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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CATIA

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ACATIA from Dassault Systemes is a 3D product modeling and design tool used across multiple industries.N/A

    Dropbox

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ADropbox is a cloud storage solution, equipped with features that help users to save time, improve productivity, and collaborate with others. Users can edit PDFs, share videos, sign documents, and collaborate with stakeholders without leaving Dropbox.

    $9.99

    per month

    Pricing
    CATIADropbox
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Plus
    $9.99
    per month
    Essentials
    $18
    per month
    Business
    $20
    per month per user
    Business Plus
    $26
    per month per user
    Basic
    Free
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CATIADropbox
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    CATIADropbox
    Considered Both Products
    Dassault Systemes
    No answer on this topic
    Dropbox
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    1271 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1067 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    1264 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    857 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    992 Answers
    Features
    CATIADropbox
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of CATIA and Dropbox
    Feature
    CATIA
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Dropbox
    -
    Ratings
    3D Modeling7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    2D Drafting7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization6.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of CATIA and Dropbox
    Feature
    CATIA
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    7.8
    1368 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Versioning00 Ratings8.21140 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings7.21118 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings7.71014 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings8.01190 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings8.11266 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings7.21312 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings7.91259 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of CATIA and Dropbox
    Feature
    CATIA
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    8.0
    1297 Ratings
    8% below category average
    User and role management00 Ratings7.41157 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings8.51279 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings8.11138 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of CATIA and Dropbox
    Feature
    CATIA
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    7.9
    1286 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Performance00 Ratings7.91275 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings8.21283 Ratings
    Storage Reports00 Ratings7.5978 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CATIADropbox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.1
    (10 ratings)
    8.5
    (1404 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (44 ratings)
    Usability
    7.1
    (2 ratings)
    8.5
    (543 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.8
    (3 ratings)
    7.2
    (40 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CATIADropbox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dassault Systemes
    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
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    Dropbox
    Dropbox is well suited for sending File Requests to clients to upload documents, and for me to send File Transfers to clients with documents for them to download. I can create separate files for each client, and also create files within files, which is very convenient and useful for my business purposes. In Dropbox I can also see all of the File Requests that I have sent and it shows me how many times they've accessed it and how many files they uploaded. I can also see all of the File Transfers that I have made and whether how many times the client has accessed it and how many documents were downloaded. It also sends me notifications if the clients haven't downloaded their files yet so I can remind them. Dropbox Sign has been very easy to use, and I have already stated what could be changed with it
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Dassault Systemes
    • Surface modeling module is extremely developed and successful.
    • 2D drafting module is doing the job effectively (AutoCAD is no more required).
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Dropbox
    • I can share projects I need feedback on.
    • I can make projects available to editors so that they can do their work.
    • Dropbox is a place where I can store files that I can access from anywhere, even if I don't have my laptop with me at the time.
    • I have an old friend who is an acting professor in Tokyo. He loves the dialogue that I write in my novels. He converts chapters into scenework for his acting students. They get very excited when there's new material!
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    Cons
    Dassault Systemes
    • 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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Dropbox
    • Admid Control Can feels little basic it can be improve by easy access quick tabs for important button.
    • Smart sync behaviour can be little confusing it can be improve by displaying more futuristic way
    • Pricing and storage facility can be improve for really more demanding for a tool can be imporve.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    Dropbox is a user-friendly, easy tool which requires little to no skill and they offer a free version with a good amount of storage available. There are other file sharing tools available however at a cost. Dropbox free version I have used for years and it serves every purpose I need.
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    Usability
    Dassault Systemes
    It is a good software for conception. But it is too hard sometimes to work with and understand the different options available
    Read full review
    Dropbox
    It works extremely well, and we have never had any issues with connecting or sharing files. It's very easy to use, and any team member can share, add, and delete files to a virtual drive. This is extremely helpful, and it's an amazing tool to use, ensuring everyone can connect and work together effectively.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    I really recommend the product for the Dropbox availability is a great having very very less downtimes, they errors are less I have been faced yet, due to connectivity sometimes we are getting errors. Only sometimes the limitations of some features show some errors.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    Dropbox is really useful, you can access any file from anywhere and you can upload and even edit files online, but, sometimes it can be slow. Downloading, uploading, and syncing is a bit slow, it can take several minutes. Furthermore, the search engine for large amounts of data can be slow too and it is not powerful.
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    Support Rating
    Dassault Systemes
    We got frequent updates on CATIA. There are lots of update notes. Also, there are lots of lots of videos online to solve the issues that you can stumble upon. It also has a built-in help manual, which helps occasionally. I have gotten my education through a physical class on CATIA, so there are opportunities like that as well.
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    They immediately responded like in an example that I gave where one of our staff members accidentally deleted the whole Special Hope Network Dropbox, we immediately contacted Dropbox they walked us through the steps of how to retrieve the information and luckily enough we were able to retrieve the entire Dropbox and we have had back and forth with Dropbox on what to do when an employee leaves how to remove them how to add another employee.
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    In-Person Training
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    The person for corporate product dealing and knowledge of the product explore and better and secure use are properly handover to us. Also provide full software and tool training from the basic to the pro level with each and every possible explanation. Provide many sessions regarding every doubt. Also Guide better suitable options for our business to migrate and integrate for the expansion in all places employee smoothly.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    I did not personally take any training for Dropbox so I am self taught but I know when our Vice President selected Dropbox, he personally did do some training modules on it and I'm assuming it was very easy and simple to understand since he now acts like he is a pro at it!
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    Implementation Rating
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    I needed to stay current in improving my daily operations. Dropbox
    was suggested to me by a former colleague two-years ago and I've been using it just fine ever since.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Dassault Systemes
    You can create solid or 3D figures more easily and efficiently using Catia than in other programs or in specific AutoCAD. You can also create different pieces to later assemble them and thus create figures even more complex or in greater detail. In the same way, you can make 2D drawings without much complication.
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    I prefer the layout and visual aspect of Dropbox as it mirrors my files on my computer. I feel that I am more organized, and it's easier to find my files in Dropbox than it was with Google Drive.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    I would recommend to this product directly to the sales team of Dropbox for the best deal provide to my referred person and provide the best service to them.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    It's easy to integrate with the systems of Windows and Linux, easy to have web versions accessible, which provide the web login credentials. Also, it can be installed for individuals for the best autosync features.
    Incentivized
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    Professional Services
    Dassault Systemes
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    Their services are highly rated for moving massive, complex data sets from legacy on-premise servers to the cloud with minimal downtime.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Dassault Systemes
    • If designing large assemblies or very complex ones, especially in the aerospace industry, CATIA is the way to go.
    • The graphics are really good, and the software offers many possibilities to view a design: 2D, 3D, bird's eye view...
    • Controls pan zoom rotate are easy.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Dropbox
    • When it works (usually if a client already has Dropbox, so they don't get the solicitation to sign up), it works flawlessly.
    • I've had multiple clients not see the "continue with download only" at the bottom and email me to resend the media another way because they don't have a Dropbox account.
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    ScreenShots

    Dropbox Screenshots

    Screenshot of the action bar, that sits across the browser page can be used to record the screen, edit PDFs, upload files, create folders, get signatures, or send and track documents.Screenshot of Dropbox Replay, that lets collaborators leave frame-accurate feedback and markups directly on project files.Screenshot of Dropbox Capture, which can be used to take screen recordings, screenshots, and GIFs with one click and share them with a link.Screenshot of the interface where Dropbox lets users upload, edit, send, and sign PDFs in one place.