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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (37.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
SOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKSSimcenter Amesim
Star Rating
(117)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Simcenter AmesimSummary
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, while Simcenter Amesim falls short with a score of 5.7. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and robust features in SOLIDWORKS make it a preferred choice for detailed modeling tasks.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7 compared to Simcenter Amesim's 6.4. Users say that the comprehensive drawing capabilities in SOLIDWORKS allow for precise documentation and easier communication of designs.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for Simcenter Amesim, which received a score of 9.0, significantly higher than SOLIDWORKS's 8.1. Users report that the responsive customer service and extensive resources available for Simcenter Amesim enhance their overall experience.
- Users on G2 note that SOLIDWORKS offers better CAD-CAM compatibility with a score of 8.8, while Simcenter Amesim does not provide a comparable level of integration. Reviewers say that this compatibility is crucial for seamless workflows in manufacturing processes.
- Reviewers mention that Simcenter Amesim shines in model-based testing with a score of 8.4, while SOLIDWORKS does not have a dedicated feature in this area. Users report that this capability is essential for validating designs in complex systems.
- Users say that SOLIDWORKS provides a more comprehensive library management system, scoring 8.9 for categorization and search features, compared to Simcenter Amesim's lower scores. Reviewers mention that the ease of finding and managing components in SOLIDWORKS significantly boosts productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableSimcenter Amesim
No pricing availableFree Trial
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableSimcenter Amesim
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
517
8.4
75
Ease of Use
8.6
521
8.2
97
Ease of Setup
8.2
93
7.7
51
Ease of Admin
7.9
46
7.8
24
Quality of Support
8.1
457
8.9
72
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
46
8.5
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
512
9.2
72
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Machining
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
Design
9.5
100
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
96
Not enough data
Edit
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
Library
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
CAD
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Logistics
9.1
25
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
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
Not enough data
Tools
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
Design
9.4
42
Not enough data
Design
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Tools
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Library
8.1
12
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Customization
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Design
9.2
59
5.9
49
9.0
60
6.6
51
8.8
60
6.9
51
7.6
58
5.8
49
Tools
8.0
53
7.8
50
7.9
55
5.9
48
7.4
48
7.5
49
Work
7.5
40
8.0
48
7.8
41
8.4
49
8.3
49
7.9
51
8.1
43
6.0
46
8.4
46
7.8
44
Environment
8.3
52
7.2
46
8.4
50
7.2
48
8.2
48
6.8
46
8.6
52
8.1
52
Systems Modeling
Not enough data
6.7
24
Not enough data
6.1
23
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Requirements
Not enough data
6.9
21
Not enough data
6.5
22
Not enough data
7.0
23
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
7.4
23
Debugging
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
6.7
23
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SOLIDWORKS and Simcenter Amesim are categorized as Simulation & CAE
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
Simcenter Amesim is categorized as Systems Engineering And MBSE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SOLIDWORKS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simcenter Amesim
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
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
Automotive
31.1%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.3%
Airlines/Aviation
8.5%
Higher Education
4.7%
Other
30.2%
Discussions
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
How can i develop python scripts to automate postprocessing in AMESim? MATLAB or python is better?
1 Comment
MG
Hi!
I have been facing similar problems regarding post-processing and proper recording of parameter changes and their effects on specific signals.
I...Read more
Is AMESim open source?
1 Comment
RN
Simcenter Amesim is a commercial software, but it can integrate open-source codes such as ModelicaRead more
What is Siemens Simcenter?
1 Comment
RN
Simcenter is a set of simulation and test solutions enabling engineers to model and simulate complexity of different systems, explore different design...Read more
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