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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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SimScale
SimScale
Star Rating
(272)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SimScale
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that SimScale excels in ease of use with a score of 8.7, making it more accessible for small businesses, while Abaqus, with a score of 7.5, is noted to have a steeper learning curve, particularly for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that SimScale's cloud-based platform allows for seamless collaboration and accessibility, which is particularly beneficial for teams working remotely, whereas Abaqus is often praised for its robust finite element analysis capabilities but can be less flexible in terms of accessibility.
  • G2 users highlight that SimScale's quality of support is rated at 9.1, indicating a strong commitment to customer service, while Abaqus, with a score of 8.1, has received mixed reviews regarding response times and support quality.
  • Users on G2 report that SimScale's fluid analysis tools are rated highly at 8.8, making it a preferred choice for projects requiring detailed fluid dynamics simulations, while Abaqus, with a score of 8.2, is recognized for its comprehensive finite element analysis but may not be as user-friendly for fluid dynamics tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that SimScale's product direction is rated at 9.7, indicating a strong positive outlook for future updates and features, while Abaqus, with a score of 7.4, has been noted to lag in innovation according to some users.
  • Users say that SimScale's hardware support is rated at 8.3, which is beneficial for users with varying hardware capabilities, while Abaqus, with a lower score of 7.0, may require more powerful hardware to run efficiently, potentially limiting its user base.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Abaqus
No pricing available
SimScale
No pricing available
Free Trial
Abaqus
No trial information available
SimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
37
8.5
249
Ease of Use
7.5
38
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
150
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
27
Quality of Support
8.1
35
9.2
244
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
28
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
9.7
248
Features by Category
7.8
24
7.2
206
Design
6.4
18
5.7
187
6.6
18
5.3
185
6.5
19
6.2
187
7.0
16
6.2
181
Tools
8.2
14
8.7
192
8.8
22
8.5
181
8.1
16
7.2
163
Work
7.9
15
7.0
154
8.1
13
7.2
155
8.4
18
7.6
162
8.0
14
6.0
144
8.0
11
7.6
162
Environment
7.0
15
8.1
171
8.3
12
7.8
165
8.5
13
8.0
165
8.6
18
8.3
184
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Abaqus
Abaqus
SimScale
SimScale
Abaqus and SimScale are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Abaqus
Abaqus has no unique categories
SimScale
SimScale 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%
SimScale
SimScale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.5%
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%
SimScale
SimScale
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.5%
Automotive
13.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Higher Education
6.0%
Architecture & Planning
5.6%
Other
44.6%
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Discussions
Abaqus
Abaqus Discussions
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SimScale
SimScale Discussions
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