CATIA
6.5#4 in simulation softwareFrom $6,537 a yearWebWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | CATIA | OpenPISCO |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The maker states that its 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform is ISO 27701 certified for privacy information management. | IRT SystemX says it does not collect personal data through website use; emailed support requests are used solely to answer the queries received. |
| Purpose | CATIA supports imagining, designing, and simulating new products and systems. | OpenPisco is an open source research and development platform for topology optimization based on the level set method. |
| Support | Online AEC purchasers can use a support community, ask product experts questions, and receive an onboarding meeting with a platform expert. | The getting-started page directs users to GitLab Issues to ask for help. |
CATIA plans
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
OpenPISCO plans
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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 OpenPISCO if…
OpenPISCO suits industrial and academic research teams developing topology optimization methods. Developers and advanced users can use its Python API, while automation and batch workflows can use OpenPiscoCL.