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At a Glance
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Star Rating
(119)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SimScale
SimScale
Star Rating
(234)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about SimScale
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SimScale excels in ease of use with a score of 8.7, making it more accessible for small businesses and new users compared to Ansys Fluent, which has a lower score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that SimScale's intuitive interface simplifies the learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that SimScale offers superior quality of support, scoring 9.1, while Ansys Fluent scores 8.5. Users on G2 appreciate the responsive customer service and extensive documentation provided by SimScale.
  • G2 users highlight that SimScale's fluid analysis capabilities are robust, scoring 8.8, which is comparable to Ansys Fluent's score of 8.9. However, users report that SimScale's cloud-based platform allows for easier collaboration and access from anywhere, a feature that stands out for remote teams.
  • Users say that Ansys Fluent shines in its 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 7.8 compared to SimScale's 6.1. Reviewers mention that the advanced modeling features in Ansys Fluent are particularly beneficial for complex simulations.
  • Reviewers mention that SimScale's command clarity is rated at 8.3, which is slightly better than Ansys Fluent's 7.9. Users report that the clear commands in SimScale help streamline the simulation process, reducing errors and improving efficiency.
  • Users on G2 report that SimScale's ability to manage multiple profiles is rated at 8.2, outperforming Ansys Fluent's score of 7.2. Reviewers appreciate this feature for its flexibility in handling various projects simultaneously, which is crucial for small businesses juggling multiple clients.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Fluent
No pricing available
SimScale
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ansys Fluent
Free Trial is available
SimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
88
8.5
210
Ease of Use
8.0
88
8.7
214
Ease of Setup
8.4
21
8.9
111
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
9.0
24
Quality of Support
8.5
85
9.1
207
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
17
9.0
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
87
9.7
209
Features by Category
7.8
880
7.4
2,194
Design
7.8
59
6.0
150
7.5
59
5.6
148
7.5
60
6.4
150
7.6
58
6.6
145
Tools
8.9
60
8.8
154
8.2
60
8.6
144
7.7
54
7.4
127
Work
7.5
53
7.3
123
8.1
53
7.3
124
8.0
53
7.8
130
7.2
49
6.3
114
8.0
52
7.6
131
Environment
7.2
49
8.2
137
8.0
53
7.9
134
7.2
52
8.1
133
7.9
56
8.3
150
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
SimScale
SimScale
Ansys Fluent and SimScale are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
SimScale
SimScale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.1%
SimScale
SimScale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
10.5%
Design
7.9%
Education Management
7.0%
Automotive
7.0%
Other
47.4%
SimScale
SimScale
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.5%
Automotive
15.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Higher Education
7.0%
Architecture & Planning
6.1%
Other
42.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jonathan K.
JK
Jonathan K.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

The ease of building models, and importing files from other design modelers is fantastic. With the acquisition of Fluent , Redhawk, and HFX this software covers all the basic needs and desires that a simulation/design engineer would need. The software can...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

It can be glitchy at times and could definitely run faster. Sometimes I find myself waiting for it to load for longer than I would like.

SimScale
SimScale
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

The best online simulator, with a very high degree of confidence. Easy and intuitive to use, and plenty of simulations possible to use. By importing directly from Inventor, it is possible to easily integrate and implement the geometry under study. I...

Most Helpful Critical Review
kieren P.
KP
kieren P.
Verified User in Consulting

Some of the more detailed and intricate settings that you may like to tweek in your fluid sims can be hidden or impossible to edit as they are present and fixed in some simulation types. It's still in development which means some features you would like or...

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Discussions
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent Discussions
What is Ansys Fluent used for?
2 comments
Gobiha D.
GD
Modeling and simulating mechanical systemsRead more
Does Ansys student have fluent?
1 comment
Vimal G.
VG
Yes, but has limited capability compare to the professional version.Read more
Which is the best CFD software?
1 comment
Sachin K.
SK
Ansys Fluent is a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software used for simulating fluid flow, heat transfer, and related phenomena.Read more
SimScale
SimScale Discussions
What is SimScale used for?
1 comment
Asit R.
AR
The phrase "Simulation on the Cloud" is already in English. It refers to running simulations using cloud computing resources, which allows for scalable and...Read more
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SimScale has no more discussions with answers