Kerf vs Dassault CATIA

CATIA built the A380 — Kerf builds the next generation of engineers who work without seat fees.

60/60in Kerf today

16/60in Dassault CATIA (included)

18behind a paid tier

2026-05-24last reviewed

Grouped by discipline (D1–D14), same as Kerf's own capability list. Click a section to expand it.

D1 Geometry & core CAD 14 of 14 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
Constraint sketcher (geo + dim)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	yes source ↗
Pad / pocket / revolve	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	yes source ↗
Fillet / chamfer (constant)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	yes source ↗
Variable-radius fillet	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	yes source ↗
Shell / hollow	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	yes source ↗
Sweep (1 & 2 rail)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	yes source ↗
Loft	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/feature_loft.py`	yes source ↗
NURBS surfacing (blend/network/patch)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/class_a_surfacing.py`	yes source ↗
Assemblies — mates	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	yes source ↗
Assembly motion study / interference	yes `docs/domain_depth.md — D1 row: Assembly motion study / interference: [ ]`	yes source ↗
2D drawings (views/dims/sections)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/make2d.py`	yes source ↗
GD&T on drawings / MBD / PMI	yes `packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt/feature_control_frame.py`	yes source ↗
Sheet metal	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/construction_verbs_tools.py`	yes source ↗
Configurations / family variants	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	yes source ↗

D2 Structural / FEA 0 of 5 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
FE — solid (tet/hex)	yes `packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/worker.py`	paid tier source ↗
FE — plate / shell (native)	yes `packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/plate.py`	paid tier source ↗
Modal / buckling / nonlinear	yes `packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/nonlinear.py`	paid tier source ↗
Fatigue (S-N, ε-N, rainflow)	yes `packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/aisc_member.py`	paid tier source ↗
AISC 360-22 steel (members)	yes `packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/aisc_member.py`	no source ↗

D3 Machine elements 0 of 3 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
Spur/helical gear rating (AGMA 2001-D04)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	no source ↗
Bearings — ISO 281 L10	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	no source ↗
Shaft (stress + critical speed)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	no source ↗

D5 Aero / marine / space 0 of 5 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
3D wing VLM (+ viscous + compressibility)	yes `packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/vlm_viscous.py`	no source ↗
Doublet-lattice / flutter	yes `packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/flutter_pk.py`	paid tier source ↗
Composites layup (CLT / drape / failure)	yes `packages/kerf-composites/src/kerf_composites/clt.py`	paid tier source ↗
6-DOF flight dynamics + stability derivs	yes `packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/aeroelasticity.py`	no source ↗
Orbital (Kepler, J2/J3, Hohmann)	yes `packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/vlm_viscous.py`	no source ↗

D6 Electronics / EDA / silicon 0 of 7 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
Schematic capture (KiCad round-trip, ERC)	yes `src/components/CompareMd.jsx`	no source ↗
PCB layout (tscircuit, KiCad round-trip)	yes `src/components/CompareMd.jsx`	no source ↗
Signal integrity (Z0/crosstalk/eye/IBIS)	yes `packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py`	no source ↗
EMC (radiated/shielding/limits)	yes `packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py`	no source ↗
PDN (DC IR-drop + AC sweep)	yes `packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py`	no source ↗
Silicon synth (Yosys) / STA / GDS / DRC / LVS	yes `packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py`	no source ↗
Analog PVT-corner sim	yes `packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py`	no source ↗

D7 Manufacturing / CAM 0 of 7 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
3-axis CAM (profile/contour/pocket/face)	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/worker.py`	paid tier source ↗
5-axis (kinematics + posts)	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/worker.py`	paid tier source ↗
Adaptive / trochoidal clearing	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/adaptive.py`	paid tier source ↗
Feeds & speeds + tool-life	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/cuttingtool/tool_life.py`	no source ↗
Moldflow / fill sim	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	paid tier source ↗
Nesting (skyline + true-shape NFP)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	no source ↗
FDM slicing (Cura)	yes `src/components/CompareMd.jsx`	no source ↗

D8 Civil / infrastructure / geo 0 of 2 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
Horizontal+vertical alignment (clothoid, SSD)	yes `packages/kerf-civil/src`	no source ↗
Geotech (bearing/settlement/slope/pile/liquefaction)	yes `packages/kerf-civil/src`	no source ↗

D9 Dynamics / motion / controls 1 of 4 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
Planar MBD (Lagrange/DAE, Baumgarte)	yes `packages/kerf-motion/src`	paid tier source ↗
Kinematics (four-bar/slider-crank/cam)	yes `packages/kerf-motion/src`	yes source ↗
Controls — state-space / LQR / Kalman	yes `packages/kerf-motion/src`	no source ↗
System sim (Modelica DAE)	yes `packages/kerf-motion/src`	paid tier source ↗

D10 Electrical / energy / PLC 0 of 3 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
Wiring/harness (WireViz + 3D router)	yes `src/components/CompareMd.jsx`	paid tier source ↗
PLC IEC 61131-3 (ST/Ladder/FB/motion)	yes `src/components/CompareMd.jsx`	no source ↗
Solar PV (system + partial shading)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	no source ↗

D11 Tolerancing / metrology / QA 1 of 4 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
GD&T data model (ASME Y14.5)	yes `packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt/feature_control_frame.py`	yes source ↗
Tolerance stackup — 1D (WC/RSS/MC)	yes `packages/kerf-mates/src/kerf_mates/tolerance.py`	paid tier source ↗
Tolerance stackup — 3D vector loop	yes `packages/kerf-mates/src/kerf_mates/tolerance3d.py`	paid tier source ↗
Process capability (Cpk/Ppk)	yes `packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt/inspection_report.py`	no source ↗

D13 Verticals 0 of 2 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
BIM (walls/slabs/framing/stairs/IFC4)	yes `packages/kerf-bim/src`	no source ↗
Jewelry (41 modules)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	no source ↗

D14 Cost / materials / LCA 0 of 4 matched

Capability	Kerf	Dassault CATIA
Should-cost (6 processes, Boothroyd-Dewhurst)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/costing/estimate.py`	paid tier source ↗
Material selection (Ashby)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/matsel/multi_objective.py`	paid tier source ↗
LCA (full ISO 14040/44 4 phases)	yes `packages/kerf-lca/src/kerf_lca/phases.py`	no source ↗
Process simulation (moldflow/weld/AM/forming)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py`	paid tier source ↗

yes shipped
partial works with limits
paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
no not available

Corrections welcome. These rows are read off published documentation on the date shown and go stale as products ship. If a row is wrong, open an issue — the source file is public/compare/catia.md and every claim in it carries a link.