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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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COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about COMSOL Multiphysics®
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that COMSOL Multiphysics® excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.5, while Abaqus falls short with a score of 6.4, making COMSOL a preferred choice for those needing robust modeling capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that the drawing tools in COMSOL Multiphysics® are rated at 8.9, significantly higher than Abaqus's 6.6, indicating that users find COMSOL's drawing capabilities more intuitive and effective for their design needs.
  • G2 users highlight that COMSOL's finite element analysis capabilities are rated at 9.4, compared to Abaqus's 8.8, suggesting that users appreciate the depth and accuracy of COMSOL's analysis features for complex simulations.
  • Users on G2 report that while both products offer fluid analysis, COMSOL Multiphysics® has a slight edge with a score of 8.7 over Abaqus's 8.2, indicating a preference for COMSOL in fluid dynamics applications.
  • Reviewers mention that the quality of support for Abaqus is rated higher at 8.1 compared to COMSOL's 7.8, suggesting that users may find better assistance and resources when using Abaqus.
  • Users say that COMSOL Multiphysics® provides better command clarity with a score of 8.3, while Abaqus scores 8.6, indicating that users may find Abaqus's commands slightly clearer, which can enhance user experience during complex simulations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Abaqus
No pricing available
COMSOL Multiphysics®
No pricing available
Free Trial
Abaqus
No trial information available
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
37
9.0
32
Ease of Use
7.5
38
6.9
32
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
35
7.8
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
7.7
31
Features by Category
7.8
24
8.5
9
Design
6.4
18
8.5
8
6.6
18
8.9
9
6.5
19
8.3
9
7.0
16
8.1
7
Tools
8.2
14
8.7
5
8.8
22
9.4
9
8.1
16
8.9
6
Work
7.9
15
8.3
5
8.1
13
7.3
5
8.4
18
8.9
6
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.0
11
8.7
5
Environment
7.0
15
Not enough data
8.3
12
8.3
6
8.5
13
8.3
5
8.6
18
8.3
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Abaqus
Abaqus
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Abaqus and COMSOL Multiphysics® are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Abaqus
Abaqus has no unique categories
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® 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%
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.1%
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%
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Higher Education
22.2%
Research
16.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.3%
Medical Devices
5.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Other
41.7%
Alternatives
Abaqus
Abaqus Alternatives
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COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® Alternatives
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Discussions
Abaqus
Abaqus Discussions
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Abaqus has no discussions with answers
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® Discussions
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COMSOL Multiphysics® has no discussions with answers