# SimScale Reviews **Vendor:** SimScale GmbH **Category:** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 272 ## About SimScale SimScale is a leading cloud-native CAE platform that provides access to CFD, FEA, electromagnetics and thermodynamics simulation capabilities 100% via a standard web browser. No hardware, installation or licenses required. Try the free Community plan or request a free trial for the Professional account at https://www.simscale.com/ ## SimScale Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users find SimScale's **ease of use** exceptional, making FEA and CFD accessible even for non-technical individuals. (39 reviews) - Users commend the **fast and helpful customer support** , enhancing their experience with efficient troubleshooting and guidance. (35 reviews) - Users find the **wide capabilities of simulations** in SimScale invaluable for understanding courses and optimizing designs. (29 reviews) - Users value the **cloud accessibility** of SimScale, enabling seamless simulations from any device without high-end hardware. (22 reviews) - Users value the **efficiency improvements** with SimScale, enabling fast simulations and seamless integration with their CAD tools. (15 reviews) - Ease of Learning (11 reviews) - Time Saving (11 reviews) - Affordable (9 reviews) - Features (8 reviews) - Accuracy (7 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users report **slow simulation times** in SimScale compared to other programs, affecting efficiency and reliability. (9 reviews) - Users report **meshing issues** in SimScale, experiencing longer run times and unreliable predictions, impacting their workflow. (8 reviews) - Users find the **lack of features** limits SimScale's usability, requiring frequent model edits in external CAD software. (6 reviews) - Users find **complex modeling** cumbersome, citing issues with notifications and time-consuming geometry re-imports for simulations. (5 reviews) - Users find the **learning curve steep** for SimScale, requiring time to fully understand its complexities and functionalities. (5 reviews) - UX Improvement (4 reviews) - Users find SimScale **not user-friendly** , facing challenges with its learning curve and complex CAD features. (3 reviews) - Time Consumption (3 reviews) - Users find the **complex geometry handling** to be difficult and limited, impacting simulation and post-processing capabilities. (2 reviews) - Design Improvement (2 reviews) ## SimScale Reviews ### 1. Excellent software, excellent support **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Noah S. | Engineering Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 16, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** SimScale is exceptionally straightforward to use. Currently, we have only used the FEA side of SimScale, but have been very impressed. Not only is the software great, but the technical support that we receive with our subscription is phenomenal. Namely, Igor has been an incredible asset in providing tips/tricks and insight while using SimScale. SimScale also seamlessly integrates with our 3D software, Onshape. We are able to select the exact version of a part or assembly and import directly into SimScale. **What do you dislike about SimScale?** My only gripe against SimScale is its controls (fly, rotate, pan). It is difficult to go back and forth between various software, and need to mentally adjust between controls. I'd love to see this be more user preference driven. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** SimScale offers more informative data to us than other FEA software that we have used. We are able to easily and quickly see how our parts or assemblies will perform under loads/vibrations. ### 2. powerful and intuitive cloud-based FEA-tool with great support **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Christoph M. | Independent simulation engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 10, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** SimScale combines an intuitive browser-based interface with the flexibility of a professional FEM solver. Onboarding was quick and easy, even coming from ANSYS, and the UI lets me focus on building solid engineering models instead of spending time on setup or IT infrastructure. The biggest upsides for me (as a freshly started engineering service provider) are the excellent technical support (fast, personal, and very helpful), the fact that I don’t need to invest in expensive hardware or server setups, and the fair pricing. For everyday structural simulations (static, harmonic, dynamic, thermomechanical) it delivers everything I need. The constant updates and user-requested features are also a strong plus, showing that the platform evolves fast according to the needs of their users. **What do you dislike about SimScale?** Some clients of mine expect me to use “big-name” software just for the sake of it, which is not a technical issue but can be a practical one as a freelancer. Under the standard mechanical FEA license, SimScale is not yet at the same level of solver robustness and feature depth as flagship tools like ANSYS. Very specialized modelling (e.g. advanced composites, multiphysics, or extreme nonlinear / dynamic cases) can be tricky or even impossible, and the solver stability can occasionally be an issue on more demanding setups. While the platform is improving rapidly and a new MARC solver is promising (but rather costly), for very niche requirements you may still need additional (and much more expensive) tools. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** SimScale eliminates the need for expensive local hardware and IT setups, which is a huge benefit as an independent engineering office. I can run professional simulations directly in the browser on a laptop, scale computing resources as needed, and focus on the actual engineering instead of infrastructure. The platform also shortens the learning curve thanks to its intuitive UI, so I can get models up and running quickly. Combined with responsive technical support, this allows me to deliver reliable simulation results without the overhead of traditional FEM software. From a business perspective, the pricing and flexibility make it possible for me to offer simulation services at a competitive rate, while still accessing professional-grade tools. ### 3. Most efficient FEA web service ever! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** jaekyung l. | CEO, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 21, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** Compared to other finite element analysis programs, Simscale offers excellent compatibility with Rhino models. I was able to quickly identify the structural fit, displacements, and interactions of my desired model. Over the past 15 years as an engineer, I've experienced many structural analysis programs, but Simscale is by far the best value for money. **What do you dislike about SimScale?** When examining external forces for various cases in a single model, I have to re-enter all the boundary conditions, and it would be nice to be able to retrieve the boundary conditions from just before. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** Our company develops lightweight frame systems for modular buildings. Because we use thin steel sheets, typically around 1mm thick, we need to ensure that buckling occurs within a small range. We also use Simscale to rapidly analyze composite structures by joining composite materials. We create actual mockups, conduct structural tests, and compare the results with Simscale's FEA analysis to establish a basis for evaluation in actual projects. Furthermore, we are engineering curved façades with diverse geometries that are difficult to analyze using conventional structural mechanics methods. We use Simscale to analyze 1:1 scale models of secondary structures, exterior panels, aluminum mullions, and aluminum sheet panels, which are not part of the main structure, to simulate potential structural defects. Although using a slightly simplified model, we are analyzing architectural façade systems that are very large in scale and include even the smallest components. Simscale's low-cost access to supercomputing power allows us to quickly and easily perform large-scale simulations on a building scale without worrying about infrastructure costs, which is very satisfying for us. ### 4. Experience using simscale for Thermal, Structural FEA and CFD for Robotics **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ankit R. | Robotics Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 22, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** Very Intuitive User interface. The workflow integration with Onshape makes it very easy to import assemblies for simulating and testing. Cloud based simulation removes hardware restrictions. Very useful to have access anywhere with an internet connection to improve simulations. The Support team is amazing, extremely knowledgeable and documentation regarding different simulation models is very helpful. **What do you dislike about SimScale?** Slightly cost prohibitive for multiple users. Ability to define local coordinate system after importing the CAD to simulate varying load cases is not implemented, so the coordinate system has to be changed in the original source file. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** Our robots are deployed in very harsh environments with high temperature deflections and varying load cases. Simscale is helping us better protect our electronics packaging both structurally and thermally as well as allows me to testing different cooling solutions which have not been implemented in the field before. There are also some applications can we cannot test for in our lab where the robot is undergoing dynamic structural loading but Simscale allows us to model and improve our designs. ### 5. A Powerful and Accessible CFD Platform That Delivers Real Results **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mark H. | Mechanical Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 18, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** SimScale has completely transformed the way I approach HVAC and airflow analysis. As a mechanical engineer working on complex building systems, I’ve used a range of CFD tools—but SimScale stands out for its balance of capability, ease of use, and accessibility. What really sets it apart is the cloud-based workflow. I can run large simulations without worrying about hardware limitations, and the interface is intuitive enough that I can quickly set up models, apply boundary conditions, and iterate on designs efficiently. I’ve modeled everything from temperature stratification in high-ceiling spaces to rooftop louver pressure losses, and the results have been both reliable and insightful. The support team is exceptional—responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in helping users succeed. They’ve helped me troubleshoot complex setups and provided clear guidance that improved my results. If you’re in the AEC or HVAC space and need fast, accurate airflow simulations with minimal friction, SimScale is a game-changer. It’s helped me optimize designs, validate performance, and communicate findings with confidence. **What do you dislike about SimScale?** Occasional learning curve on advanced solver settings if coming from another CFD program. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** SimScale is helping us validate and optimize HVAC performance early in the design process, reducing costly post-installation issues and guesswork. As an MEP engineer, I use it to simulate airflow, temperature distribution, and ventilation effectiveness in complex spaces like reception halls, classrooms, and shelters. This has enabled us to ensure thermal comfort, minimize stratification, and better locate supply/return elements before construction. The cloud-based platform makes it easy to iterate on design changes without the typical hardware limitations of CFD. SimScale has become a critical tool in delivering high-performance buildings. ### 6. SimScale: An Excellent Platform for Engineering Simulations **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Abhijith P. | Lead Engineer- Analysis, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 02, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** I think SimScale is an excellent platform for engineering simulations because it makes complex analyses accessible and efficient. Its cloud-based AI-powered tools streamline design optimization, and its collaborative features help teams work seamlessly on projects. **What do you dislike about SimScale?** I find SimScale to be a great simulation tool, but it does have some frustrating aspects. The meshing process can be tricky, simulations sometimes take longer than expected, and certain features, like advanced post-processing, feel a bit limited. The learning curve is also steep for beginners, which can make getting started a challenge. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** We utilize SimScale primarily for CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations, with a focus on CHT (Conjugate Heat Transfer) simulations to analyze thermal interactions in our models. By running multiple simulations simultaneously, we efficiently optimize designs, improve performance, and refine engineering solutions to achieve greater accuracy and efficiency. This approach allows us to accelerate development cycles while ensuring precise validation of thermal and fluid flow behaviors. ### 7. First months using SimScale **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Oscar R. | Strategic Product Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 16, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** The technical support and following sessions are provides a smooth and adequate induction to the use of SimScale tool. Also, the platform is intuitive and very well organized to provide a robust simulation experience to the user. **What do you dislike about SimScale?** To what I have seen and research until now, there is no capability to calculate fatigue failures (number of cycles), under application of periodic thermal, mechanical or combined loads conditions. The results provided from simulations can be used on life predictions models, however, it will be good to have this capability as part of the simulation options in the future. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** Design iterations and laboratory testing setup/run time, cost of various prototype concepts, mostly for thermal and mechanical systems/components required for new products development on the low/medium power electronics industry. ### 8. First Steps in CFD with SimScale: A New User’s Perspective **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Alessia P. | HVAC engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 07, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** What I like best about SimScale is the customer support, that’s always readily available to help with projects. It really makes a difference, especially when you're just starting out. The platform is also easy to use and runs entirely in the cloud, so it doesn’t slow down my computer at all—that’s a huge plus! **What do you dislike about SimScale?** The platform is powerful, but for beginners, setting up simulations correctly can be a bit overwhelming without deeper guidance, even with tutorials available. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** SimScale is a valuable tool for supporting our clients with simulations related to temperature homogeneity,velocity fields, confort. By using SimScale, we are able to conduct detailed simulations that assess and optimize temperature distribution within various systems or environments. This is crucial for our clients who need to ensure consistent temperature performance, whether it’s in manufacturing processes, product designs, or facility management. ### 9. Swiss army knife of CAE world! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Hamed P. | Mechanical engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 06, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** The support team is great. Always taking the extra mile to help. The documentation is good (could always be better). Public projects section is one of the best features. Act like the github of the simulation realm. I appreciate that the failed runs are not considered towards the core hours. **What do you dislike about SimScale?** It would have been really good if I could calculate more values in the post-processing. The fact that I had to set all the required results (such as max reaction force of a certain surface over time) before running the simulation, is annoying. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are a relatively small team with limited budget and Simscale is doing a decent job for the price. ### 10. Very accurate results **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** John W. | Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 04, 2025 **What do you like best about SimScale?** I love not solving on my PC. The cloud computing is great! The results are most important to me, though. I've run many studies in Conjugate Heat Transfer that have matched the benchtop experiments. The support team is a chat box away. They are live experts. This helps a new user get over the learning curve if their sim fails for some reason. Love this! **What do you dislike about SimScale?** Downsides of Simscale? Nope, I can't think of any. **What problems is SimScale solving and how is that benefiting you?** The software allows us to only physically make products that we know will work and require very little, if any iterations since we simulated it first. ## SimScale Discussions - [What is SimScale used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simscale-used-for) - 1 comment, 1 upvote ## SimScale Integrations - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) - [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) ## SimScale Features **Design** - 3D/solid modeling Tools - Drawing Tools - Editing Tools - Rendering tools **Tools** - Fluid analysis - Finite element analysis - Multibody dynamics **Work** - Discrete event modeling - Continuous event modeling - Mechanical event simulation - Manufacturing process simulation - Integrate **Environment** - Hardware support - Task - Manage Multiple Profiles - Command Clarity ## Top SimScale Alternatives - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (616 reviews) - [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (115 reviews) - [COMSOL Multiphysics®](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews) - 4.3/5.0 (36 reviews)