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Compare CATIA and NX CAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
CATIA
Star Rating
(248)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CATIANX CAD
Star Rating
(510)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NX CAD excels in 3D/solid modeling tools, achieving a score of 9.5, while CATIA falls slightly behind with a score of 8.7. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and robust features in NX CAD make it a preferred choice for complex modeling tasks.
- Reviewers mention that CATIA offers superior rendering tools, scoring 8.5 compared to NX CAD's 7.8. Users on G2 appreciate CATIA's advanced rendering capabilities, which allow for high-quality visualizations that are essential for presentations and client approvals.
- G2 users highlight that NX CAD has a more user-friendly setup process, scoring 8.0, while CATIA's setup is rated at 7.8. Users say that NX CAD's straightforward installation and configuration process significantly reduces the time to get started.
- Users report that NX CAD provides better file interoperability with a score of 8.6, compared to CATIA's 8.3. Reviewers mention that NX CAD's ability to seamlessly integrate with various file formats enhances collaboration across different teams and software platforms.
- Reviewers mention that CATIA shines in customization options, particularly with custom commands and scripts, scoring 8.4 and 8.6 respectively. Users on G2 appreciate the flexibility CATIA offers in tailoring the software to specific project needs, which can be a game-changer for large enterprises.
- Users say that the quality of support for NX CAD is rated at 8.4, while CATIA's support is at 7.7. Reviewers mention that NX CAD's responsive customer service and extensive resources contribute to a more satisfying user experience, especially for troubleshooting and learning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CATIA
No pricing availableNX CAD
NX X Essentials
Starting at $238.75
1 Subscription Per Month
Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting
Free Trial
CATIA
No trial information availableNX CAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
212
9.0
224
Ease of Use
7.3
215
8.2
420
Ease of Setup
7.8
16
8.0
283
Ease of Admin
7.8
10
8.3
36
Quality of Support
7.7
188
8.6
211
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
12
8.6
36
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
211
8.7
217
Features by Category
File Support
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.9
46
File Editing
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
9.1
48
Software Integrations
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
9.2
48
Software Type
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.9
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Work
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Environment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
64
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
8.7
64
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.1
64
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.8
65
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.9
65
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.1
65
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CATIA and NX CAD are categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CATIA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NX CAD
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
Automotive
25.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
21.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
14.2%
Design
9.4%
Airlines/Aviation
4.7%
Other
24.0%
Automotive
15.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.4%
Airlines/Aviation
6.0%
Defense & Space
5.8%
Other
48.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...
NX CAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PANKAJ S.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
It is very useful in mechnical industries for tool design. It's Mold wizard has wide no. of commands for easily extract Core and Cavity of a part which is the best thing to like in it.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Research
Because it's so powerful and has so many possibilities it's also very complicated and maybe not my first choice to learn CAD.
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...
PANKAJ S.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
It is very useful in mechnical industries for tool design. It's Mold wizard has wide no. of commands for easily extract Core and Cavity of a part which is the best thing to like in it.
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...
Verified User in Research
Because it's so powerful and has so many possibilities it's also very complicated and maybe not my first choice to learn CAD.
Discussions
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
I'm sorry, I don't have access to specific company data or lists of companies using NX software. However, NX software is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing for product design and engineering.
3 comments
AM
Many MNC companies in india are using Siemens softwares. Nx specially use for plastic and die casting industry majorly. Read more
What is NX software used for?
2 comments
PS
NX software is mainly used to design CAD models, Tool and Sheet metal design, 2D drafting and much more.Read more
What is NX CAD used for?
2 comments
PS
It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to...Read more
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