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At a Glance
DWSIM
DWSIM
Star Rating
(31)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Modelica
Modelica
Star Rating
(21)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Modelica
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that DWSIM excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, while Modelica received a slightly higher score of 8.9, indicating that both products are strong in this area, but DWSIM may offer more user-friendly features for small businesses.
  • Reviewers mention that DWSIM's finite element analysis tools score 8.7, significantly outperforming Modelica's score of 6.3, suggesting that DWSIM provides a more robust and effective solution for users needing detailed structural analysis.
  • G2 users highlight DWSIM's superior quality of support with a score of 9.2 compared to Modelica's 7.6, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance and resources when using DWSIM.
  • Users on G2 report that DWSIM's ease of use is rated at 9.3, while Modelica's ease of use is lower at 8.2, suggesting that DWSIM may be more intuitive for everyday users, especially those in small business environments.
  • Reviewers mention that DWSIM shines in manufacturing process simulation with a perfect score of 9.0, while Modelica does not have a comparable feature, indicating a significant advantage for DWSIM in this specific application.
  • Users say that DWSIM's command clarity is rated at 8.8, which is slightly lower than Modelica's 8.9, suggesting that while both products are clear in their commands, Modelica may have a slight edge in this area for users who prioritize command precision.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DWSIM
No pricing available
Modelica
No pricing available
Free Trial
DWSIM
No trial information available
Modelica
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
23
8.5
12
Ease of Use
9.3
22
8.2
12
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
22
7.6
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
21
7.9
11
Features by Category
8.7
323
8.2
71
Design
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
8.6
7
8.5
20
8.1
7
8.3
20
Not enough data
Tools
8.8
20
8.9
6
8.7
20
6.3
5
8.7
21
8.1
6
Work
8.9
20
8.5
9
8.9
20
8.0
10
8.5
19
8.6
7
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
Environment
9.0
21
8.3
5
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DWSIM
DWSIM
Modelica
Modelica
DWSIM and Modelica are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
DWSIM
DWSIM has no unique categories
Modelica
Modelica has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DWSIM
DWSIM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.3%
Modelica
Modelica
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.3%
Reviewers' Industry
DWSIM
DWSIM
Chemicals
50.0%
Oil & Energy
20.0%
Higher Education
6.7%
Research
3.3%
Professional Training & Coaching
3.3%
Other
16.7%
Modelica
Modelica
Automotive
21.1%
Renewables & Environment
15.8%
Research
10.5%
Higher Education
10.5%
Oil & Energy
5.3%
Other
36.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
DWSIM
DWSIM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bapti Niloy B.
BB
Bapti Niloy B.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

DWSIM is open source with a lot of functionality. I like the drag and drop system which allows a chemical or energy engineers as well as students building their chemical system in a few minutes. It has a rich Graphical User Interface. It allowed me to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Modelica
Modelica
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ravi K.
RK
Ravi K.
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment

To use for modelling more easier way like Simulink Matlab.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Renewables & Environment

Issue which I found is there are less tutorials for which I was using my software for. For a beginner it's tough to understand.

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Discussions
DWSIM
DWSIM Discussions
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