA is 3D CAD and product-engineering software from Dassault Systèmes for designers and engineers developing complex products, assemblies, infrastructure, and multidisciplinary projects. Its capabilities span parametric and generative… Read the review →	Autodesk Fusion is an integrated platform for product design, engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and data management. It is aimed at mechanical engineers, product designers, machinists, CNC programmers, electronics engineers,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CATIA — where it wins

  • Generative, parametric, direct, solid, and surface modeling
  • Sheet-metal, assembly, motion, drawings, simulation, and PLM integration
  • 3DEXPERIENCE collaboration with broad format support

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial subscriptions start at $1,961 per user per quarter
  • There is no free plan
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow CAD projects

• Autodesk Fusion — where it wins

  • Combines CAD, CAM, PCB, rendering, simulation, and collaboration
  • Supports parametric, direct, surface, mesh, and freeform modeling
  • Includes Windows, macOS, and web access with cloud data management

  Where it doesn't

  • The personal-use plan has limited functionality
  • Personal use is restricted to hobbyist, non-commercial projects
  • The published $57 entry price uses annual billing

• CATIA9.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A deep engineering suite for complex products, with enterprise pricing to match.

  Visit CATIAFull verdict →
• Autodesk Fusion9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad CAD-to-manufacturing platform with strong value across design and production workflows.

  Visit FusionFull verdict →