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    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

    Ironclad

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AIronclad, from the company of the same name in San Francisco, is designed to streamline every part of the contract process—so users can focus on legal work, not paperwork.N/A
    Pricing
    CATIAIronclad
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CATIAIronclad
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    CATIAIronclad
    Considered Both Products
    Dassault Systemes
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    Ironclad
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    CATIAIronclad
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of CATIA and Ironclad
    Feature
    CATIA
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Ironclad
    -
    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
    Contract Authoring
    Comparison of Contract Authoring features of CATIA and Ironclad
    Feature
    CATIA
    -
    Ratings
    Ironclad
    6.7
    5 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Contract creation00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Contract templates00 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Clause library/saved fields00 Ratings3.94 Ratings
    Guided logic00 Ratings4.63 Ratings
    Contract Collaboration
    Comparison of Contract Collaboration features of CATIA and Ironclad
    Feature
    CATIA
    -
    Ratings
    Ironclad
    7.1
    5 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Contract sharing00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Contract editing00 Ratings6.45 Ratings
    Collaborating on contracts00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    MS Word plug-in00 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Approval process00 Ratings7.15 Ratings
    Interdepartmental workflows00 Ratings7.15 Ratings
    Contract Monitoring
    Comparison of Contract Monitoring features of CATIA and Ironclad
    Feature
    CATIA
    -
    Ratings
    Ironclad
    5.2
    5 Ratings
    45% below category average
    Contract database00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Contract search00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Contract milestone reminders & alerts00 Ratings3.24 Ratings
    Custom contract reports00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Tracking contract status00 Ratings4.34 Ratings
    Compliance check00 Ratings3.93 Ratings
    Contract Management
    Comparison of Contract Management features of CATIA and Ironclad
    Feature
    CATIA
    -
    Ratings
    Ironclad
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Contract Storage00 Ratings9.32 Ratings
    Advanced Search and Filtering00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Customizable Contract Templates00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Workflow Acceleration00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    E-Signatures00 Ratings9.32 Ratings
    Reminders and Alerts00 Ratings6.22 Ratings
    Analytics and Reporting00 Ratings6.22 Ratings
    Integration with other Systems00 Ratings7.22 Ratings
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    CATIAIronclad
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    User Ratings
    CATIAIronclad
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.1
    (10 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    7.1
    (2 ratings)
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.8
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CATIAIronclad
    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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    Ironclad
    I think it worked realllly well at my previous company where we used it for a very simple form that just required one simple signature from both sides- this was a form used to record custom pricing/discounts for a product that typically was not discounted. In my current role, there are many more required fields on the form/contract, and can be multiple levels of approvals on one side, and then possibly multiple levels of approvals/signatures on the other side. I've never used another solution in the exact same way (like DocuSign) to be able to compare experiences, but on Ironclad, understanding where I am in the completion process can be confusing. Within the app, I wish it was more of just a checklist or schedule of what needs to happen, but it's not written out that clearly. Lastly, there is something wrong with our notifications (I'm not sure if this is specific to my company's settings)- I frequently get 'contract completed' or 'contract signed' email notifications even if that hasn't occurred. They seem to correlate with updating the form or refreshing the sync from SFDC.
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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
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    Ironclad
    • Keep track of legal documents versions
    • Approve legal workflows
    • Forward email threads to the legal workflow
    Incentivized
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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
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    Ironclad
    • Contract link feature in the case of amendment/addendum.
    • Auto document retention feature (expiration and deletion).
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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
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    Ironclad
    Ironclad is the best tool I have used to date, to manage workflow and tickets. It was very easy to use and navigate from the very first time I used it. My time is very valuable and I don't have time to sit in training sessions, simply to use a new product. I'm happy to say that I was never formally trained on Ironclad as it simply wasn't necessary.
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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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    Ironclad
    I haven't used the support services for IronClad, but I understand from our legal team, the support is very good, they have replied and provide solutions quickly and effectively. I have used the documentation and support pages which are very complete and which have been updated given the user interface updates.
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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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    Ironclad
    Miles ahead of LinkSquares
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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
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    Ironclad
    • At Gusto, where we operated on no contracts for many years, Ironclad allowed us to create a very simple process for getting approval for, and keeping records of, customized pricing on our new, high-end plan.
    • Wasn't part of the buying committee, but in my current role it's been heavily utilized externally for customer contracts, but also internally for employee agreements.
    • I don't have any actual numbers, and don't have a way to compare it to any prior e-signature setup.
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