Qatium
Civil engineering design software
CAD software
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What is Qatium
Qatium is a cloud-based water infrastructure modeling and planning platform used to analyze and manage drinking water distribution networks. It supports utilities and engineering teams with hydraulic simulation, scenario comparison, and collaboration around network data and operational decisions. The product emphasizes web access, multi-user workflows, and integration with common water network data sources rather than desktop CAD-centric drafting.
Cloud-native collaboration workflows
Qatium runs in a browser and supports multi-user access to the same network model, which helps teams review scenarios and changes without exchanging desktop project files. This approach can reduce friction for distributed teams and stakeholders who need read access. It also aligns with iterative planning workflows where multiple alternatives are evaluated and documented.
Water network simulation focus
The platform centers on hydraulic modeling for water distribution systems, including scenario analysis for operational and planning questions. This specialization fits utilities and water engineering consultancies that need network behavior insights rather than general-purpose drafting. It provides a workflow that is distinct from CAD-first civil design tools that require separate analysis products for water modeling.
Integrations and data connectivity
Qatium is designed to connect with existing utility data sources and commonly used water modeling formats, supporting import/export and synchronization patterns. This can help teams leverage GIS/asset data and reduce rework when building or updating models. Data connectivity is important for maintaining a living model as network information changes over time.
Not a full CAD tool
Qatium is not positioned as a general CAD drafting environment for producing detailed civil construction drawings. Teams that need comprehensive plan production, corridor/road design, or broad BIM/CAD deliverables typically still require dedicated CAD platforms. As a result, Qatium often complements rather than replaces CAD-centric design software.
Water-domain scope constraints
The product’s core value is water distribution modeling, so it may not cover the breadth of civil engineering disciplines handled by broader civil design suites. Organizations looking for one environment for roads, land development, structures, and utilities may find functional gaps. This can increase the need for additional tools and integrations across the project lifecycle.
Enterprise controls vary by plan
Capabilities such as advanced governance, auditability, and organization-wide administration can depend on subscription tier and deployment requirements. Regulated utilities may need to validate security, data residency, and access controls against internal policies before standardizing. Buyers should confirm API availability, SSO options, and administrative features during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 (Free forever) | 1 user; Personal networks; Up to 5,000 customer points; 1 day historical data; Core operational plugins; No credit card required; "Core support" included. |
| Pro | Not publicly listed — contact sales | Intended for most utility operations; 3 users included in base price (can expand up to 5); 5,001–20,000 customer points; 30 days historical data; All operational plugins; Dashboards, save & compare scenarios, team collaboration & sharing; Support within 24h. |
| Business | Not publicly listed — contact sales | For larger teams; 5 users included in base price (can expand up to 10); 20,001–40,000 customer points; 60 days historical data; Network zones, real-time collaboration, user permissions & roles, live support. |
| Enterprise | Custom (contact sales) | Custom numbers of users/networks/customer points; Team Workspaces, Single sign-on (SSO) & 2FA, Auditing & monitoring, Custom plugins/data import, Priority support, Sovereign data storage (optional). |
Additional official pricing details / add-ons (explicitly listed on Qatium official site):
- Additional users (Pro/Business exceed included seats): €50 per user / month.
- Additional networks (beyond included networks): €150 per network / month.
- Additional team workspaces: €50 per workspace / month.
- Marketplace / plugin example prices (official marketplace listings): Minimum Night Flow Monitor €1,500.00 / year; Pressure Sensor Placement €800.00 / year; Estimated Leakage €800.00 / year; (plugin prices sold separately).
