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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
| Capability | Kerf | Dassault CATIA |
|---|---|---|
| Constraint sketcher (geo + dim)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Pad / pocket / revolveD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Fillet / chamfer (constant)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Variable-radius filletD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Shell / hollowD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Sweep (1 & 2 rail)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| LoftD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/feature_loft.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| NURBS surfacing (blend/network/patch)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/class_a_surfacing.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Assemblies — matesD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Assembly motion study / interferenceD1 |
yes
docs/domain_depth.md — D1 row: Assembly motion study / interference: [ ]
|
yes source ↗ |
| 2D drawings (views/dims/sections)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/make2d.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| GD&T on drawings / MBD / PMID1 |
yes
packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt/feature_control_frame.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Sheet metalD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/construction_verbs_tools.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Configurations / family variantsD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| FE — solid (tet/hex)D2 |
yes
packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/worker.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| FE — plate / shell (native)D2 |
yes
packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/plate.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Modal / buckling / nonlinearD2 |
yes
packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/nonlinear.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Fatigue (S-N, ε-N, rainflow)D2 |
yes
packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/aisc_member.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| AISC 360-22 steel (members)D2 |
yes
packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/aisc_member.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Spur/helical gear rating (AGMA 2001-D04)D3 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Bearings — ISO 281 L10D3 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Shaft (stress + critical speed)D3 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
no source ↗ |
| 3D wing VLM (+ viscous + compressibility)D5 |
yes
packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/vlm_viscous.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Doublet-lattice / flutterD5 |
yes
packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/flutter_pk.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Composites layup (CLT / drape / failure)D5 |
yes
packages/kerf-composites/src/kerf_composites/clt.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| 6-DOF flight dynamics + stability derivsD5 |
yes
packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/aeroelasticity.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Orbital (Kepler, J2/J3, Hohmann)D5 |
yes
packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/vlm_viscous.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Schematic capture (KiCad round-trip, ERC)D6 |
yes
src/components/CompareMd.jsx
|
no source ↗ |
| PCB layout (tscircuit, KiCad round-trip)D6 |
yes
src/components/CompareMd.jsx
|
no source ↗ |
| Signal integrity (Z0/crosstalk/eye/IBIS)D6 |
yes
packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py
|
no source ↗ |
| EMC (radiated/shielding/limits)D6 |
yes
packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py
|
no source ↗ |
| PDN (DC IR-drop + AC sweep)D6 |
yes
packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Silicon synth (Yosys) / STA / GDS / DRC / LVSD6 |
yes
packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Analog PVT-corner simD6 |
yes
packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py
|
no source ↗ |
| 3-axis CAM (profile/contour/pocket/face)D7 |
yes
packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/worker.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| 5-axis (kinematics + posts)D7 |
yes
packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/worker.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Adaptive / trochoidal clearingD7 |
yes
packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/adaptive.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Feeds & speeds + tool-lifeD7 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/cuttingtool/tool_life.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Moldflow / fill simD7 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Nesting (skyline + true-shape NFP)D7 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
no source ↗ |
| FDM slicing (Cura)D7 |
yes
src/components/CompareMd.jsx
|
no source ↗ |
| Horizontal+vertical alignment (clothoid, SSD)D8 |
yes
packages/kerf-civil/src
|
no source ↗ |
| Geotech (bearing/settlement/slope/pile/liquefaction)D8 |
yes
packages/kerf-civil/src
|
no source ↗ |
| Planar MBD (Lagrange/DAE, Baumgarte)D9 |
yes
packages/kerf-motion/src
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Kinematics (four-bar/slider-crank/cam)D9 |
yes
packages/kerf-motion/src
|
yes source ↗ |
| Controls — state-space / LQR / KalmanD9 |
yes
packages/kerf-motion/src
|
no source ↗ |
| System sim (Modelica DAE)D9 |
yes
packages/kerf-motion/src
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Wiring/harness (WireViz + 3D router)D10 |
yes
src/components/CompareMd.jsx
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| PLC IEC 61131-3 (ST/Ladder/FB/motion)D10 |
yes
src/components/CompareMd.jsx
|
no source ↗ |
| Solar PV (system + partial shading)D10 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
no source ↗ |
| GD&T data model (ASME Y14.5)D11 |
yes
packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt/feature_control_frame.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Tolerance stackup — 1D (WC/RSS/MC)D11 |
yes
packages/kerf-mates/src/kerf_mates/tolerance.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Tolerance stackup — 3D vector loopD11 |
yes
packages/kerf-mates/src/kerf_mates/tolerance3d.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Process capability (Cpk/Ppk)D11 |
yes
packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt/inspection_report.py
|
no source ↗ |
| BIM (walls/slabs/framing/stairs/IFC4)D13 |
yes
packages/kerf-bim/src
|
no source ↗ |
| Jewelry (41 modules)D13 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/plugin.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Should-cost (6 processes, Boothroyd-Dewhurst)D14 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/costing/estimate.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Material selection (Ashby)D14 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/matsel/multi_objective.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| LCA (full ISO 14040/44 4 phases)D14 |
yes
packages/kerf-lca/src/kerf_lca/phases.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Process simulation (moldflow/weld/AM/forming)D14 |
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.