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Ansys Mechanical
Ansys Mechanical
(84)
4.4 out of 5
Ansys Mechanical
By Ansys, Inc.
SolidWorks Simulation
SolidWorks Simulation
(57)
4.3 out of 5
SolidWorks Simulation
By Solidworks
At a Glance
Ansys Mechanical
Ansys Mechanical
Star Rating
(84)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SolidWorks Simulation
SolidWorks Simulation
Star Rating
(57)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Ansys Mechanical excels in finite element analysis with a score of 9.5, while SolidWorks Simulation scores 8.4, indicating that Ansys provides more robust capabilities for complex simulations.
  • Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Simulation offers superior 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.3 compared to Ansys Mechanical's 8.0, making it a better choice for users focused on detailed design work.
  • G2 users highlight that Ansys Mechanical has a strong integration capability with a score of 9.0, which is higher than SolidWorks Simulation's 8.6, suggesting that Ansys may be more effective in connecting with other software tools in a workflow.
  • Users on G2 report that SolidWorks Simulation shines in drawing tools, scoring 9.1, while Ansys Mechanical only scores 7.1, indicating that SolidWorks may be more user-friendly for creating technical drawings.
  • Reviewers say that both products have similar hardware support ratings of 8.3, but users mention that Ansys Mechanical's command clarity, rated at 8.8, provides a more intuitive user experience compared to SolidWorks Simulation's 8.4.
  • Users report that Ansys Mechanical's multibody dynamics feature scores 9.3, outperforming SolidWorks Simulation's 8.7, which suggests that Ansys is better suited for simulations involving complex interactions between multiple bodies.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Mechanical
No pricing available
SolidWorks Simulation
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ansys Mechanical
No trial information available
SolidWorks Simulation
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
61
8.3
40
Ease of Use
8.1
62
8.5
40
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
56
8.5
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
56
8.1
37
Features by Category
Simulation & CAEHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.4
308
8.4
283
Design
8.0
21
9.3
20
7.1
19
9.1
19
8.0
20
9.2
20
6.7
19
8.2
19
Tools
8.4
19
8.1
18
9.5
21
8.4
20
9.3
21
8.7
17
Work
8.2
17
7.7
17
8.8
15
7.9
17
9.1
19
8.6
18
7.9
20
8.2
16
9.0
16
8.6
18
Environment
8.3
20
8.3
17
8.4
20
8.4
15
8.9
20
7.9
14
8.8
21
8.4
18
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Mechanical
Ansys Mechanical
SolidWorks Simulation
SolidWorks Simulation
Ansys Mechanical and SolidWorks Simulation are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Mechanical
Ansys Mechanical has no unique categories
SolidWorks Simulation
SolidWorks Simulation is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and Simulation and Test Suite
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Mechanical
Ansys Mechanical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.0%
SolidWorks Simulation
SolidWorks Simulation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Ansys Mechanical
Ansys Mechanical
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.5%
Automotive
15.0%
Higher Education
8.8%
Design
8.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
38.8%
SolidWorks Simulation
SolidWorks Simulation
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 Mechanical
Ansys Mechanical
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mahendra Singh C.
MC
Mahendra Singh C.
Verified User in Design

The CAD interface is excellent, and meshing is accurate and fast. The geometry selection for load application and boundary conditions is easy to select.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Industrial Automation

I might have been using an old version (my university might have been cheap), but developing simulations in Ansys was a big pain. There is no "Edit > Undo" option, so if you made a mistake, you had to manually delete and retry. The interface was not user...

SolidWorks Simulation
SolidWorks Simulation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
HF
Hamid F.
Verified User in Research

It is one of the best simulation software I have used. The simulation environments is very easy to implement and the visualization process is very professional

Most Helpful Critical Review
Maarten G.
MG
Maarten G.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Unfortunately, this list is a very long. In my opinion the software is underdeveloped in many ways. I would rate it "fair" or "mediocre" when using it as a tool for basic analysis only (not more than a few parts, mostly linear analysis with maybe a bit of...

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Discussions
Ansys Mechanical
Ansys Mechanical Discussions
What is Ansys Mechanical Apdl?
1 comment
Mahendra Singh C.
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
Avinash P.
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
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SolidWorks Simulation
SolidWorks Simulation Discussions
What is the use of Solidworks software?
2 comments
Saurabh s.
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
Is solidworks simulation free?
1 comment
Sanket P.
SP
No its based on subscriptionRead more
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