# Autodesk Fusion, CATIA vs SOLIDWORKS Comparison

| | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 519 | 255 | 643 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $680.00 1 Subscription Per Year | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Autodesk Fusion

Pros:
- Ease of Use (33 reviews)
- Features (23 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (12 reviews)
- Learning Curve (12 reviews)

### CATIA

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (3 reviews)
- Design Experience (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Interface (2 reviews)
- Complex UI (2 reviews)

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (37 reviews)
- Features (29 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (17 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (446 reviews) | 8.7 (219 reviews) | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (451 reviews) | 7.3 (222 reviews) | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (119 reviews) | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (112 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (393 reviews) | 7.7 (195 reviews) | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (441 reviews) | 8.1 (217 reviews) | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Autodesk Fusion

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Autodesk Fusion 

Price: $680.00 1 Subscription Per Year

Description: Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional product design and manufacturing.

Key Features:
- Design and engineer products how you want to ensure aesthetics, form, fit, and function.
- Engineer, design, and create anything with comprehensive electronics and PCB design tools.
- Save time and money and get quality parts out the door faster.

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### CATIA

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 180 |
| **CATIA** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 8.9 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.8 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.8 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 8.7 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.4 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.4 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.5 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 
| **Operations** | 8.7 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 8.7 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.6/10 | 102 |
| **CATIA** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (107 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 9.2 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (107 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 9.1 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (103 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.8 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (100 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.4 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (98 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.7 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.8 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (101 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.7 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (85 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.1 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.1 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.3 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.6/10 | 31 |
| **CATIA** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.9/10 | 35 |

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 
| **Deduplication** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
| **Feedback** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **Models** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 
| **Compatibility** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 
| **CAD & PLM** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **ERP** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 28 |
| **CATIA** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |

#### Data

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | 9.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | 
| **Data Quality** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Extra Information** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Standard Format** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Translate** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 
| **Validation** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.1/10 | 191 |
| **CATIA** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 9.0 (178 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.7 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.7 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 7.8 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (55 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | 8.6 (171 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 7.8 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 9.1 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 8.5 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (48 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.9 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.1 (20 reviews) | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 117 |
| **CATIA** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |

#### File Options

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 9.1 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **Export files** | 8.7 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **View 2D files** | 8.3 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **View 3D files** | 9.3 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (44 reviews) | 
| **Batch convert files** | 7.9 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.4 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 8.3 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Change units** | 8.8 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.2 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.8 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (43 reviews) | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.5/10 | 36 |
| **CATIA** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | 9.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | 8.5 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | 7.8 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Custom interface** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.4/10 | 127 |
| **CATIA** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.1 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (62 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.8 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (62 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.0 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | 8.6 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 7.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (54 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 8.4 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (56 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 8.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (49 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 8.0 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (41 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 8.2 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.4 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (51 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.4 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (44 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | 8.2 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.6 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 
| **Task** | 8.6 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.4 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.1 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.9/10 | 22 |
| **CATIA** | 8.4/10 | 9 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (31 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (26 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 7.3 (32 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)

**Unique to Autodesk Fusion (8):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design)


**Unique to SOLIDWORKS (8):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Autodesk Fusion | CATIA | SOLIDWORKS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 68.4% | 21.7% | 44.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 21.7% | 28.7% | 33.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.9% | 49.6% | 21.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Autodesk Fusion

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 16.1%
- **Design:** 13.9%
- **Automotive:** 8.2%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.8%
- **Machinery:** 2.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 39.6%

#### CATIA

- **Automotive:** 26.3%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 21.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 13.8%
- **Design:** 9.6%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Defense & Space:** 1.7%
- **Computer Software:** 1.3%
- **Medical Devices:** 1.3%
- **Other:** 13.8%

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Autodesk Fusion

- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)

### Alternatives to CATIA

- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 reviews)

### Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS

- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (404 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Autodesk Fusion

- Title: [Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-credits) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Each annual subscription comes with 100 cloud credits. Cloud credits are needed for advanced simulation, generative design, and cloud-rendering."
- Title: [What do I need to run Fusion 360?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/system-requirements-7d07ee73-2cf0-420d-bb26-c8985e5c3cc8) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Operating System	Apple® macOS™ Mojave v10.14;Apple® macOS™ High Sierra v10.13; Apple® macOS™ Sierra v10.12
Note: Support for Mac® OS® X v10.11.x (El..."
- Title: [What is Fusion 360 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fusion-360-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Fusion 360 is a start-to-finish product design and development tool.
Fusion's core product offerings include CAD/CAM/CAE and PCB design capabilities. With..."
- Title: [Is Fusion 360 still free for hobbyists?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fusion-360-is-fusion-360-still-free-for-hobbyists) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you just have to use the Educational Version. And you can only have 10 editable/active projects. If you want more than 10 projects, you have to make..."
- Title: [Is Fusion 360 a CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fusion-360-a-cad-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, and so much more."

### CATIA

- Title: [What is CATIA used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-catia-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is high-end CAD software used for creating 3D data in manufacturing industry."
- Title: [What is inside Catia software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-inside-catia-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "CAD 3D models from product industry and engineering"
- Title: [What is Catia software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-catia-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "CATIA software is commonly used for:
1. Plastic and Metal parts design.
2. Wire harness design.
3. Drafting and Drawing
4. Mould and Die design.
5...."
- Title: [If CATIA provide solution for fluid dynamics problem it will be good](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31774-if-catia-provide-solution-for-fluid-dynamics-problem-it-will-be-good) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Catia has computational fluid dynamic (CFD)
You have to add in floEFD into your catia. 
It can be added from version 5 or above. 

Similarly you can also..."

### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

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