Compare Altair SimSolid and SOLIDWORKS
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Altair SimSolid
Star Rating
(178)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Altair SimSolid
SOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(644)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKS
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that SOLIDWORKS excels in its 3D modeling capabilities, with users praising its ability to create complex mechanical drawings and simulate parts effectively. One user highlighted how it helps illustrate the working principles of machinery clearly for clients.
- Users say that Altair SimSolid stands out for its speed and efficiency in simulations, particularly with its meshless finite element analysis (FEA). Reviewers appreciate how this feature allows for quick optimization of parts without the need for manual mesh refinement, significantly reducing preparation time.
- According to verified reviews, SOLIDWORKS has a larger user community, which can be beneficial for support and resource sharing. Users noted the availability of helpful tools, like the macro tool for quick file exports, enhancing their overall experience.
- Reviewers mention that Altair SimSolid's intuitive setup process is a strong point, with many users finding it easy to adapt and start simulations quickly. This contrasts with some feedback on SOLIDWORKS, where users have faced challenges in matching specific workflow needs during setup.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while SOLIDWORKS has a higher rating for quality of support, Altair SimSolid is not far behind, with users appreciating its responsive assistance. This suggests that both products are committed to helping users navigate their software effectively.
- Users express that SOLIDWORKS is particularly strong in drawing and editing tools, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work. In contrast, Altair SimSolid, while effective for structural analysis, has received mixed feedback on its drawing capabilities, indicating a potential area for improvement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altair SimSolid
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Altair SimSolid
Free Trial is available
SOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
146
8.8
535
Ease of Use
8.6
149
8.6
540
Ease of Setup
8.7
94
8.3
112
Ease of Admin
8.5
23
8.0
47
Quality of Support
8.3
136
8.2
475
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
21
8.3
47
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
145
8.6
529
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.9
43
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
37
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Design
Not enough data
9.5
107
Not enough data
9.4
107
Not enough data
9.2
103
Not enough data
8.1
100
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
98
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
8.3
85
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
9.0
96
Not enough data
8.4
90
Library
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.6
23
CAD
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.1
29
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
9.6
29
Not enough data
8.6
25
Data
Not enough data
9.3
29
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.7
25
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.4
52
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.5
55
Not enough data
8.6
60
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
49
Not enough data
8.8
58
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
8.6
53
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.0
20
Not enough data
6.1
20
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.3
41
Tools
Not enough data
9.5
43
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.2
43
Design
Not enough data
9.4
43
Design
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Library
Not enough data
8.2
13
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Customization
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Design
6.0
117
9.2
62
5.6
112
9.0
62
5.7
114
8.8
62
5.9
110
7.7
60
Tools
Feature Not Available
8.0
54
8.3
133
7.9
56
Feature Not Available
7.4
49
Work
Feature Not Available
7.6
41
Feature Not Available
7.8
42
7.9
127
8.3
51
Feature Not Available
8.1
44
6.8
117
8.4
47
Environment
7.5
116
8.3
53
7.2
118
8.4
51
Feature Not Available
8.2
49
7.9
121
8.6
53
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
8.7
28
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
7.7
25
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.6
31
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
7.3
32
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
9.0
27
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altair SimSolid and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Altair SimSolid has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, CAD Viewers, Sketching, PCB Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altair SimSolid
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOLIDWORKS
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
31.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
13.1%
Education Management
4.2%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
3.6%
Other
43.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
23.2%
Design
11.7%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.9%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Altair SimSolid has no discussions with answers
What is SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
TS
A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start...Read more
best use o this software
2 Comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
