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Paid plans start at $5/mo.
CATIA pricing starts at $5 per month, but that rate is for the student edition, restricted to educational, non-commercial use. For commercial work, CATIA for AEC is listed at $544.75 per user per month with annual billing; mechanical design starts at $602 per month, also billed annually. The pricing page lists several higher tiers, reaching $2,415.50 per month for Design & Simulation Engineering – Elite. Check billing terms and the Elite monthly price before budgeting.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATIA for AEC | $544.75 | — | Architecture, engineering and construction teams |
| CATIA Mechanical Designer – Essential | $602.42 | $602 | Mechanical design essentials |
| CATIA Mechanical Designer – Master | $769.17 | $769 | Advanced mechanical design |
| CATIA Mechanical Designer – Elite | $1,243.83 | $1,243 | Full mechanical design needs |
| CATIA Design & Simulation Engineering – Essential | $932.33 | $932 | Essential design and simulation |
| CATIA Design & Simulation Engineering – Master | $1,403.67 | $1,403 | Advanced design and simulation |
| CATIA Design & Simulation Engineering – Elite | $2,415.50 | — | Elite design and simulation |
| CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE Student Edition | $5 | — | Students using CATIA for education |
What a team pays per month
| Plan | 1 seat | 5 seats | 10 seats | 25 seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATIA for AEC | $544.75 | $2,723.75 | $5,447.50 | $13,618.75 |
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
Student price is restricted
The $5/month edition is for students and educational, non-commercial use; it is not a commercial entry plan.
Annual billing commitment
The listed rates are annual prices or monthly equivalents billed annually. Confirm the total commitment before comparing monthly cash costs.
AEC quarterly billing differs
CATIA for AEC also lists $1,961 per quarter. Compare that term directly with the annual-billing rate before choosing.
Elite monthly price unconfirmed
Design & Simulation Engineering – Elite lists $2,415.50 per month on annual billing; its monthly price is marked to be confirmed.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture and construction teams | CATIA for AEC | It is the listed option for architecture, engineering and construction teams, with a single-user subscription. |
| Mechanical design essentials | CATIA Mechanical Designer – Essential | The pricing page positions this tier for mechanical design essentials; it is listed at $602 per month. |
| Design and simulation essentials | CATIA Design & Simulation Engineering – Essential | Choose this tier if you need the listed essential design and simulation plan, priced at $932.33 per month on annual billing. |
04Is CATIA worth the money?
CATIA may justify its price for teams that need 3D modeling, simulation, virtual twins and product-data tools in one portfolio. The entry price is misleading if you are buying for commercial use: the $5 student edition is non-commercial, while listed commercial rates start much higher and rise to $2,415.50 per month. Plan for annual billing and migration friction, too. The available information does not establish that CATIA beats SOLIDWORKS or another design tool; compare your workflows and switching costs before committing.
CATIA pricing FAQ
Is CATIA owned by Dassault?
The vendor's homepage material describes Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio, but does not name CATIA directly. CATIA is presented here as the product being priced, so we cannot verify ownership from that homepage text alone. Check Dassault Systèmes’ current product and corporate information for a definitive ownership statement.
Which version of CATIA is best?
There is no single best tier in the published pricing information. It labels Mechanical Designer – Essential, Master and Elite for increasing mechanical-design needs, and Design & Simulation Engineering tiers for those workflows. Match the plan to your work, then ask the vendor to confirm included capabilities before purchase.
Is CATIA better than SOLIDWORKS?
The published material does not compare CATIA with SOLIDWORKS, so it cannot support a claim that one is better. CATIA’s described portfolio includes 3D modeling, simulation, virtual twins, collaboration and product-data tools. Compare the functions your team needs, total contract cost and migration effort before switching.
Which companies use CATIA software?
The published published material does not name companies using CATIA, so we cannot provide a verified customer list. Ask Dassault Systèmes for references in your industry and confirm that those customers use the specific CATIA plan and workflows you are considering.