# Ansys Discovery vs SolidWorks Simulation Comparison

| | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 11 | 60 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (36.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Ansys Discovery

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Efficiency (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Insufficient Tutorials (1 reviews)
- Lack of Tutorials (1 reviews)

### SolidWorks Simulation

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Intuitive Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (2 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Ansys Discovery

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SolidWorks Simulation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ansys Discovery** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ansys Discovery** | 8.8/10 | 8 |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | 8.3/10 | 25 |

#### Design

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Task** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ansys Discovery** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Unique to Ansys Discovery (1):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling)

**Unique to SolidWorks Simulation (1):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Ansys Discovery | SolidWorks Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.4% | 42.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.3% | 47.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 36.4% | 10.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Ansys Discovery

- **Manufacturing:** 36.4%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 18.2%
- **Consulting:** 9.1%
- **Research:** 9.1%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Automotive:** 9.1%

#### SolidWorks Simulation

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.8%
- **Design:** 15.8%
- **Higher Education:** 14.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 7.0%
- **Machinery:** 7.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.5%
- **Consulting:** 3.5%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 19.3%

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## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### Ansys Discovery

No discussions available for this product.

### SolidWorks Simulation

- Title: [What is the use of Solidworks software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-solidworks-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Its Computer aided design software, of course you can do lot of things using solidworks package. 
Design 3D CAD Engineering models
2D technical drawing..."
- Title: [Is solidworks simulation free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-simulation-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No its based on subscription"

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