Compare Autodesk Fusion and CATIA 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (49.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
No pricing available
Autodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(493)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansCATIA
Star Rating
(248)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CATIASummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CATIA excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.2, while Autodesk Fusion follows closely with a score of 9.3, indicating that both products are strong in this area, but Fusion may have a slight edge in user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that CATIA's CAD-CAM import and compatibility scores are impressive at 8.9, showcasing its robust integration capabilities, whereas Autodesk Fusion also performs well but does not specify a score, suggesting it may not be as strong in this particular integration aspect.
- G2 users highlight that Autodesk Fusion has a higher ease of use rating at 8.5 compared to CATIA's 7.3, indicating that Fusion may be more user-friendly for those new to CAD software.
- Users on G2 report that CATIA's quality of support is rated at 7.7, which is lower than Autodesk Fusion's 8.4, suggesting that users may find better assistance and resources with Fusion when encountering issues.
- Reviewers say that CATIA shines in its modeling capabilities, particularly in rendering tools with a score of 8.8, while Autodesk Fusion's rendering tools score slightly lower at 8.6, indicating that CATIA may provide a more refined experience in this area.
- Users report that Autodesk Fusion's entry-level price of $1,465.00 makes it more accessible for small businesses, while CATIA is primarily targeted at enterprise users, which may limit its appeal for smaller operations.
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
424
8.7
212
Ease of Use
8.6
428
7.3
215
Ease of Setup
8.7
93
7.8
16
Ease of Admin
8.5
53
7.8
10
Quality of Support
8.4
371
7.7
188
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
7.8
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
420
8.1
211
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
8.4
124
Not enough data
Machining
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
8.7
131
Not enough data
Design
9.0
85
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
Edit
8.3
83
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
75
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
8.2
79
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
172
Not enough data
8.7
97
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
File Editing
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Software Integrations
7.8
124
Not enough data
9.1
162
Not enough data
Software Type
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.9
167
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Fusion and CATIA are categorized as Simulation & CAE, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and Simulation and Test Suite
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
16.2%
Design
14.3%
Automotive
8.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
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
Juan M.
Verified User in Medical Devices
The best quality of Autodesk Fusion 360 is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, combined with its powerful capabilities. From sketching designs to building various types of objects, and working seamlessly with meshes, surfaces, solids, and components,...
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...
Juan M.
Verified User in Medical Devices
The best quality of Autodesk Fusion 360 is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, combined with its powerful capabilities. From sketching designs to building various types of objects, and working seamlessly with meshes, surfaces, solids, and components,...
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
Can I request a demo of Fusion 360?
1 comment
Official Response from Autodesk Fusion
Yes, please call us at: 1-833-843-3437 to schedule a time with a representativeRead 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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