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Top 10 OpenSim Alternatives & Competitors

By OpenSim Project
(22)4.2 out of 5

If you are considering OpenSim, you may also want to investigate similar alternatives or competitors to find the best solution. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to OpenSim include ease of use and reliability. The best overall OpenSim alternative is MATLAB. Other similar apps like OpenSim are SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, Onshape, and Autodesk Fusion. OpenSim alternatives can be found in Simulation & CAE Software but may also be in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software or Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to OpenSim

  • MATLAB
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Inventor
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Top 10 Alternatives to OpenSim Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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

  1. MATLAB

    By MathWorks
    (729)4.5 out of 5

    2. MATLAB is a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks.

    Categories in common with OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, MATLAB is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all MATLAB 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 OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, SOLIDWORKS is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    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 OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, Inventor is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Inventor reviews
    #4

  4. Onshape

    By PTC
    (662)4.7 out of 5

    5. Onshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock and helps engineers do their best work. Onshape unites advanced modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that has rapidly become the primary CAD system for thousands of companies worldwide.

    Categories in common with OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, Onshape is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Onshape reviews
    #5

  5. Autodesk Fusion

    By Autodesk
    (493)4.5 out of 5

    6. 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 OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, Autodesk Fusion is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Autodesk Fusion reviews
    #6

  6. Solid Edge

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

    7. 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 OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, Solid Edge is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Solid Edge reviews
    #7

  7. CATIA

    By Dassault Systemes
    (248)4.2 out of 5

    8. 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 OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, CATIA is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all CATIA reviews
    #8

  8. SimScale

    By SimScale GmbH
    (234)4.6 out of 5

    9. SimScale is revolutionizing the computer-aided engineering sector by providing access to engineering simulation 100% via your web browser and to one of the largest CAE communities in the world. The SimScale web-based platform enables engineering professionals to perform CFD, FEA, Thermodynamics, Acoustics and Particle Analyses, making simulation technology accessible to everyone.

    Categories in common with OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, SimScale is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all SimScale reviews
    #9

  9. Creo Parametric

    By PTC
    (185)4.1 out of 5

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

    Categories in common with OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, Creo Parametric is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Creo Parametric reviews
    #10

  10. Simcenter 3D

    By Siemens Digital Industries Software
    (162)4.3 out of 5

    11. Simcenter 3D lets you predict performance of your 3D geometry based designs. In our Simcenter 3D CAE products, you can import geometry from any CAD source and prepare analysis models in a unified environment for a wide range of CAE methods including finite element, boundary element, computational fluid dynamics, and multi-body dynamics

    Categories in common with OpenSim:

    Reviewers say compared to OpenSim, Simcenter 3D is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Simcenter 3D reviews

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