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At a Glance
Autodesk CFD
Autodesk CFD
Star Rating
(31)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SimScale
SimScale
Star Rating
(241)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% 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 fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, while Autodesk CFD shines in finite element analysis with a higher score of 9.1, indicating a stronger capability in structural simulations.
  • Reviewers mention that Autodesk CFD offers superior 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 8.6 compared to SimScale's 6.1, making it a better choice for users who prioritize detailed modeling capabilities.
  • G2 users highlight that SimScale has a more user-friendly setup process, achieving a score of 8.9, while Autodesk CFD lacks a score in this area, suggesting that SimScale may be easier for new users to get started with.
  • Users on G2 report that Autodesk CFD provides better editing tools, scoring 8.8 compared to SimScale's 6.4, which can significantly enhance the workflow for users needing to make frequent adjustments.
  • Reviewers say that SimScale's quality of support is rated at 9.1, which is higher than Autodesk CFD's 8.8, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when using SimScale.
  • Users report that Autodesk CFD has a more robust integration capability, scoring 9.0 compared to SimScale's 7.7, which can be crucial for teams looking to connect their simulation tools with other software in their workflow.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk CFD
No pricing available
SimScale
No pricing available
Free Trial
Autodesk CFD
No trial information available
SimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
22
8.5
218
Ease of Use
8.8
22
8.7
222
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
119
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
25
Quality of Support
8.8
21
9.1
215
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
26
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
9.7
217
Features by Category
8.7
233
7.4
2,322
Design
8.6
14
5.9
158
8.6
15
5.5
156
8.8
15
6.3
158
8.7
15
6.4
153
Tools
9.4
15
8.8
162
9.1
15
8.6
152
8.8
15
7.4
135
Work
8.6
14
7.3
131
8.4
15
7.4
132
8.8
15
7.8
138
8.1
14
6.1
122
9.0
14
7.6
139
Environment
8.6
14
8.2
145
8.5
14
7.8
142
8.7
14
8.1
141
9.0
15
8.4
158
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk CFD
Autodesk CFD
SimScale
SimScale
Autodesk CFD and SimScale are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Autodesk CFD
Autodesk CFD has no unique categories
SimScale
SimScale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk CFD
Autodesk CFD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.7%
SimScale
SimScale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Autodesk CFD
Autodesk CFD
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.0%
Oil & Energy
10.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Design
10.0%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Other
43.3%
SimScale
SimScale
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.2%
Automotive
15.7%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.6%
Higher Education
6.8%
Architecture & Planning
5.9%
Other
42.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk CFD
Autodesk CFD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
VIGRAHRAJ SINGH C.
VC
VIGRAHRAJ SINGH C.
Verified User in Design

The software provides tools for visualizing simulation results, including contour plots, streamlines, animations, and reports. This allows for better understanding and communication of simulation outcomes.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Machinery

It lacks a lot of features, such as the ability to change the type of mesh (for example, from triangles to quad).

SimScale
SimScale
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mauro M.
MM
Mauro M.
Verified User in Building Materials

I'm not an engineer, but I learn to use it quite easily. For me it was a great in a moment in which I couldn't pay for nothing. Simscale permitted me to go on with my projects!

Most Helpful Critical Review
Luca M.
LM
Luca M.
Verified User in Higher Education

The analysis options are quite limited with respect to similar tools

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Discussions
Autodesk CFD
Autodesk CFD Discussions
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SimScale
SimScale Discussions
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