CATIA
6.5#4 in simulation softwareFrom $6,537 a yearWebWindows
VisitCATIA vs nTop
What both publish
| Fact | CATIA | nTop |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| File import and export | STEP import and export; DXF, STL, VRML and IGES are listed as supported by other CATIA V5 products. | CAD: STEP, Parasolid, CATIA V5, Creo, Inventor, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, ACIS; mesh: STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, OFF; CAE: Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, Nastran, Patran, CGNS, UNV; other: implicit, LTXC, CSV, VDB, PNG, CLI and manufacturing slice formats |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Purpose | CATIA supports imagining, designing, and simulating new products and systems. | nTop is an engineering design platform for generating parametric geometry and exploring many design variants. |
| Support | Online AEC purchasers can use a support community, ask product experts questions, and receive an onboarding meeting with a platform expert. | nTop Support offers guides, troubleshooting, a knowledge base, and support requests, including a request path for ITAR support. |
| Supported platforms | Web browser applications on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform; Windows for CATIA V5 sheet-metal software. | Windows 11; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9 for nTop Automate |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
CATIA plans
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
nTop plans
- nTop EducationFree
- Commercial nTop licensePriced on request
Pick CATIA if…
CATIA suits design and engineering users who need parametric modeling for assemblies, sheet metal, or surfaces. It may also suit teams that need cloud collaboration through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Pick nTop if…
nTop may suit engineering teams that need parametric geometry, design variant exploration, and simulation workflows. Students, educators, and academic researchers can apply for its free non-commercial education version.