Link copied to clipboard # Abaqus vs Ansys Sherlock Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/abaqus/ansys-sherlock/export.csv) AbaqusAnsys Sherlock[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Abaqus** No pricing available **Ansys Sherlock** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Perceived Cost **Abaqus** $$$$$ **Ansys Sherlock** $$$$$ Average Discount **Abaqus** Not enough reviews yet **Ansys Sherlock** Not enough reviews yet Uncover valuable pricing insights from real user feedback to improve your shopping experience. See it for free Time to Implement **Abaqus** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Ansys Sherlock** 6 months Based on 100 responses Return on Investment **Abaqus** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Ansys Sherlock** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Pros & Cons** from reviews **Abaqus** Ease of Use (2) Simulation (2) Not User-Friendly (2) CAD Limitations (1) **Ansys Sherlock** Not enough data Integrations **Abaqus** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e973ef21938d2b903619263983c93e50/altair-hyperworks.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Altair HyperWorks ](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-hyperworks/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3f9c0906fd6d9b7d077d88bc63dfc5f1/simcenter-hypermesh.png "Product Avatar Image") Simcenter Hypermesh ](https://www.g2.com/products/simcenter-hypermesh/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3f9c0906fd6d9b7d077d88bc63dfc5f1/simcenter-hyperview.png "Product Avatar Image") Simcenter Hyperview ](https://www.g2.com/products/simcenter-hyperview/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/abaqus/integrations) **Ansys Sherlock** Not enough data Screenshots **Abaqus** No screenshot available **Ansys Sherlock** ![Ansys Sherlock screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/150349/Sherlock-3.2-image.jpg) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Abaqus** **8.7** /10 Based on 41 responses **Ansys Sherlock** **8.4** /10 Based on 19 responses Ease of Use **Abaqus** **7.6** /10 Based on 42 responses **Ansys Sherlock** **8.2** /10 Based on 20 responses Ease of Setup **Abaqus** **9.6** /10 Based on 8 responses **Ansys Sherlock** Not enough data Ease of Admin **Abaqus** **8.0** /10 Based on 5 responses **Ansys Sherlock** Not enough data Quality of Support **Abaqus** **8.3** /10 Based on 39 responses **Ansys Sherlock** **8.6** /10 Based on 19 responses Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Abaqus** **9.0** /10 Based on 5 responses **Ansys Sherlock** Not enough data Product Direction (% positive) **Abaqus** **7.7** /10 Based on 40 responses **Ansys Sherlock** **8.1** /10 Based on 18 responses **Features** ratings from reviews Simulation & CAE **7.8** /10 Based on 29 responses **7.5** /10 Based on 18 responses User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 45.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 26.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 28.3% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 45.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 26.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 28.3% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 29.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 29.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 40.7% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 29.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 29.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 40.7% **Reviewers' Industry** [![Abaqus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d05e3566f966e83e3ef9753e3aed4086/abaqus.png "Abaqus")](https://www.g2.com/products/abaqus/reviews) Abaqus Mechanical or Industrial Engineering 18.9% Higher Education 18.9% Automotive 17.0% Aviation & Aerospace 11.3% Research 9.4% Other 24.5% [![Ansys Sherlock](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c619165117b75a0c90f84e22146e574f/ansys-sherlock.svg "Ansys Sherlock")](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-sherlock/reviews) Ansys Sherlock Automotive 25.9% Design 11.1% Aviation & Aerospace 11.1% Airlines/Aviation 11.1% Telecommunications 7.4% Other 33.3% Alternatives **Abaqus Alternatives** ![MATLAB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d5738f5e7922b4552c3ba543a2b9dee6/matlab.jpeg "MATLAB") [ MATLAB ](/products/matlab/reviews) ![Ansys Mechanical](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/844264459ce6e13295aaedf69ddb16a1/ansys-mechanical.svg "Ansys Mechanical") [ Ansys Mechanical ](/products/ansys-mechanical/reviews) ![Inventor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ce04423e3201c72cb3ff129d2325b8d4/inventor.svg "Inventor") [ Inventor ](/products/inventor/reviews) ![Ansys LS-DYNA](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/71607df7ca688e976180ffbd23f9f7db/ansys-ls-dyna.svg "Ansys LS-DYNA") [ Ansys LS-DYNA ](/products/ansys-ls-dyna/reviews) **Ansys Sherlock Alternatives** ![MATLAB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d5738f5e7922b4552c3ba543a2b9dee6/matlab.jpeg "MATLAB") [ MATLAB ](/products/matlab/reviews) ![Onshape](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64b9ed904ebc3f3bc714a720216f40d4/onshape.svg "Onshape") [ Onshape ](/products/onshape/reviews) ![Inventor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ce04423e3201c72cb3ff129d2325b8d4/inventor.svg "Inventor") [ Inventor ](/products/inventor/reviews) ![Designcenter Solid Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d83699653e967e265705cdd3b757685d/designcenter-solid-edge.svg "Designcenter Solid Edge") [ Designcenter Solid Edge ](/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) ## Abaqus vs Ansys Sherlock - Reviewers felt that Abaqus meets the needs of their business better than Ansys Sherlock. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Ansys Sherlock is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Ansys Sherlock over Abaqus.