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Compare Ansys CFX and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (38.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ansys CFX
Star Rating
(18)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys CFXSimcenter STAR-CCM+
Star Rating
(167)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Simcenter STAR-CCM+Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ excels in fluid analysis with a score of 9.2, while Ansys CFX closely follows with a score of 9.3, indicating both products are highly capable in this area. However, reviewers mention that STAR-CCM+ offers a more intuitive interface for setting up complex simulations.
- Reviewers mention that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has robust 3D/solid modeling tools rated at 7.6, which some users find easier to navigate compared to Ansys CFX's lower rating in this category. Users on G2 appreciate the seamless integration of CAD models in STAR-CCM+.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for Simcenter STAR-CCM+ with a score of 8.7, which is significantly higher than Ansys CFX's score of 7.2. Reviewers say that the responsiveness and expertise of the support team for STAR-CCM+ make a notable difference in user experience.
- Users report that the ease of use for Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is rated at 8.2, slightly higher than Ansys CFX's 8.0. Reviewers mention that the user-friendly interface and comprehensive tutorials of STAR-CCM+ help new users get up to speed more quickly.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have strong fluid analysis capabilities, Ansys CFX's finite element analysis tools are rated at 7.0, which some users find less comprehensive compared to the offerings in Simcenter STAR-CCM+. Users on G2 appreciate the advanced features in STAR-CCM+ for multi-physics simulations.
- Users say that the command clarity in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is rated at 8.4, which is higher than Ansys CFX, indicating that users find the commands and functionalities more straightforward and easier to understand in STAR-CCM+. Reviewers mention that this clarity enhances productivity during complex simulations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys CFX
No pricing availableSimcenter STAR-CCM+
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys CFX
No trial information availableSimcenter STAR-CCM+
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
13
8.5
114
Ease of Use
8.0
14
8.1
134
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.8
52
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.1
18
Quality of Support
7.2
13
8.6
113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
17
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
14
8.3
115
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
7.6
83
Not enough data
7.4
77
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
8.2
76
Tools
9.3
7
9.1
88
Not enough data
7.1
56
Not enough data
7.1
49
Work
Not enough data
7.2
44
Not enough data
7.1
47
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
6.8
38
Not enough data
7.0
48
Environment
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
67
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys CFX and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys CFX has no unique categories
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys CFX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simcenter STAR-CCM+
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
18.8%
Oil & Energy
12.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.5%
Higher Education
12.5%
Aviation & Aerospace
12.5%
Other
31.3%
Automotive
26.3%
Aviation & Aerospace
12.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.8%
Higher Education
10.5%
Oil & Energy
9.2%
Other
29.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Ansys CFX has no discussions with answers
What is Star CD?
1 Comment
BC
STAR CD is the old branding of the software when it was owned by CD-Adapco. Some people still refer to the current software as STAR or STAR CD or STAR-CCM+....Read more
What is Simcenter STAR-CCM+ used for?
1 Comment
PN
STAR CCM+ is used for the simulation of Fluid, Thermal, Reactive, Multiphase flow problems.Read more
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has no more discussions with answers
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