CATIA vs CAXA 3D
| CATIA | CAXA 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Windows |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Windows 7 and Windows 10 |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | 3D CAD formats are described as supported, but not individually named on the product page; engineering drawings support DWG, DXF and EXB. |
| Free plan | — | No |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Everything Xiaomi, CATIA scores higher on our published basis.