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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Altair OptiStruct
Star Rating
(32)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(22)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Creo Elements/Direct Modeling excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring an impressive 8.2, while Altair OptiStruct, although strong, does not match this level of performance in the same category.
- Reviewers mention that Altair OptiStruct shines in finite element analysis with a score of 9.2, significantly outperforming Creo Elements/Direct Modeling, which scored 8.0 in fluid analysis, indicating a stronger focus on structural analysis capabilities.
- G2 users highlight the ease of use of Altair OptiStruct, with a score of 8.8, compared to Creo Elements/Direct Modeling's 7.9, suggesting that users find OptiStruct more intuitive for everyday tasks.
- Users on G2 report that the quality of support for Altair OptiStruct is notably higher, with a score of 9.4, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling received a lower score of 7.2, indicating a potential area of concern for users needing assistance.
- Reviewers say that the editing tools in Creo Elements/Direct Modeling are highly rated at 9.0, which users find beneficial for making quick adjustments, whereas Altair OptiStruct does not provide the same level of editing flexibility.
- Users report that the collaboration features in Altair OptiStruct, particularly in mechanical event simulation, scored 9.2, making it a preferred choice for teams working on complex projects, while Creo Elements/Direct Modeling's collaboration tools are less robust.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altair OptiStruct
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
24
8.3
21
Ease of Use
8.8
24
7.9
21
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
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Ease of Admin
8.1
6
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Quality of Support
9.4
22
7.2
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
6
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
23
8.9
21
Features by Category
Design
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Edit
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Collaboration
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Design
8.2
17
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8.6
17
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9.0
17
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8.1
13
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Tools
8.0
15
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9.2
23
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8.7
15
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Work
8.2
14
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8.6
14
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9.2
16
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8.6
11
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8.1
14
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Environment
8.3
16
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8.3
18
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8.8
15
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
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File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altair OptiStruct and Creo Elements/Direct Modeling are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Altair OptiStruct has no unique categories
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altair OptiStruct
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
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
38.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.7%
Aviation & Aerospace
9.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
6.5%
Other
29.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
42.9%
Design
19.0%
Higher Education
9.5%
Shipbuilding
4.8%
Oil & Energy
4.8%
Other
19.0%
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Discussions
Inertia relief analysis of same model was performed using Optistruct and Nastran, Result of Optistruct was showing very high stresses to that of Nastran. Why is it so?
1 Comment
CB
OptiStruct solves both linear and nonlinear problems using an enhanced proprietary version of NASTRAN. We’d need to see the model to troubleshoot your issue.Read more
Can i do the kinematics & dynamic analysis of rigid body (Mechanism ) along with the FEA analysis
1 Comment
CB
Yes, OptiStruct is fully integrated with MotionSolve, Altair’s motion analysis solver, supporting both rigid and flex bodies FE analyses. See...Read more
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