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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2085 1 year
Altair Hypermesh
Star Rating
(79)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Altair HypermeshInventor
Star Rating
(437)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Inventor excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.0, while Altair Hypermesh scores lower at 8.1, indicating that Inventor may provide a more robust modeling experience for users focused on detailed design work.
- Reviewers mention that Altair Hypermesh shines in finite element analysis with a score of 8.8, compared to Inventor's 7.5, suggesting that users looking for advanced simulation capabilities may prefer Hypermesh for its superior analytical tools.
- G2 users highlight that Inventor's drawing tools score 8.6, outperforming Hypermesh's 7.7, which indicates that Inventor may be more suitable for users who prioritize detailed technical drawings in their design process.
- Users on G2 report that Altair Hypermesh offers better fluid analysis capabilities with a score of 8.0, while Inventor's score of 5.6 suggests that users needing fluid dynamics simulations might find Hypermesh more effective for their needs.
- Reviewers say that Inventor's ease of use is rated at 8.3, slightly lower than Hypermesh's 8.4, indicating that while both are user-friendly, Hypermesh may have a slight edge in terms of overall usability for new users.
- Users report that Altair Hypermesh provides superior customization options, particularly in managing multiple profiles with a score of 8.7 compared to Inventor's 6.9, making it a better choice for users who require tailored workflows and interfaces.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altair Hypermesh
No pricing availableInventor
1 Year
$2085
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Altair Hypermesh
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
55
8.8
373
Ease of Use
7.9
57
8.4
374
Ease of Setup
8.2
30
7.9
104
Ease of Admin
8.3
9
7.7
99
Quality of Support
8.5
55
8.1
342
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
11
8.2
94
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
58
8.3
368
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
7.5
34
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.3
35
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
7.7
36
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.2
36
Design
7.6
52
9.0
20
7.1
51
8.6
20
7.8
52
8.7
20
7.2
51
7.6
19
Tools
7.4
44
5.6
16
8.8
54
7.5
19
8.1
43
7.1
17
Work
7.8
45
6.9
15
7.9
44
6.8
15
8.3
47
7.2
16
7.5
44
7.6
14
7.9
43
7.6
16
Environment
8.1
49
7.7
17
8.2
47
7.7
18
8.3
47
6.9
18
8.3
50
8.1
19
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File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altair Hypermesh and Inventor are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Altair Hypermesh has no unique categories
Inventor is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altair Hypermesh
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Inventor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Automotive
46.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Higher Education
5.6%
Defense & Space
5.6%
Airlines/Aviation
4.2%
Other
29.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
24.8%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.3%
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Discussions
What is Altair Hypermesh used for?
1 Comment
AM
HyperMesh is used to prepare geometry, generate high-quality mesh, assign material and boundary conditions, and export the model for FEA solvers. It is...Read more
Altair Hypermesh has no more discussions with answers
there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?
2 Comments
KC
Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.
The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ...Read more
Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?
2 Comments
MG
Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtIRead more
Is there a good place to look for more advanced tutorials/examples for iLogic?
2 Comments
TD
beinginventive.com is also a good resource but the forums are definitely the easiest route. It helps to have a programming background. Most things that you...Read more
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