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Compare Ansys Fluent and Ansys Icepak 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ansys 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 FluentAnsys Icepak
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys IcepakSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Ansys Icepak excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.2, while Ansys Fluent shines even brighter with a score of 8.9, indicating a more robust capability in handling complex fluid dynamics simulations.
- Reviewers mention that the 3D/solid modeling tools in Ansys Icepak score 6.9, which is lower than Ansys Fluent's score of 7.8, suggesting that Fluent offers more advanced modeling features that can enhance design accuracy.
- G2 users highlight that Ansys Icepak has a strong focus on thermal management, making it a preferred choice for users specifically looking for heat transfer analysis, whereas Ansys Fluent is noted for its versatility across various fluid dynamics applications.
- Users on G2 report that the ease of setup for Ansys Fluent is rated at 8.4, which is higher than Icepak's score, indicating that Fluent may provide a more user-friendly installation process, beneficial for new users.
- Reviewers say that both products have a solid quality of support, each scoring 8.5, but users mention that Ansys Fluent has a more extensive community and resources available, which can be advantageous for troubleshooting and learning.
- Users report that Ansys Icepak is particularly effective for discrete event modeling with a score of 7.6, while Ansys Fluent's score of 8.1 in continuous event modeling suggests it may be better suited for users needing to simulate ongoing processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Fluent
No pricing availableAnsys Icepak
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys Fluent
Free Trial is available
Ansys Icepak
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
88
8.9
18
Ease of Use
8.0
88
8.1
19
Ease of Setup
8.4
21
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
85
8.5
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
17
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
87
9.4
19
Features by Category
Design
7.8
59
6.9
18
7.5
59
6.1
17
7.5
60
6.9
18
7.6
58
6.8
16
Tools
8.9
60
8.2
18
8.2
60
8.2
17
7.7
54
6.4
12
Work
7.5
53
7.6
13
8.1
53
7.6
13
8.0
53
8.2
14
7.2
49
6.9
12
8.0
52
7.8
15
Environment
7.2
49
7.8
13
8.0
53
7.8
13
7.2
52
7.4
13
7.9
56
7.4
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Fluent and Ansys Icepak are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
Ansys Icepak has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Fluent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ansys Icepak
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
10.5%
Design
7.9%
Education Management
7.0%
Automotive
7.0%
Other
47.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
31.8%
Consumer Electronics
13.6%
Automotive
13.6%
Semiconductors
9.1%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
27.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Ansys Fluent used for?
2 Comments
GD
Modeling and simulating mechanical systemsRead more
Does Ansys student have fluent?
1 Comment
VG
Yes, but has limited capability compare to the professional version.Read more
What is the best way of modeling two-phase immersion cooling?
1 Comment
VG
Hi Jimil, Icepak does not support multi-phase modeling. Ansys Fluent would be a better fit. Please feel free to connect with Ansys Support via...Read more
Ansys Icepak still has issues like it can't simulate inclined PCB why are these issues not sorted out?
1 Comment
VG
Hi Kula Segara.. Have you tried the advanced PCB modeling with Icepak in Ansys Electronics Desktop yet? Inclined PCBs are supported there. Please feel free...Read more
Ansys Icepak has no more discussions with answers
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