# CATIA, DELMIA vs Inventor Comparison | | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 255 | 14 | 440 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (49.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (54.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $2085 1 year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### CATIA Pros: - Features (3 reviews) - 3D Modeling (2 reviews) Cons: - Complex Interface (2 reviews) - Complex UI (2 reviews) ### DELMIA **Not enough data** ### Inventor Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - 3D Modeling (1 reviews) Cons: - Assembly Issues (1 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (219 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (376 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.3 (222 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (377 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (107 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 7.7 (99 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (195 reviews) | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (346 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (94 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (217 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (371 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### CATIA #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### DELMIA #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Inventor #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: 1 Year Price: $2085 1 year Description: Choose online store or reseller or call toll-free 1-844-821-0545. [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CATIA** | N/A | N/A | | **DELMIA** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | 8.2/10 | 38 | #### Design | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (37 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (38 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (35 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (37 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (36 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (37 reviews) | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (36 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (36 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | ### Supply Chain Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CATIA** | N/A | N/A | | **DELMIA** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | N/A | N/A | #### Analytics | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Forecasting - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Tracking - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Collection - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Business Reporting - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Warehouse Management | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Sales and Operations Planning - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Production Planning - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workforce Management - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Process Automation - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CATIA** | N/A | N/A | | **DELMIA** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | 7.5/10 | 20 | #### Design | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (16 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (17 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (15 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (16 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (14 reviews) | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (16 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | | **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (18 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (18 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | ### Business Process Simulation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CATIA** | N/A | N/A | | **DELMIA** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | N/A | N/A | #### Model Development | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Process Mapping - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Abstraction - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Model Creation - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance Metrics | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Statistics - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Visualization - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Visualizations | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Verification - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-World Visualization - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real World Maps - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Scenario Analysis | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Monte Carlo Analysis - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sensitivity Analysis - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Parameter Variation Analysis - Simulation Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CATIA** | 8.4/10 | 9 | | **DELMIA** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | 9.0/10 | 6 | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text Editing Tools** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Files** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Interoperability** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Backwards compatibility** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Scripts** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Robotic Simulation Software | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CATIA** | N/A | N/A | | **DELMIA** | N/A | N/A | | **Inventor** | N/A | N/A | #### Simulation - Robotic Simulation Software | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Kinematic simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-robot motion simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dynamic simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cycle time estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Robot & Workcell Modeling - Robotic Simulation Software | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Process modelling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtual commissioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Robotic applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Layout design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Robot Programming - Robotic Simulation Software | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Collision-free path generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-brand compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offline programming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration & Extensibility - Robotic Simulation Software | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Artificial Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Robot models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CAD / CAM import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API & scripting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting and Data Analysis - Robotic Simulation Software | Feature | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scenario comparison** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to CATIA (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Unique to DELMIA (3):** [Business Process Simulation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-simulation), [Supply Chain Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-planning), [Robotic Simulation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/robotic-simulation-software) **Unique to Inventor (3):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | CATIA | DELMIA | Inventor | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 21.7% | 18.2% | 35.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 28.7% | 27.3% | 42.7% | | **Enterprise** | 49.6% | 54.5% | 22.3% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### DELMIA - **Automotive:** 54.5% - **Railroad Manufacture:** 9.1% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 9.1% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 9.1% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 9.1% #### Inventor - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 24.9% - **Machinery:** 7.8% - **Design:** 7.1% - **Construction:** 5.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.8% - **Utilities:** 3.8% - **Automotive:** 2.6% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.6% - **Industrial Automation:** 2.4% - **Education Management:** 2.4% - **Other:** 37.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to CATIA - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - 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[Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 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) - [SolidWorks Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-simulation/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 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) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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..." ### DELMIA - Title: [Is DELMIA a PLM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-delmia-a-plm) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Its a manufacturing planning and simulation software. Yes its part of PLM" ### Inventor - Title: [What are some of the best practices for students working in groups to use Inventor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-of-the-best-practices-for-students-working-in-groups-to-use-inventor) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi, to be honest with you, I would work with a consultant on that. It shouldn't take more than a day for a consultant to help with a report that will answer..." - Title: [How do you handle the data creation problem?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-handle-the-data-creation-problem) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You basically need to create each model from scratch in Inventor. You can copy your AutoCAD in Inventor and extrude the models but the models won't be..." - Title: [Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15145-is-integration-with-other-autodesk-products-being-considered) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtI" - Title: [Is there a good place to look for more advanced tutorials/examples for iLogic?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13895-is-there-a-good-place-to-look-for-more-advanced-tutorials-examples-for-ilogic) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I'm not aware of a flat out repository for examples, but there is a fantastic thread on the Inventor forum that showcases a ton of different examples. If you..." - Title: [there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12147-there-is-a-form-to-get-more-realistic-renders-from-inventor) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option. The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/catia-vs-delmia-vs-inventor)