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At a Glance
AFT Fathom
AFT Fathom
Star Rating
(15)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Aspen HYSYS
Aspen HYSYS
Star Rating
(45)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Aspen HYSYS excels in process simulation capabilities, particularly in the oil and gas sector, with features like the "Process Flow Diagram" that allows for detailed modeling of complex systems.
  • Reviewers mention that AFT Fathom shines in fluid flow analysis, with its "Pipe Flow Analysis" feature being highlighted for its accuracy and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for users focused on hydraulic modeling.
  • G2 users indicate that Aspen HYSYS has a steeper learning curve, with an ease of use score of 8.5, while AFT Fathom is noted for its user-friendly interface, achieving a higher score of 8.8, which makes it more accessible for new users.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have comparable quality of support, each scoring 8.5, but reviewers mention that Aspen HYSYS has a more extensive knowledge base and community forums that can be beneficial for troubleshooting.
  • Reviewers say that Aspen HYSYS has a more robust product direction with a positive feedback score of 7.7, while AFT Fathom's score of 5.3 suggests that users feel less confident about its future development and feature enhancements.
  • Users report that Aspen HYSYS is particularly strong in meeting requirements for large-scale projects, with a score of 9.0, while AFT Fathom, with a score of 8.3, is better suited for smaller, more focused applications in fluid dynamics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AFT Fathom
No pricing available
Aspen HYSYS
No pricing available
Free Trial
AFT Fathom
No trial information available
Aspen HYSYS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
12
9.0
34
Ease of Use
8.8
12
8.5
34
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.1
6
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.8
6
Quality of Support
8.5
11
8.5
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
5.3
10
7.7
31
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AFT Fathom
AFT Fathom
Aspen HYSYS
Aspen HYSYS
AFT Fathom and Aspen HYSYS are categorized as Oil and Gas Simulation and Modeling
Unique Categories
AFT Fathom
AFT Fathom has no unique categories
Aspen HYSYS
Aspen HYSYS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AFT Fathom
AFT Fathom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.0%
Aspen HYSYS
Aspen HYSYS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.9%
Reviewers' Industry
AFT Fathom
AFT Fathom
Oil & Energy
60.0%
Design
13.3%
Chemicals
13.3%
Utilities
6.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.7%
Other
0.0%
Aspen HYSYS
Aspen HYSYS
Chemicals
34.2%
Oil & Energy
31.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.9%
Utilities
5.3%
Higher Education
5.3%
Other
15.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
AFT Fathom
AFT Fathom
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SK
Santosh K.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

Fathom is user friendly and provides an easy way to analyze various scenarios in one file

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Oil & Energy

Relatively slow runtime.................

Aspen HYSYS
Aspen HYSYS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ridhollahi R.
RR
Ridhollahi R.
Verified User in Education Management

this application help me to simulate gas processing and distillation process. also easy to calculate the capacity of cooling water needed for heat exchanger. The interfaced used is easy to understood, even by a colleaguer.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Chemicals

The small mistake will stop the result and stock it

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Discussions
AFT Fathom
AFT Fathom Discussions
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Aspen HYSYS
Aspen HYSYS Discussions
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