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Compare Autodesk Fusion and CATIA 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (49.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
No pricing available
Autodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(499)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(248)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CATIA excels in 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.2, while Autodesk Fusion, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.3. Reviewers mention that CATIA's advanced modeling capabilities are particularly beneficial for complex engineering projects.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion offers superior ease of use with a score of 8.5 compared to CATIA's 7.3. Users on G2 appreciate Fusion's intuitive interface, which simplifies the design process for small businesses.
- G2 users highlight CATIA's robust CAD-CAM compatibility, scoring 8.8, which is essential for users needing seamless integration between design and manufacturing. In contrast, Autodesk Fusion also performs well but does not match CATIA's depth in this area.
- Users say that Autodesk Fusion's cloud-based platform, rated at 8.5, provides flexibility and accessibility that CATIA's downloadable application, rated at 8.9, cannot match. Reviewers mention that this is particularly advantageous for teams working remotely.
- Reviewers mention that CATIA's quality of support, scoring 7.7, is slightly lower than Autodesk Fusion's 8.4. Users report that Fusion's customer service is more responsive, which is crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance.
- Users on G2 report that CATIA's extensive component libraries, scoring 8.6, are a significant advantage for users needing a wide range of pre-built parts. In comparison, Autodesk Fusion's libraries are noted to be less comprehensive, impacting users who require diverse design options.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension - Subscription
$1,465.00
1 Subscription Per Year
Unlock advanced CAM capabilities, including 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
- Automate manufacturing workflows: remove repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and shorten the time to go from design to manufactured parts.
- Advanced tools to make better use of your machines, improve the quality and consistency of production, and increase profit margins.
CATIA
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
CATIA
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
430
8.7
212
Ease of Use
8.6
434
7.3
215
Ease of Setup
8.8
100
7.8
16
Ease of Admin
8.5
53
7.8
10
Quality of Support
8.4
377
7.7
188
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
7.8
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
426
8.1
211
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.9
145
Not enough data
8.8
133
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.6
133
Not enough data
8.4
127
Not enough data
8.4
126
Not enough data
Machining
8.5
132
Not enough data
8.7
130
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
Design
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.2
91
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
Edit
8.3
89
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.6
82
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.0
81
Not enough data
7.9
87
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
Library
9.1
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
CAD
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
Logistics
8.5
24
Not enough data
File Support
9.0
174
Not enough data
8.7
99
Not enough data
8.7
141
Not enough data
File Editing
7.9
142
Not enough data
8.6
170
Not enough data
Software Integrations
7.8
126
Not enough data
9.1
164
Not enough data
Software Type
8.5
170
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
22
Not enough data
6.0
22
Not enough data
File Options
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
9.2
111
Not enough data
7.9
72
Not enough data
8.4
100
Not enough data
Tools
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
9.2
108
Not enough data
Design
8.8
110
Not enough data
Design
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
33
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
Library
8.3
30
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
Design
9.1
114
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
Tools
7.2
61
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.1
71
Not enough data
Work
8.0
64
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
Environment
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Fusion and CATIA are categorized as Simulation & CAE and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion is categorized as CAD Viewers, 3D Printing, CAD Data Exchange, CAD Libraries, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Sketching, General-Purpose CAD, and PCB Design
CATIA has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
CATIA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.0%
Design
14.2%
Automotive
8.4%
Higher Education
5.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
3.9%
Other
52.4%
Automotive
25.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
21.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
14.2%
Design
9.4%
Airlines/Aviation
4.7%
Other
24.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kenny C.
Verified User in Design
Fusion 360 is a great 3D solid modeler and advanced TSpline surface modeler that offers fantastic usability and performance. The software runs on Mac or Windows which is nice for a mixed environment. Fusion 360 also supports just about any CAD data out...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
CATIA
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Subhair S.
Verified User in Machinery
Am using CATIA for the past three years. The best thing about CATIA is it has the best surface modeling tools, and we can model complex geometries more easily.FEA tools are used to analyze the designed part and give accurate results; with that data, we can...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Aaron J.
Verified User in Industrial Automation
Powerful program but simple tasks in other programs are no longer simple in Catia. There are so many good features in other programs like Solidworks (who is also owned by the same company as Catia and costs significantly less). I have used other CAD...
Kenny C.
Verified User in Design
Fusion 360 is a great 3D solid modeler and advanced TSpline surface modeler that offers fantastic usability and performance. The software runs on Mac or Windows which is nice for a mixed environment. Fusion 360 also supports just about any CAD data out...
Subhair S.
Verified User in Machinery
Am using CATIA for the past three years. The best thing about CATIA is it has the best surface modeling tools, and we can model complex geometries more easily.FEA tools are used to analyze the designed part and give accurate results; with that data, we can...
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
Aaron J.
Verified User in Industrial Automation
Powerful program but simple tasks in other programs are no longer simple in Catia. There are so many good features in other programs like Solidworks (who is also owned by the same company as Catia and costs significantly less). I have used other CAD...
Discussions
What do I need to run Fusion 360?
2 comments
KZ
If this helps, below is listed what I'm currently running. I have no trouble with my computer not keeping up. The only occasional issue is with a large file...Read more
Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?
2 comments
KZ
I don't find that I need them. I've used some of the credits I have for cloud simulation computing, but it's just as easy to run a simulation using local...Read more
Looking for RS232 terminal software
1 comment
NP
The link provided appears to be a URL for an Autodesk Fusion 360 app or extension. It includes details such as the app's ID, language, and operating system...Read more
If CATIA provide solution for fluid dynamics problem it will be good
1 comment
VG
Catia has computational fluid dynamic (CFD)
You have to add in floEFD into your catia.
It can be added from version 5 or above.
Similarly you can also...Read more
What is Catia software used for?
1 comment
AR
CATIA software is commonly used for:
1. Plastic and Metal parts design.
2. Wire harness design.
3. Drafting and Drawing
4. Mould and Die design.
5....Read more
What is inside Catia software?
1 comment
GA
CAD 3D models from product industry and engineeringRead more
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