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Compare Abaqus and OpenFOAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Abaqus
Star Rating
(50)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(35)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenFOAM excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, making it a preferred choice for those focused on computational fluid dynamics, while Abaqus, with a score of 8.2, is noted for its strong capabilities in finite element analysis, particularly in structural simulations.
- Reviewers mention that OpenFOAM's command clarity is rated at 7.2, which some users find less intuitive compared to Abaqus's higher score of 8.6, indicating that Abaqus may offer a more user-friendly interface for managing complex simulations.
- G2 users highlight that OpenFOAM's support quality is rated at 6.1, which some users find lacking, whereas Abaqus receives a much higher score of 8.1, suggesting that users may have a better experience with customer support and resources when using Abaqus.
- Users on G2 report that OpenFOAM's editing tools score 6.8, which some find adequate but not exceptional, while Abaqus's editing tools are rated at 6.5, indicating that both products have room for improvement in this area, but OpenFOAM may have a slight edge.
- Reviewers say that OpenFOAM is particularly strong in discrete event modeling with a score of 6.7, but Abaqus outperforms it in continuous event modeling with a score of 8.1, making Abaqus a better choice for users needing robust continuous simulation capabilities.
- Users report that while OpenFOAM is popular among small businesses, with 63.6% of reviews coming from this segment, Abaqus also serves a significant small-business market at 46.9%, indicating that both products are viable options for smaller enterprises looking for simulation software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Abaqus
No pricing availableOpenFOAM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Abaqus
No trial information availableOpenFOAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
37
8.0
26
Ease of Use
7.5
38
6.7
26
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
35
6.1
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
6.1
24
Features by Category
Design
6.4
18
6.2
11
6.6
18
6.1
11
6.5
19
6.8
11
7.0
16
7.1
12
Tools
8.2
14
8.8
13
8.8
22
6.5
8
8.1
16
6.3
8
Work
7.9
15
6.7
8
8.1
13
6.9
9
8.4
18
7.1
8
8.0
14
6.4
7
8.0
11
6.9
9
Environment
7.0
15
7.1
8
8.3
12
6.8
10
8.5
13
7.4
7
8.6
18
7.2
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Abaqus and OpenFOAM are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Abaqus has no unique categories
OpenFOAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Abaqus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenFOAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
20.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.3%
Automotive
16.3%
Aviation & Aerospace
12.2%
Research
10.2%
Other
24.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
30.3%
Automotive
18.2%
Research
12.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Oil & Energy
6.1%
Other
24.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Abaqus has no discussions with answers
What do you use as mesher? Are there free ones that are good for complex geometries?
1 Comment
CH
I used snappyHexMesh to mesh a complicated geometry and it did well. Many like cfMesh too. If snappyHexMesh is used, can use blockMesh to generate background...Read more
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