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SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
(598)
4.4 out of 5
SOLIDWORKS
By Solidworks
SimScale
SimScale
(234)
4.6 out of 5
SimScale
By SimScale GmbH
At a Glance
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(598)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SimScale
SimScale
Star Rating
(234)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% 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 SOLIDWORKS excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, while SimScale's score of 7.1 in multibody dynamics indicates a gap in this area, suggesting that SOLIDWORKS may be more suitable for complex modeling tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that SimScale's cloud-based platform offers flexibility and ease of access, scoring 7.5, which is beneficial for teams working remotely, whereas SOLIDWORKS, being a downloadable application with a score of 8.6, may require more local resources and setup.
  • G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS has superior drawing tools with a score of 9.7, while SimScale's lower score of 5.6 in drawing tools suggests that users may find it less effective for detailed documentation and design presentations.
  • Users on G2 report that SimScale shines in fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, indicating its strength in simulation capabilities, while SOLIDWORKS scores 7.6, suggesting that users looking for advanced fluid dynamics might prefer SimScale.
  • Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS has a robust library management system with a score of 8.9 for categorization, while SimScale's component libraries score lower at 7.9, indicating that SOLIDWORKS may provide a more organized and efficient way to manage design components.
  • Users say that the quality of support for SimScale is rated highly at 9.1, compared to SOLIDWORKS's 8.1, suggesting that users may experience better assistance and resources when using SimScale for troubleshooting and guidance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SOLIDWORKS
No pricing available
SimScale
No pricing available
Free Trial
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information available
SimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
497
8.5
210
Ease of Use
8.6
500
8.7
214
Ease of Setup
7.9
72
8.9
111
Ease of Admin
7.8
47
9.0
24
Quality of Support
8.1
439
9.1
207
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
47
9.0
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
494
9.7
209
Features by Category
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.7
302
Not enough data
CAD to CAM
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
Machining
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
General-Purpose CADHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.7
881
Not enough data
Design
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.3
83
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
Edit
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
80
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
CAD LibrariesHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.8
224
Not enough data
Library
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
CAD
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
22
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
CAD Data ExchangeHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
146
Not enough data
Data
9.3
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
Logistics
9.2
22
Not enough data
3D PrintingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.3
419
Not enough data
File Support
8.7
54
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
File Editing
7.5
48
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
Software Integrations
7.5
42
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
Software Type
7.6
41
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
CAD ViewersHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
9.0
352
Not enough data
File Options
8.8
37
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
Tools
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
Design
9.4
36
Not enough data
PCB DesignHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.2
103
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
Simulation & CAEHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.1
704
7.4
2,194
Design
9.2
52
6.0
150
8.9
52
5.6
148
8.7
52
6.4
150
7.4
52
6.6
145
Tools
7.9
46
8.8
154
7.9
47
8.6
144
7.3
40
7.4
127
Work
7.3
34
7.3
123
7.6
35
7.3
124
8.1
41
7.8
130
7.9
37
6.3
114
8.4
40
7.6
131
Environment
8.3
46
8.2
137
8.3
44
7.9
134
8.2
41
8.1
133
8.5
45
8.3
150
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
137
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.6
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
SimScale
SimScale
SOLIDWORKS and SimScale are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
SOLIDWORKS
SimScale
SimScale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.4%
SimScale
SimScale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.6%
Reviewers' Industry
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.4%
Design
12.0%
Automotive
6.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.2%
Medical Devices
6.0%
Other
47.1%
SimScale
SimScale
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.5%
Automotive
15.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Higher Education
7.0%
Architecture & Planning
6.1%
Other
42.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Yevgen G.
YG
Yevgen G.
Verified User in Higher Education

1. User friendly interface including - clear structure; - intuitively proper location of tools; - good help system; - customizable toolboxes. 2. Comprehensive functionality including - open platform with hundreds of add-ins; - add-ins present CAD,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ed D.
ED
Ed D.
Verified User in Machinery

1. SolidWorks continues to do things to make older files less stable and Excel bills of materials unstable. 2. Several SPR's have taken years to fix. 3. My request for a linear actuator in Motion was made in 2002 and has never implemented. 4. It took...

SimScale
SimScale
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

The best online simulator, with a very high degree of confidence. Easy and intuitive to use, and plenty of simulations possible to use. By importing directly from Inventor, it is possible to easily integrate and implement the geometry under study. I...

Most Helpful Critical Review
kieren P.
KP
kieren P.
Verified User in Consulting

Some of the more detailed and intricate settings that you may like to tweek in your fluid sims can be hidden or impossible to edit as they are present and fixed in some simulation types. It's still in development which means some features you would like or...

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Discussions
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS Discussions
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 comments
Yagnik P.
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...Read more
How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.
2 comments
Gaurav P.
GP
The sentence does not contain any translatable content as it is an imperative instruction.Read more
best use o this software
2 comments
Onkar S.
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
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SimScale
SimScale Discussions
What is SimScale used for?
1 comment
Asit R.
AR
The phrase "Simulation on the Cloud" is already in English. It refers to running simulations using cloud computing resources, which allows for scalable and...Read more
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