CADMATIC
Finnish design software for shipbuilding and industrial plants, licensed by token subscription or perpetual licence with maintenance
Quick Overview
| Company | Cadmatic Oy |
|---|---|
| Category | CAD Software |
| Headquarters | Turku, Finland |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Finland (EU) |
| Data Location | Desktop applications; eShare for information sharing |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Hull, Outfitting, 3D Plant Design, Electrical, P&ID, Materials, Engineering, eShare digital twin |
| Pricing | Pricing not published; Cadmatic One License subscription or perpetual with maintenance |
| Best For | Shipyards, EPC contractors and plant owner-operators |
| Replaces | AVEVA, Smart 3D |
Detailed Review
Cadmatic serves shipbuilding, offshore, power, chemical, pulp and paper and other plant industries. The company says it serves more than 6,000 organisations in over 60 countries.
Its eCommerce terms name Cadmatic Oy, business ID 0614265-9, Linnankatu 52 A, Turku, Finland, together with Cadmatic EAC Oy in Kotka.
Cadmatic One License
COL is a token-based subscription; tokens are borrowed from a shared pool when a user opens an application and returned on closing.
Perpetual option
The vendor also sells perpetual licences with a three-year initial maintenance period and automatic one-year renewals.
Marine and plant
The portfolio covers hull and outfitting for ships, 3D plant design, electrical, P&ID and a digital twin.
Limitations to Consider
This is a vertical tool for ships and plants, not a replacement for general drafting; see BricsCAD for that. No prices are published. Sales are consultative, so small teams face a longer evaluation.
Who Should Use CADMATIC
Marine and industrial engineering organisations that want a Finnish vendor.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Specialised marine and plant tools
- Token licensing lets users switch tools
- Perpetual option available
- Finnish contracting entity
- Large customer base per vendor
Cons
- No published prices
- Niche focus
- Not for DWG drafting
- Consultative sales process
Alternatives to CADMATIC
Other European cad software worth comparing before you decide:
BricsCAD
Belgium · DWG-based 2D and 3D CAD from Ghent, with BIM and mechanical toolsets
ARES Commander
Germany · Family-owned Berlin CAD in DWG for Windows, macOS and Linux
Archicad
Hungary · BIM design software for architects, from Budapest
Allplan
Germany · BIM platform for architecture, structural and civil engineering
See all European cad software or compare them directly against AVEVA on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
A token-based subscription where a shared pool of tokens is borrowed when users open applications.
Cadmatic Oy in Turku, Finland.
Yes, perpetual licences with maintenance are offered.