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The Top 8 Easiest To Use Simulation & CAE Software

See the top Simulation & CAE Software products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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Onshape

8.8

Overall Usability Score

8.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

9.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.6

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

79%

Mid Market

17%

Enterprise

SimScale

8.7

Overall Usability Score

8.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.6

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

59%

Mid Market

28%

Enterprise

13%

Solid Edge

8.3

Overall Usability Score

8.3

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.6

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

53%

Mid Market

32%

Enterprise

15%

MATLAB

8.3

Overall Usability Score

8.3

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

9.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.6

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

30%

Mid Market

27%

Enterprise

43%

Inventor

8.2

Overall Usability Score

8.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.6

9.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

35%

Mid Market

43%

Enterprise

21%

Altair SimSolid

8.1

Overall Usability Score

8.1

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.6

7.9

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

55%

Mid Market

29%

Enterprise

17%

Autodesk Fusion

7.7

Overall Usability Score

7.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

6.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.6

8.2

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

69%

Mid Market

21%

Enterprise

10%

Ansys Fluent

7.7

Overall Usability Score

7.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.6

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

40%

Mid Market

32%

Enterprise

28%