Best Software for 2025 is now live!
|| products.size

Best Simulation & CAE Software for for Small Business

Daniel Rivera
DR
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, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small 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 Small Business Simulation & CAE category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Simulation & CAE Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Simulation & CAE Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

G2 takes pride in showing unbiased reviews on user satisfaction in our ratings and reports. We do not allow paid placements in any of our ratings, rankings, or reports. Learn about our scoring methodologies.

1 filter applied
Clear All

46 Listings in Small Business Simulation & CAE Available

By PTC
(662)4.7 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
Save to My Lists
Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • 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 built-

    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 system that allows users to work from any location, collaborate on the same part or assembly, and integrate with various online analysis tools.
    • Users like the accessibility of Onshape, its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, the integrated parts management, and the fact that it requires no bulky local installation or special workstations.
    • Users experienced issues with the drawing environment being inconsistent, concerns about overall cloud security, limitations in dimensioning and annotation in drawings, and dependency on internet for working.
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    92
    Online Accessibility
    61
    Cloud Services
    58
    Collaboration
    53
    Features
    53
    Cons
    Missing Features
    65
    Lack of Features
    35
    Internet Dependency
    25
    Limited CAD Features
    25
    Limited Features
    23
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    6.9
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    5.4
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
  • Seller Details
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,521 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 built-

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 system that allows users to work from any location, collaborate on the same part or assembly, and integrate with various online analysis tools.
  • Users like the accessibility of Onshape, its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, the integrated parts management, and the fact that it requires no bulky local installation or special workstations.
  • Users experienced issues with the drawing environment being inconsistent, concerns about overall cloud security, limitations in dimensioning and annotation in drawings, and dependency on internet for working.
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
92
Online Accessibility
61
Cloud Services
58
Collaboration
53
Features
53
Cons
Missing Features
65
Lack of Features
35
Internet Dependency
25
Limited CAD Features
25
Limited Features
23
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
6.9
Integrate
Average: 8.1
5.4
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,521 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
(729)4.5 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • 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
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    9
    Simulation
    6
    Features
    5
    Problem Solving
    5
    Insights
    4
    Cons
    Expensive
    3
    Cost
    2
    Difficult Learning
    2
    High System Requirements
    2
    Lack of Features
    2
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Seller
    MathWorks
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Natick, MA
    Twitter
    @MATLAB
    99,691 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
9
Simulation
6
Features
5
Problem Solving
5
Insights
4
Cons
Expensive
3
Cost
2
Difficult Learning
2
High System Requirements
2
Lack of 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
99,691 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,496 employees on LinkedIn®

This is how G2 Deals can help you:

  • Easily shop for curated – and trusted – software
  • Own your own software buying journey
  • Discover exclusive deals on software
(162)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • 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
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    45
    Ease of Use
    42
    Simulation Tools
    41
    Efficiency
    24
    CAD Integration
    22
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    24
    Complexity
    22
    Expensive
    13
    Not User-Friendly
    12
    Performance Issues
    12
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,933 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
45
Ease of Use
42
Simulation Tools
41
Efficiency
24
CAD Integration
22
Cons
Learning Curve
24
Complexity
22
Expensive
13
Not User-Friendly
12
Performance Issues
12
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
36,933 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
(131)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
6th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    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
    • 56% Small-Business
    • 28% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    30
    Time Saving
    26
    Simulation
    23
    Accuracy
    17
    Meshing Techniques
    14
    Cons
    Lack of Features
    9
    Missing Features
    4
    Poor Interface
    4
    Assembly Issues
    3
    Complex Modeling
    3
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    6.8
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    6.3
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    5.1
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
  • Seller Details
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Altair
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Troy, MI
    Twitter
    @Altair_Inc
    7,339 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4,102 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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
  • 56% Small-Business
  • 28% 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
30
Time Saving
26
Simulation
23
Accuracy
17
Meshing Techniques
14
Cons
Lack of Features
9
Missing Features
4
Poor Interface
4
Assembly Issues
3
Complex Modeling
3
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
6.8
Task
Average: 8.2
6.3
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
7,339 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,102 employees on LinkedIn®
(234)4.6 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • 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
    • 28% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    75
    Simulation
    68
    Customer Support
    64
    Online Accessibility
    33
    Multiphysics Simulation
    18
    Cons
    Lack of Features
    23
    Meshing Issues
    17
    Missing Features
    11
    Slow Simulation
    11
    Performance Issues
    10
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • SimScale features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.6
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    7.3
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
  • Seller Details
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    Munich, Germany
    Twitter
    @SimScale
    7,234 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
  • 28% 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
75
Simulation
68
Customer Support
64
Online Accessibility
33
Multiphysics Simulation
18
Cons
Lack of Features
23
Meshing Issues
17
Missing Features
11
Slow Simulation
11
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
7.9
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
7,234 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
146 employees on LinkedIn®
(399)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
3rd Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
Save to My Lists
25% off: $82.5- $360.75/month
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,933 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.

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
36,933 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
(98)4.4 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • 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
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    25
    Libraries
    19
    Ease of Use
    18
    Library Resources
    16
    Multiphysics Simulation
    15
    Cons
    Integration Issues
    9
    Not User-Friendly
    7
    Expensive
    6
    Poor Documentation
    6
    Complexity
    5
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,933 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
25
Libraries
19
Ease of Use
18
Library Resources
16
Multiphysics Simulation
15
Cons
Integration Issues
9
Not User-Friendly
7
Expensive
6
Poor Documentation
6
Complexity
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
36,933 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
    • 40% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    11
    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
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,933 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 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
  • 40% 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
11
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
36,933 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
(493)4.5 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
View top Consulting Services for Autodesk Fusion
Save to My Lists
Entry Level Price:$476.00
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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 CAD software that offers advanced modeling tools, customizable toolbars, and shortcuts to improve productivity and speed up the design process.
    • Reviewers like the software's user-friendly interface, the variety of features it offers, its ability to handle projects in an integrated and streamlined way, and the option to share projects online for collaborative work.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with poor compatibility with other CAD software, limited customization options, difficulty in extracting construction drawings from 3D models, and dependency on an internet connection for cloud-based features.
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    47
    Features
    31
    Features Functionality
    25
    Collaboration
    20
    Ease of Learning
    20
    Cons
    Missing Features
    16
    Difficult Learning
    15
    Performance Issues
    14
    Learning Curve
    13
    Limited Features
    13
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,788 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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 CAD software that offers advanced modeling tools, customizable toolbars, and shortcuts to improve productivity and speed up the design process.
  • Reviewers like the software's user-friendly interface, the variety of features it offers, its ability to handle projects in an integrated and streamlined way, and the option to share projects online for collaborative work.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with poor compatibility with other CAD software, limited customization options, difficulty in extracting construction drawings from 3D models, and dependency on an internet connection for cloud-based features.
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
47
Features
31
Features Functionality
25
Collaboration
20
Ease of Learning
20
Cons
Missing Features
16
Difficult Learning
15
Performance Issues
14
Learning Curve
13
Limited Features
13
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
283,788 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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 that converts complex concepts into accurate 3D models with its features and user-friendly interface.
    • Users like SolidWorks for its simulation capabilities, customization, wide industry use, detailed documentation, intuitive interface for part and assembly design, and its ability to export to various file types.
    • Users mentioned that SolidWorks has costly licensing, limited cloud integration, requires high-performance hardware to run smoothly, is resource intensive, has limited features for multiple analysis, and can sometimes crash, especially with large assemblies loading.
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    52
    Features
    33
    3D Modeling
    27
    User Interface
    25
    Simple
    18
    Cons
    Performance Issues
    21
    Expensive
    17
    Slow Performance
    17
    Assembly Issues
    16
    High System Requirements
    14
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    183,717 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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 that converts complex concepts into accurate 3D models with its features and user-friendly interface.
  • Users like SolidWorks for its simulation capabilities, customization, wide industry use, detailed documentation, intuitive interface for part and assembly design, and its ability to export to various file types.
  • Users mentioned that SolidWorks has costly licensing, limited cloud integration, requires high-performance hardware to run smoothly, is resource intensive, has limited features for multiple analysis, and can sometimes crash, especially with large assemblies loading.
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
52
Features
33
3D Modeling
27
User Interface
25
Simple
18
Cons
Performance Issues
21
Expensive
17
Slow Performance
17
Assembly Issues
16
High System Requirements
14
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
183,717 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY
(59)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    HEEDS is a multi-disciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO) software solution designed to assist users in automating workflows, conducting design space exploration, and optimizing product de

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 37% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • HEEDS 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
    24
    Simulation
    17
    Automation
    16
    Optimization Efficiency
    16
    User Interface
    12
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    12
    Expensive
    10
    Complexity
    7
    Poor Customer Support
    7
    Difficult Learning
    5
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • HEEDS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.0
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    7.4
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
  • Seller Details
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,933 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.

HEEDS is a multi-disciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO) software solution designed to assist users in automating workflows, conducting design space exploration, and optimizing product de

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 37% Mid-Market
HEEDS 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
24
Simulation
17
Automation
16
Optimization Efficiency
16
User Interface
12
Cons
Learning Curve
12
Expensive
10
Complexity
7
Poor Customer Support
7
Difficult Learning
5
HEEDS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.9
Task
Average: 8.2
8.0
Integrate
Average: 8.1
7.4
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,933 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
(119)4.5 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • 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
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    Simulation
    11
    Ease of Use
    10
    User Interface
    9
    Accuracy
    6
    Features
    6
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    4
    Expensive
    4
    Integration Issues
    4
    Complex Modeling
    3
    Limited Resources
    3
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    1970
    HQ Location
    Canonsburg, PA
    Twitter
    @ANSYS
    30,006 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
Simulation
11
Ease of Use
10
User Interface
9
Accuracy
6
Features
6
Cons
Difficult Learning
4
Expensive
4
Integration Issues
4
Complex Modeling
3
Limited Resources
3
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
30,006 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,002 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ANSS
(64)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Save to My Lists
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
    • 47% Small-Business
    • 31% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    13
    Multiphysics Simulation
    7
    Efficiency
    6
    Features
    6
    Simulation
    6
    Cons
    Complexity
    5
    Complex Modeling
    3
    Difficult Learning
    3
    Learning Curve
    3
    Not User-Friendly
    3
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
    7.3
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    6.9
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    6.8
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
  • Seller Details
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Altair
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Troy, MI
    Twitter
    @Altair_Inc
    7,339 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4,102 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
  • 47% 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
13
Multiphysics Simulation
7
Efficiency
6
Features
6
Simulation
6
Cons
Complexity
5
Complex Modeling
3
Difficult Learning
3
Learning Curve
3
Not User-Friendly
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
7.3
Task
Average: 8.2
6.9
Integrate
Average: 8.1
6.8
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
Altair
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Troy, MI
Twitter
@Altair_Inc
7,339 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,102 employees on LinkedIn®
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Advanced Design System is the world’s leading electronic design automation software for RF, microwave, and high-speed digital applications. ADS pioneers the most innovative and powerful integrated cir

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 73% Small-Business
    • 27% Enterprise
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • Keysight ADS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    9.3
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.8
    Integrate
    Average: 8.1
    10.0
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
  • Seller Details
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Santa Rosa, California, United States
    Twitter
    @Keysight
    13,614 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    12,235 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NYSE: KEYS
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Advanced Design System is the world’s leading electronic design automation software for RF, microwave, and high-speed digital applications. ADS pioneers the most innovative and powerful integrated cir

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 73% Small-Business
  • 27% Enterprise
Keysight ADS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
9.3
Task
Average: 8.2
8.8
Integrate
Average: 8.1
10.0
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Twitter
@Keysight
13,614 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
12,235 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE: KEYS
(435)4.4 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
View top Consulting Services for Inventor
Save to My Lists
Entry Level Price:$2085 1 year
  • Overview
    Expand/Collapse Overview
  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    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
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • 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
    12
    Accuracy
    10
    Easy Learning
    10
    Ease of Learning
    9
    Cons
    Assembly Issues
    5
    Difficult Learning
    5
    Complexity
    4
    Error Management
    4
    Assembly Difficulties
    3
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
  • 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
  • Seller Details
    Expand/Collapse Seller Details
  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,788 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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
12
Accuracy
10
Easy Learning
10
Ease of Learning
9
Cons
Assembly Issues
5
Difficult Learning
5
Complexity
4
Error Management
4
Assembly Difficulties
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
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,788 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK