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At a Glance
Abaqus
Abaqus
Star Rating
(50)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Star Rating
(119)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys Fluent
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Ansys Fluent excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.9, highlighting its robust capabilities in simulating complex fluid dynamics, while Abaqus, with a score of 8.2, is noted for its strength in finite element analysis, making it a preferred choice for structural simulations.
  • Reviewers mention that Ansys Fluent's 3D/solid modeling tools score 7.8, which is significantly higher than Abaqus's score of 6.4, indicating that users find Fluent's modeling capabilities more intuitive and effective for their needs.
  • G2 users highlight that Ansys Fluent has a better ease of use rating at 8.0 compared to Abaqus's 7.5, suggesting that Fluent's user interface and workflow are more user-friendly, which can lead to quicker onboarding for new users.
  • Users on G2 report that Abaqus shines in mechanical event simulation with a score of 8.4, while Ansys Fluent scores 8.0, indicating that Abaqus may be more suitable for users focused on mechanical applications.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have similar integration capabilities, scoring 8.0, but users report that Abaqus offers better management of multiple profiles with a score of 8.5, which can be crucial for teams working on various projects simultaneously.
  • Users say that the quality of support for Ansys Fluent is rated at 8.5, slightly higher than Abaqus's 8.1, suggesting that users may find more responsive and helpful customer service with Fluent, which can be a significant factor in software selection.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Abaqus
No pricing available
Ansys Fluent
No pricing available
Free Trial
Abaqus
No trial information available
Ansys Fluent
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
37
8.9
88
Ease of Use
7.5
38
8.0
88
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.4
21
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
18
Quality of Support
8.1
35
8.5
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
17
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
8.8
87
Features by Category
7.8
24
7.8
66
Design
6.4
18
7.8
59
6.6
18
7.5
59
6.5
19
7.5
60
7.0
16
7.6
58
Tools
8.2
14
8.9
60
8.8
22
8.2
60
8.1
16
7.7
54
Work
7.9
15
7.5
53
8.1
13
8.1
53
8.4
18
8.0
53
8.0
14
7.2
49
8.0
11
8.0
52
Environment
7.0
15
7.2
49
8.3
12
8.0
53
8.5
13
7.2
52
8.6
18
7.9
56
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Abaqus
Abaqus
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Abaqus and Ansys Fluent are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Abaqus
Abaqus has no unique categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Abaqus
Abaqus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.6%
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Abaqus
Abaqus
Higher Education
20.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.3%
Automotive
16.3%
Aviation & Aerospace
12.2%
Research
10.2%
Other
24.5%
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
10.5%
Design
7.9%
Education Management
7.0%
Automotive
7.0%
Other
47.4%
Alternatives
Abaqus
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Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent Alternatives
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Discussions
Abaqus
Abaqus Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Abaqus has no discussions with answers
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent Discussions
What is Ansys Fluent used for?
2 Comments
Gobiha D.
GD
Modeling and simulating mechanical systemsRead more
Does Ansys student have fluent?
1 Comment
Vimal G.
VG
Yes, but has limited capability compare to the professional version.Read more
Which is the best CFD software?
1 Comment
Sachin K.
SK
Ansys FluentRead more