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Top 10 Ansys Fluids Alternatives & Competitors

By Ansys, Inc.
(172)4.4 out of 5

Explore the best alternatives to Ansys Fluids for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Ansys Fluids include ease of use and reliability. The best overall Ansys Fluids alternative is Dassault Design & Engineering Simulation. Other similar apps like Ansys Fluids are SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, Other Autodesk Collection, and Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection. Ansys Fluids alternatives can be found in Simulation and Test Suite but may also be in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software or Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Ansys Fluids

  • Dassault Design & Engineering Simulation
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Inventor
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Top 10 Alternatives to Ansys Fluids Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Ansys Fluids stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Automotive, and Aviation & Aerospace, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. Dassault Design & Engineering Simulation

    By Dassault Systemes
    (348)4.2 out of 5

    2. Design and Engineering Simulation reveals the behavior of real products in the virtual world using science-based multidisciplinary technology. By performing multidisciplinary simulation, design exploration and optimization provide insights that directly feed back into the product design process leading to shortened development cycles and better design decisions that meet all requirements.

    Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, Dassault Design & Engineering Simulation is:

    More expensive
    See all Dassault Design & Engineering Simulation reviews
    #2

  2. SOLIDWORKS

    By Solidworks
    (598)4.4 out of 5

    3. SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.

    Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, SOLIDWORKS is:

    More usable
    See all SOLIDWORKS reviews
    #3

  3. Inventor

    By Autodesk
    (435)4.4 out of 5

    4. Inventor® 3D CAD software offers an easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation.

    Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, Inventor is:

    More usable
    See all Inventor reviews
    #4

  4. Other Autodesk Collection

    By Autodesk
    (5,267)4.4 out of 5

    5. Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, Other Autodesk Collection is:

    More usable
    See all Other Autodesk Collection reviews
    #5

  5. Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection

    By Autodesk
    (2,765)4.4 out of 5

    6. The collection is a powerful set of applications that provides extended capabilities to Inventor and AutoCAD for engineers who design complex and customised products, equipment and systems.

    Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection is:

    More usable
    See all Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection reviews
    #6

  6. Autodesk Fusion

    By Autodesk
    (493)4.5 out of 5

    7. Autodesk Fusion is a comprehensive cloud software platform that integrates various tools for 3D design, manufacturing, electronics, simulation, and generative design. It serves as a collaborative, cloud-enabled CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) software.

    Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, Autodesk Fusion is:

    More usable
    Easier to set up
    Easier to admin
    See all Autodesk Fusion reviews
    #7

  7. Simcenter

    By Siemens Digital Industries Software
    (470)4.4 out of 5

    8. Performance engineering requires accurate prediction to ensure your product delivers. Turn product complexity into a competitive advantage with Simcenter solutions that empower your engineering teams to push the boundaries, solve the toughest problems, and bring innovations to market faster.

    Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, Simcenter is:

    More usable
    Better at support
    See all Simcenter reviews
    #8

  8. Solid Edge

    By Siemens Digital Industries Software
    (399)4.3 out of 5

    9. Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions for product development — 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, cloud collaboration, and more. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design – made possible with synchronous technology.

    Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, Solid Edge is:

    More usable
    Easier to set up
    Easier to admin
    See all Solid Edge reviews
    #9

  9. CATIA

    By Dassault Systemes
    (248)4.2 out of 5

    10. Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, CATIA delivers 3D CAD design software that helps design innovators shape the world we live in

    Categories in common with Ansys Fluids:

    Reviewers say compared to Ansys Fluids, CATIA is:

    More expensive
    See all CATIA reviews
    #10

  10. Creo Parametric

    By PTC
    (185)4.1 out of 5

    11. Creo Parametric provides a broad range of powerful yet flexible 3D CAD capabilities to accelerate the product development process.

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