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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Ansys Mechanical
Star Rating
(87)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys MechanicalSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while Ansys Mechanical, with a score of 9.1, is noted for its strong capabilities in fluid analysis and finite element analysis, scoring 8.4 and 9.5 respectively.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7, which enhances the drafting process, whereas Ansys Mechanical's drawing tools score lower at 8.6, indicating a less robust experience in this area.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS has a more user-friendly interface with an ease of use score of 8.6 compared to Ansys Mechanical's 8.1, suggesting that SOLIDWORKS may be more accessible for new users or those less familiar with CAD software.
- Users on G2 report that SOLIDWORKS provides better integration with CAD & PLM systems, scoring 9.5, which is crucial for companies looking to streamline their design and production processes, while Ansys Mechanical's integration capabilities score lower at 8.7.
- Reviewers say that SOLIDWORKS shines in its library features, particularly in categorization and search functionalities, scoring 8.9 and 8.5 respectively, which helps users efficiently manage components, whereas Ansys Mechanical's component libraries score only 7.9, indicating room for improvement.
- Users report that Ansys Mechanical is particularly strong in mechanical event simulation, scoring 9.1, which is essential for users focused on dynamic analysis, while SOLIDWORKS lags behind in this specific area with a score of 8.1, suggesting that users needing advanced simulation capabilities may prefer Ansys Mechanical.
Pricing
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Ansys Mechanical
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
64
8.8
516
Ease of Use
8.2
65
8.6
520
Ease of Setup
9.8
7
8.2
92
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
8.4
59
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
59
8.6
511
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Design
Not enough data
9.4
99
Not enough data
9.4
99
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.1
95
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
94
Not enough data
8.3
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
92
Not enough data
8.4
87
Library
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
CAD
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Data
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
40
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Design
Not enough data
9.4
42
Design
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Library
Not enough data
8.1
12
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Design
8.2
24
9.2
59
7.3
22
9.0
59
8.3
23
8.8
59
7.0
22
7.6
58
Tools
8.6
22
7.9
52
9.6
24
7.9
54
9.2
24
7.3
47
Work
8.3
20
7.5
40
8.8
18
7.8
41
9.2
21
8.2
48
8.0
23
8.1
43
8.9
19
8.4
46
Environment
8.5
23
8.3
52
8.6
23
8.4
50
9.0
23
8.2
48
8.9
24
8.6
52
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.8
25
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Mechanical and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Mechanical has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Mechanical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOLIDWORKS
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
21.7%
Automotive
16.9%
Higher Education
8.4%
Design
8.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Other
38.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.7%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.9%
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Discussions
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1 Comment
MC
Ansys Mechanical APDL is a complex tool for advanced users and its bit complicated as compared to Ansys Mechanical workbench. Read more
How much is Ansys mechanical?
1 Comment
AP
ANSYS mechanical is very popular software in the CAE field which allows us to find the stresses and strengths of any structures within a very small amount of...Read more
Ansys Mechanical has no more discussions with answers
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...Read more
best use o this software
2 Comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
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