Best Enterprise Simulation & CAE Software

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Researched and written by Daniel Rivera

Products classified in the overall Simulation & CAE category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, enterprise business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Enterprise Business Simulation & CAE to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Enterprise Business Simulation & CAE category.

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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Simcenter™ 3D software from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) solution designed to assist users in complex, multidisciplinary product performance

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 23% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Simcenter 3D Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Simulation
    41
    Simulation Tools
    37
    Ease of Use
    36
    Multiphysics Simulation
    21
    CAD Integration
    20
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    21
    Complexity
    18
    Expensive
    12
    Performance Issues
    12
    Difficult Learning
    9
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Simcenter 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.8
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.8
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    8.0
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    37,049 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Simcenter™ 3D software from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) solution designed to assist users in complex, multidisciplinary product performance

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 23% Mid-Market
Simcenter 3D Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Simulation
41
Simulation Tools
37
Ease of Use
36
Multiphysics Simulation
21
CAD Integration
20
Cons
Learning Curve
21
Complexity
18
Expensive
12
Performance Issues
12
Difficult Learning
9
Simcenter 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.8
Task
Average: 8.2
7.8
Integrate
Average: 8.1
8.0
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
37,049 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Simcenter Amesim is a leading integrated, scalable mechatronic system simulation platform that allows design engineers to virtually assess and optimize the systems’ performance. This will boost overal

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 41% Small-Business
    • 35% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Simcenter Amesim Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Simulation
    24
    Libraries
    19
    Ease of Use
    18
    Library Resources
    16
    Simulation Tools
    15
    Cons
    Integration Issues
    9
    Not User-Friendly
    7
    Expensive
    6
    Expensive Licensing
    5
    Learning Curve
    5
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  • Simcenter Amesim features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.1
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.8
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    8.3
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    37,049 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Simcenter Amesim is a leading integrated, scalable mechatronic system simulation platform that allows design engineers to virtually assess and optimize the systems’ performance. This will boost overal

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 41% Small-Business
  • 35% Enterprise
Simcenter Amesim Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Simulation
24
Libraries
19
Ease of Use
18
Library Resources
16
Simulation Tools
15
Cons
Integration Issues
9
Not User-Friendly
7
Expensive
6
Expensive Licensing
5
Learning Curve
5
Simcenter Amesim features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.1
Task
Average: 8.2
7.8
Integrate
Average: 8.1
8.3
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
37,049 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®

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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    MATLAB is a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks.

    Users
    • Graduate Research Assistant
    • Student
    Industries
    • Higher Education
    • Research
    Market Segment
    • 43% Enterprise
    • 30% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • MATLAB Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    11
    Features
    7
    Simulation
    5
    Usability
    5
    Insights
    4
    Cons
    Expensive
    4
    Difficult Learning
    2
    Lacking Features
    2
    Lack of Features
    2
    Missing Features
    2
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  • MATLAB features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.7
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.4
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    8.9
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    MathWorks
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Natick, MA
    Twitter
    @MATLAB
    99,867 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,496 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MATLAB is a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks.

Users
  • Graduate Research Assistant
  • Student
Industries
  • Higher Education
  • Research
Market Segment
  • 43% Enterprise
  • 30% Small-Business
MATLAB Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
11
Features
7
Simulation
5
Usability
5
Insights
4
Cons
Expensive
4
Difficult Learning
2
Lacking Features
2
Lack of Features
2
Missing Features
2
MATLAB features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.7
Task
Average: 8.2
8.4
Integrate
Average: 8.1
8.9
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
MathWorks
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Natick, MA
Twitter
@MATLAB
99,867 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,496 employees on LinkedIn®
(141)4.3 out of 5
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4th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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    By performing structural analyses on fully-featured CAD assemblies within minutes, SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry pr

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 52% Small-Business
    • 29% Mid-Market
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  • Altair SimSolid Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    40
    Simulation
    33
    Time Saving
    29
    Accuracy
    20
    Setup Ease
    18
    Cons
    Lack of Features
    9
    Meshing Issues
    6
    Not User-Friendly
    6
    Poor Interface
    6
    Complex Modeling
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Altair SimSolid features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    6.9
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    6.6
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    5.1
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    Altair
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Troy, MI
    Twitter
    @Altair_Inc
    7,333 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4,102 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

By performing structural analyses on fully-featured CAD assemblies within minutes, SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry pr

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 52% Small-Business
  • 29% Mid-Market
Altair SimSolid Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
40
Simulation
33
Time Saving
29
Accuracy
20
Setup Ease
18
Cons
Lack of Features
9
Meshing Issues
6
Not User-Friendly
6
Poor Interface
6
Complex Modeling
5
Altair SimSolid features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
6.9
Task
Average: 8.2
6.6
Integrate
Average: 8.1
5.1
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
Altair
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Troy, MI
Twitter
@Altair_Inc
7,333 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,102 employees on LinkedIn®
(119)4.5 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Ansys Fluent is the industry leading computational fluid dynamics, or CFD software, renowned for its advanced physics modeling capabilities and outstanding accuracy. As a general-purpose CFD software,

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    Market Segment
    • 40% Small-Business
    • 33% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Ansys Fluent Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    7
    Simulation
    5
    Accuracy
    4
    Features
    4
    User Interface
    4
    Cons
    Expensive
    3
    Difficult Learning
    2
    Resource Intensity
    2
    CAD Limitations
    1
    Expensive Licensing
    1
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  • Ansys Fluent features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.0
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.0
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    8.1
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Year Founded
    1970
    HQ Location
    Canonsburg, PA
    Twitter
    @ANSYS
    30,120 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,002 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ANSS
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Ansys Fluent is the industry leading computational fluid dynamics, or CFD software, renowned for its advanced physics modeling capabilities and outstanding accuracy. As a general-purpose CFD software,

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Aviation & Aerospace
Market Segment
  • 40% Small-Business
  • 33% Mid-Market
Ansys Fluent Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
7
Simulation
5
Accuracy
4
Features
4
User Interface
4
Cons
Expensive
3
Difficult Learning
2
Resource Intensity
2
CAD Limitations
1
Expensive Licensing
1
Ansys Fluent features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.0
Task
Average: 8.2
8.0
Integrate
Average: 8.1
8.1
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
1970
HQ Location
Canonsburg, PA
Twitter
@ANSYS
30,120 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,002 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ANSS
(251)4.6 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    SimScale is a leading cloud-native CAE platform that provides access to CFD, FEA, electromagnetics and thermodynamics simulation capabilities 100% via a standard web browser. No hardware, installation

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 59% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
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  • SimScale Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    86
    Simulation
    76
    Customer Support
    73
    Online Accessibility
    41
    Multiphysics Simulation
    20
    Cons
    Lack of Features
    23
    Meshing Issues
    19
    Slow Simulation
    13
    Missing Features
    12
    Performance Issues
    10
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    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.8
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.6
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    7.3
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    Munich, Germany
    Twitter
    @SimScale
    7,206 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    146 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SimScale is a leading cloud-native CAE platform that provides access to CFD, FEA, electromagnetics and thermodynamics simulation capabilities 100% via a standard web browser. No hardware, installation

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 59% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
SimScale Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
86
Simulation
76
Customer Support
73
Online Accessibility
41
Multiphysics Simulation
20
Cons
Lack of Features
23
Meshing Issues
19
Slow Simulation
13
Missing Features
12
Performance Issues
10
SimScale features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.8
Task
Average: 8.2
7.6
Integrate
Average: 8.1
7.3
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Munich, Germany
Twitter
@SimScale
7,206 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
146 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    ANSYS Mechanical Pro uses the ANSYS Mechanical interface to deliver powerful finite element modeling capabilities in a way that you can use to make real structural engineering decisions. A finite elem

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 39% Mid-Market
    • 35% Enterprise
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  • Ansys Mechanical Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    Simulation
    4
    3D Modeling
    2
    Accuracy
    2
    Customer Support
    2
    Cons
    Expensive Licensing
    2
    High System Requirements
    2
    Slow Simulation
    2
    Debugging Issues
    1
    Error Management
    1
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  • Ansys Mechanical features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    9.0
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    8.8
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Year Founded
    1970
    HQ Location
    Canonsburg, PA
    Twitter
    @ANSYS
    30,120 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,002 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ANSS
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ANSYS Mechanical Pro uses the ANSYS Mechanical interface to deliver powerful finite element modeling capabilities in a way that you can use to make real structural engineering decisions. A finite elem

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 39% Mid-Market
  • 35% Enterprise
Ansys Mechanical Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
Simulation
4
3D Modeling
2
Accuracy
2
Customer Support
2
Cons
Expensive Licensing
2
High System Requirements
2
Slow Simulation
2
Debugging Issues
1
Error Management
1
Ansys Mechanical features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.4
Task
Average: 8.2
9.0
Integrate
Average: 8.1
8.8
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
1970
HQ Location
Canonsburg, PA
Twitter
@ANSYS
30,120 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,002 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ANSS
(664)4.7 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes bui

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD software that allows users to work on projects from any device, offering features like version control, custom features, and real-time collaboration.
    • Reviewers like the flexibility of Onshape, praising its cloud-based approach that allows them to work from anywhere, its seamless collaboration features, and its robust version control system.
    • Users experienced some limitations with Onshape, noting that it lacks some functionalities of more mature CAD software, has issues with assembly build and edit options, and its drawing environment could be improved.
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  • Onshape Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    95
    Online Accessibility
    63
    Cloud Services
    58
    Collaboration
    58
    Features
    55
    Cons
    Missing Features
    66
    Lack of Features
    33
    Limited CAD Features
    26
    Internet Dependency
    25
    Limited Features
    24
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    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    6.7
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    5.3
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,379 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes bui

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD software that allows users to work on projects from any device, offering features like version control, custom features, and real-time collaboration.
  • Reviewers like the flexibility of Onshape, praising its cloud-based approach that allows them to work from anywhere, its seamless collaboration features, and its robust version control system.
  • Users experienced some limitations with Onshape, noting that it lacks some functionalities of more mature CAD software, has issues with assembly build and edit options, and its drawing environment could be improved.
Onshape Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
95
Online Accessibility
63
Cloud Services
58
Collaboration
58
Features
55
Cons
Missing Features
66
Lack of Features
33
Limited CAD Features
26
Internet Dependency
25
Limited Features
24
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.5
Task
Average: 8.2
6.7
Integrate
Average: 8.1
5.3
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,379 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software solution designed to assist engineers in modeling complex products and predicting their performance in real-world scen

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    Market Segment
    • 41% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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  • Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    10
    Simulation
    9
    Meshing Techniques
    8
    Multiphysics Simulation
    7
    Simulation Tools
    7
    Cons
    Complexity
    7
    Difficult Learning
    7
    Learning Curve
    6
    Integration Issues
    4
    Meshing Issues
    3
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  • Simcenter STAR-CCM+ features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    6.8
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    7.0
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    37,049 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software solution designed to assist engineers in modeling complex products and predicting their performance in real-world scen

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Aviation & Aerospace
Market Segment
  • 41% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
10
Simulation
9
Meshing Techniques
8
Multiphysics Simulation
7
Simulation Tools
7
Cons
Complexity
7
Difficult Learning
7
Learning Curve
6
Integration Issues
4
Meshing Issues
3
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.9
Task
Average: 8.2
6.8
Integrate
Average: 8.1
7.0
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
37,049 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
(67)4.3 out of 5
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    Altair® Inspire™ is an intuitive, powerful family of integrated software products that accelerates simulation-driven design throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to reality, while

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 45% Small-Business
    • 31% Enterprise
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  • Altair Inspire Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    16
    Efficiency
    9
    Features
    8
    Design Usability
    7
    Optimization Efficiency
    7
    Cons
    Complexity
    6
    Learning Curve
    5
    Not User-Friendly
    4
    Slow Simulation
    4
    Complex Modeling
    3
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.4
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.0
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    6.9
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    Altair
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Troy, MI
    Twitter
    @Altair_Inc
    7,333 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4,102 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Altair® Inspire™ is an intuitive, powerful family of integrated software products that accelerates simulation-driven design throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to reality, while

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 45% Small-Business
  • 31% Enterprise
Altair Inspire Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
16
Efficiency
9
Features
8
Design Usability
7
Optimization Efficiency
7
Cons
Complexity
6
Learning Curve
5
Not User-Friendly
4
Slow Simulation
4
Complex Modeling
3
Altair Inspire features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.4
Task
Average: 8.2
7.0
Integrate
Average: 8.1
6.9
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
Altair
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Troy, MI
Twitter
@Altair_Inc
7,333 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,102 employees on LinkedIn®
(493)4.5 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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Entry Level Price:$476.00
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    Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

    Users
    • Owner
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Autodesk Fusion is a software that allows users to create designs in a three-dimensional space, with features such as customizable toolbars, shortcuts, and advanced modeling tools.
    • Reviewers appreciate the software's user-friendly interface, the abundance of instructional videos, the quick response from customer support, and the ability to use it on different operating systems.
    • Users experienced difficulties with cloud-based computing options for remote collaboration, poor compatibility with other CAD software, limited customization options, and a steep learning curve.
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  • Autodesk Fusion Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    48
    Features
    34
    Features Functionality
    27
    Design Efficiency
    21
    Efficiency
    21
    Cons
    Missing Features
    17
    Difficult Learning
    15
    Performance Issues
    15
    Learning Curve
    13
    Limited Features
    12
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.2
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    8.1
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    282,926 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

Users
  • Owner
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Autodesk Fusion is a software that allows users to create designs in a three-dimensional space, with features such as customizable toolbars, shortcuts, and advanced modeling tools.
  • Reviewers appreciate the software's user-friendly interface, the abundance of instructional videos, the quick response from customer support, and the ability to use it on different operating systems.
  • Users experienced difficulties with cloud-based computing options for remote collaboration, poor compatibility with other CAD software, limited customization options, and a steep learning curve.
Autodesk Fusion Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
48
Features
34
Features Functionality
27
Design Efficiency
21
Efficiency
21
Cons
Missing Features
17
Difficult Learning
15
Performance Issues
15
Learning Curve
13
Limited Features
12
Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.5
Task
Average: 8.2
8.2
Integrate
Average: 8.1
8.1
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
282,926 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
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    SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 39% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SOLIDWORKS is a software tool used for 3D modeling, parametric design, and simulation, aiding in product design and prototyping.
    • Users frequently mention the software's intuitive interface, ease of use, and wide range of tools, including its ability to convert complex concepts into accurate 3D models, its seamless integration with other software, and its robust features for part and assembly design.
    • Reviewers noted that SOLIDWORKS can be costly, requires high-performance hardware to run smoothly, and can sometimes crash, resulting in loss of work, it also has a steep learning curve, limited OS compatibility, and can lag with large assemblies.
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  • SOLIDWORKS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    50
    Features
    31
    User Interface
    27
    3D Modeling
    24
    Intuitive
    17
    Cons
    Expensive
    17
    Performance Issues
    17
    Slow Performance
    15
    Assembly Issues
    14
    High System Requirements
    13
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.4
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    7.6
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    183,562 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
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SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 39% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SOLIDWORKS is a software tool used for 3D modeling, parametric design, and simulation, aiding in product design and prototyping.
  • Users frequently mention the software's intuitive interface, ease of use, and wide range of tools, including its ability to convert complex concepts into accurate 3D models, its seamless integration with other software, and its robust features for part and assembly design.
  • Reviewers noted that SOLIDWORKS can be costly, requires high-performance hardware to run smoothly, and can sometimes crash, resulting in loss of work, it also has a steep learning curve, limited OS compatibility, and can lag with large assemblies.
SOLIDWORKS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
50
Features
31
User Interface
27
3D Modeling
24
Intuitive
17
Cons
Expensive
17
Performance Issues
17
Slow Performance
15
Assembly Issues
14
High System Requirements
13
SOLIDWORKS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.3
Task
Average: 8.2
8.4
Integrate
Average: 8.1
7.6
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
183,562 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY
(435)4.4 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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Entry Level Price:$2085 1 year
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    Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 software provides engineers and designers professional grade design and engineering solution for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. With Inv

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Machinery
    Market Segment
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    18
    3D Modeling
    11
    Easy Learning
    10
    Accuracy
    9
    Ease of Learning
    9
    Cons
    Assembly Issues
    5
    Difficult Learning
    4
    Error Management
    4
    Assembly Difficulties
    3
    Complexity
    3
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    8.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.7
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.6
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    6.8
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    282,926 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 software provides engineers and designers professional grade design and engineering solution for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. With Inv

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Machinery
Market Segment
  • 43% Mid-Market
  • 35% Small-Business
Inventor Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
18
3D Modeling
11
Easy Learning
10
Accuracy
9
Ease of Learning
9
Cons
Assembly Issues
5
Difficult Learning
4
Error Management
4
Assembly Difficulties
3
Complexity
3
Inventor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.7
Task
Average: 8.2
7.6
Integrate
Average: 8.1
6.8
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
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Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
282,926 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(399)4.3 out of 5
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3rd Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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25% off: $82.5- $360.75/month
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    Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, ma

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    47
    3D Modeling
    39
    Features
    25
    Efficiency
    22
    CAD Designing
    21
    Cons
    Not User-Friendly
    21
    Missing Features
    18
    Performance Issues
    16
    Poor User Interface
    16
    Complexity
    11
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    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.1
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    7.9
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    37,049 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, ma

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Solid Edge Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
47
3D Modeling
39
Features
25
Efficiency
22
CAD Designing
21
Cons
Not User-Friendly
21
Missing Features
18
Performance Issues
16
Poor User Interface
16
Complexity
11
Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.1
Task
Average: 8.2
8.1
Integrate
Average: 8.1
7.9
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
37,049 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
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