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CATIA vs DraftSight
39 Ratings
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1304 Ratings
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Based on 1304 reviews and ratings
Attribute Ratings
- CATIA is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
CATIA
80%
9 Ratings
7.9
DraftSight
79%
409 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
CATIA
N/A
0 Ratings
8.1
DraftSight
81%
15 Ratings
Usability
CATIA
N/A
0 Ratings
7.5
DraftSight
75%
12 Ratings
Availability
CATIA
N/A
0 Ratings
8.6
DraftSight
86%
2 Ratings
Performance
CATIA
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
DraftSight
91%
1 Rating
Support Rating
8.2
CATIA
82%
8 Ratings
4.0
DraftSight
40%
8 Ratings
Implementation Rating
CATIA
N/A
0 Ratings
7.7
DraftSight
77%
11 Ratings
Product Scalability
CATIA
N/A
0 Ratings
6.4
DraftSight
64%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
CATIA
When it comes to modelling a product using multiple parts, CATIA becomes tedious. One need someone to sit with and learn with the experience from a frequent user. If switching from any other software to CATIA, it can be intimidating as learning curve is lengthy. For example, when working with complex shape in a knuckle joint, more steps are needed in part modelling. This cause part modelling lengthier and consume time more time, in comparison to SOLIDWORKS.However, CATIA is tremendously helpful in generating really complex features. Surface modelling is way easier when one know how to use it. It becomes really handy to make changes to the design later as well. The design history tree is also very well organized, which save time in later modifications
Product Design/Development Engineer
Altec Inc.Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 1001-5000 employees
DraftSight
Draftsight is perfect for converting Solidworks outputted .dxf files into the industry-standard .dwg format. We're able to use Solidworks and Draftsight together to produce drawings that 99.9% of the world can use. Draftsight could be better at automating some tasks, that'd be swell. Other than that, we're happy with how Draftsight incorporates into our drafting environment.

Verified User
Employee in Engineering
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering Company, 51-200 employeesPros
CATIA
- Surface modeling module is extremely developed and successful.
- 2D drafting module is doing the job effectively (AutoCAD is no more required).
Exhaust Systems Supervisor
Ford Motor CompanyAutomotive, 10,001+ employees
DraftSight
- You can easily bring in a dwg format drawing into the programme and it will display the information just as well as AutoCAD.
- The programme supports shortcut features or one-click buttons for the most commonly used operations.
- Script files can be used which is a bonus.

Verified User
Professional in Other
Oil & Energy Company, 11-50 employeesCons
CATIA
- The software is pretty heavy, even with computers designed for heavy-duty loads, resulting in long wait times to load files and make changes, reducing productivity.
Engenheiro de desenvolvimento de produtos Jr
ElectroluxConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
DraftSight
- Draftsight could run better on lower performace machines, even on high performance machines there can be some lag now and again.
- There used to be a more basic subscription version which was perfect for our needs, now lowest subscription is more expensive. Bringing back the standard version would be great.
- Including hash pattern files would be very useful.
e- Commerce Manager
Whitehill Spindle ToolsMechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
CATIA
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—CATIA Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—DraftSight
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0
DraftSight Editions & Modules
Edition
DraftSight Standard | $991 |
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DraftSight Professional | $1991 |
DraftSight Premium (3D) | $4991 |
DraftSight Enterprise | Contact sales team |
DraftSight Enterprise Plus | Contact sales team |
- per year
- none
Additional Pricing Details
DraftSight Standard, Professional, and Premium are available to purchase online directly. DraftSight Enterprise and Enterprise Plus are available to purchase through your local reseller.Likelihood to Renew
CATIA
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
DraftSight
DraftSight 8.1
Based on 15 answers
I will definitely renew it in the future because it turns out to be the most convenient and economical cad software ever!
progettista termotecnico ed antincendio
ing. Massimiliano MazziniCivil Engineering, 1-10 employees
Usability
CATIA
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
DraftSight
DraftSight 7.5
Based on 12 answers
Easy if you know how to use CAD software. But is not very difficult to learn using DraftSight if this is your first CAD software.As soon as you get in to it the work flow will save you a lot of time and its simple interface is very nice.
Lighting Designer
OnlightDesign1-10 employees
Reliability and Availability
CATIA
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
DraftSight
DraftSight 8.6
Based on 2 answers
Other than a bug created by a VAR tech support that didn't get resolved until I installed the next version, DraftSight has worked fine.
Design Engineer
Wanho Manufacturing, LLCTelecommunications, 11-50 employees
Performance
CATIA
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
DraftSight
DraftSight 9.1
Based on 1 answer
No problems here
Design Engineer
Wanho Manufacturing, LLCTelecommunications, 11-50 employees
Support Rating
CATIA
CATIA 8.2
Based on 8 answers
I gave a 9-star rating because CATIA's support system is excellent in terms of quick resolutions. As soon as we escalate any issue regarding this software, its support system resolves it in a short period. There was a scenario when we were unable to login to the CATIA server. At that time, our issue was resolved within an hour. Thus, in terms of support, CATIA is good.

Verified User
Professional in Product Management
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering Company, 201-500 employeesDraftSight
DraftSight 4.0
Based on 8 answers
Technical support seems to be overseas with broken English and difficulty to read English. I asked for a trial license to try the fix but it was declined. Ask pratiksha.dahotre and gayatri.keskar for details.In summary, they released a broken version, I helped to fix by providing feedback and error logs. They claimed it is fixed but I can't test it.
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Tupinix Smart Factory SolutionsFood & Beverages, 1-10 employees
Implementation Rating
CATIA
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
DraftSight
DraftSight 7.7
Based on 11 answers
Easy to use, great user support forums, LOTS of tutorials available.
Estimator
Bills Custom Fab., Inc.Construction, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
CATIA
To be honest, it is our company's decision, it was here when I came. But I can say that the assembly feature is easier than SOLIDWORKS. Also, we use AutoCAD for more 2D drawings; or creating 2D drafts from not parts, but a scratch, AutoCAD is better. CATIA wouldn't match AutoCAD on 2D drawings.
D&R Engineer
Ford OtosanAutomotive, 10,001+ employees
DraftSight
While SketchUp is free, DraftSights cost is minimal and its abilities are much greater. It is so much easier to layout and modifies a system design. Since DraftSight is compatible with all versions of CAD, it makes it easy to collaborate with customers on their specific system design. We spend less time and see greater sales on our projects.
Texas Sales Manager
Airsystem Concepts, Inc.Environmental Services, 1-10 employees
Scalability
CATIA
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
DraftSight
DraftSight 6.4
Based on 2 answers
Scalability for cad software is a term that has no meaning to a business with one seat of DraftSight.
Design Engineer
Wanho Manufacturing, LLCTelecommunications, 11-50 employees
Return on Investment
CATIA
- If your company is small, probably you are going to think that CATIA is too expensive, but it will be worth it.
- A lot of companies use it, so you can share files easily.
Designer
Peekaboo Design StudioDesign, 1-10 employees
DraftSight
- I have been able to save countless hours by making drawing corrections myself. Previously, I would have had to wait hours or days to get drawings back from our customers.
- In the past year I would say that DraftSight has saved roughly 200 hours. That time would have been spent waiting for our customers to make corrections and then send them back to us.

Verified User
Supervisor in Manufacturing
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering Company, 51-200 employees