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Compare Ansys Icepak and SolidWorks Simulation 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ansys Icepak
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys IcepakSolidWorks Simulation
Star Rating
(57)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks SimulationSummary
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- Users report that Ansys Icepak excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.2, while SolidWorks Simulation closely follows with a score of 8.1. Reviewers mention that Icepak's specialized tools for thermal management in electronics provide a significant advantage for users focused on heat transfer simulations.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Simulation shines in 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 9.3 compared to Ansys Icepak's 6.9. Users say that the intuitive interface and robust features in SolidWorks make it easier for engineers to create complex geometries and perform simulations efficiently.
- G2 users highlight the superior multibody dynamics capabilities of SolidWorks Simulation, which scored 8.7, while Ansys Icepak only managed a score of 6.4. Users report that the ability to simulate interactions between multiple bodies in SolidWorks is crucial for mechanical design projects.
- Users on G2 note that both products have a quality of support rating of 8.5, indicating that users feel well-supported by both companies. However, reviewers mention that Ansys Icepak's support is particularly praised for its responsiveness in addressing technical queries related to thermal simulations.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Simulation offers better customization options, particularly with custom commands and scripts, which scored higher than Ansys Icepak. Users say that this flexibility allows for tailored workflows that enhance productivity in design processes.
- Users report that while both products have similar ratings for ease of use, SolidWorks Simulation edges out with a score of 8.5 compared to Ansys Icepak's 8.1. Reviewers mention that the user-friendly interface of SolidWorks makes it easier for new users to get up to speed quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Icepak
No pricing availableSolidWorks Simulation
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Ansys Icepak
No trial information availableSolidWorks Simulation
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
18
8.3
40
Ease of Use
8.1
19
8.5
40
Ease of Setup
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Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
18
8.5
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
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Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
8.1
37
Features by Category
Design
6.9
18
9.3
20
6.1
17
9.1
19
6.9
18
9.2
20
6.8
16
8.2
19
Tools
8.2
18
8.1
18
8.2
17
8.4
20
6.4
12
8.7
17
Work
7.6
13
7.7
17
7.6
13
7.9
17
8.2
14
8.6
18
6.9
12
8.2
16
7.8
15
8.6
18
Environment
7.8
13
8.3
17
7.8
13
8.4
15
7.4
13
7.9
14
7.4
15
8.4
18
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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
Ansys Icepak and SolidWorks Simulation are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Icepak has no unique categories
SolidWorks Simulation is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and Simulation and Test Suite
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Icepak
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks Simulation
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
31.8%
Consumer Electronics
13.6%
Automotive
13.6%
Semiconductors
9.1%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
27.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
24.1%
Design
16.7%
Higher Education
13.0%
Oil & Energy
7.4%
Machinery
7.4%
Other
31.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ansys Icepak
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Automotive
Direct Thermal simulation,Inbuilt Space claim like features,Inbuilt components
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Defense & Space
Do not have full control of the mesh and the model can become quite large
SolidWorks Simulation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Manjunatha U.
Verified User in Automotive
It will match 90% with other software like optistruct, ansys
Most Helpful Critical Review
Shiva Kumar B.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Have to work on Mesh controls and types of Elements, Contacts between Solid and shell & Weld elements , Solid and Weld element results don't come together
Verified User in Automotive
Direct Thermal simulation,Inbuilt Space claim like features,Inbuilt components
Manjunatha U.
Verified User in Automotive
It will match 90% with other software like optistruct, ansys
Verified User in Defense & Space
Do not have full control of the mesh and the model can become quite large
Shiva Kumar B.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Have to work on Mesh controls and types of Elements, Contacts between Solid and shell & Weld elements , Solid and Weld element results don't come together
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the best way of modeling two-phase immersion cooling?
1 comment
VG
Hi Jimil, Icepak does not support multi-phase modeling. Ansys Fluent would be a better fit. Please feel free to connect with Ansys Support via...Read more
Ansys Icepak still has issues like it can't simulate inclined PCB why are these issues not sorted out?
1 comment
VG
Hi Kula Segara.. Have you tried the advanced PCB modeling with Icepak in Ansys Electronics Desktop yet? Inclined PCBs are supported there. Please feel free...Read more
Ansys Icepak has no more discussions with answers
What is the use of Solidworks software?
2 comments
SS
Solidworks is a solid modelling tool that best describes it as a tool which can model the complex machine components and mechanisms.
Also Solidworks has a...Read more
SolidWorks Simulation has no more discussions with answers
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