CadQuery vs CATIA
| CadQuery | CATIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. |
| File import and export | Import: DXF, STEP, XML (XCAF), XBF. Export: DXF, SVG, STEP, STL, AMF, TJS, VRML, VTP, 3MF, glTF, XML (XCAF), XBF. | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Inferse, CATIA scores higher on our published basis.