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Compare Altair HyperWorks and Ansys Fluent 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Altair HyperWorks
Star Rating
(54)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Altair HyperWorksAnsys Fluent
Star Rating
(119)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys FluentSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Altair HyperWorks excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 8.6, which reviewers mention allows for more intricate designs compared to Ansys Fluent's score of 7.8.
- Reviewers mention that the editing tools in Altair HyperWorks are particularly strong, achieving a score of 9.0, while Ansys Fluent's editing tools lag behind at 7.5, making HyperWorks a preferred choice for users needing robust editing capabilities.
- G2 users highlight that the fluid analysis capabilities of Ansys Fluent are superior, with a score of 8.9, which reviewers say is essential for those focused on fluid dynamics, whereas Altair HyperWorks scores 7.8 in this area.
- Users on G2 report that Altair HyperWorks offers better support for hardware integration, scoring 9.3, which reviewers mention is crucial for users with diverse hardware setups, compared to Ansys Fluent's lower score of 7.2.
- Reviewers mention that the continuous event modeling feature in Altair HyperWorks is highly rated at 9.3, making it a strong choice for users needing detailed simulations, while Ansys Fluent's score of 8.1 indicates it may not meet the same level of user expectations.
- Users say that the quality of support for Ansys Fluent is notably higher, with a score of 8.5, which reviewers mention is a significant factor for those who prioritize customer service, compared to Altair HyperWorks' score of 7.6.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altair HyperWorks
No pricing availableAnsys Fluent
No pricing availableFree Trial
Altair HyperWorks
No trial information availableAnsys Fluent
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
46
8.9
88
Ease of Use
7.6
46
8.0
88
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.4
21
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
18
Quality of Support
7.6
43
8.5
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
17
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
45
8.8
87
Features by Category
Design
7.6
7
7.8
59
7.5
8
7.5
59
8.3
8
7.5
60
8.3
8
7.6
58
Tools
7.4
7
8.9
60
8.7
9
8.2
60
8.6
7
7.7
54
Work
8.3
7
7.5
53
8.9
6
8.1
53
8.7
5
8.0
53
7.6
7
7.2
49
7.9
7
8.0
52
Environment
8.3
6
7.2
49
8.3
8
8.0
53
8.5
8
7.2
52
7.9
8
7.9
56
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altair HyperWorks and Ansys Fluent are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Altair HyperWorks has no unique categories
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altair HyperWorks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ansys Fluent
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
Automotive
35.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.4%
Higher Education
5.6%
Other
27.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
10.5%
Design
7.9%
Education Management
7.0%
Automotive
7.0%
Other
47.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is HyperWorks and HyperMesh same?
1 Comment
AO
Not exacly sameRead more
Altair HyperWorks has no more discussions with answers
Does Ansys student have fluent?
1 Comment
VG
Yes, but has limited capability compare to the professional version.Read more
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