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Compare Ansys Fluent and CATIA 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (49.6% 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 FluentCATIA
Star Rating
(251)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CATIA excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 7.8, making it a preferred choice for complex design tasks, while Ansys Fluent shines in fluid analysis with a score of 8.9, indicating its strength in simulating fluid dynamics effectively.
- Reviewers mention that CATIA's drawing tools and editing tools both scored 7.5, which some users find limiting for detailed design work, whereas Ansys Fluent's finite element analysis tools received a score of 8.2, highlighting its robust capabilities in structural analysis.
- G2 users indicate that CATIA's ease of use is rated at 7.3, which some find challenging for new users, while Ansys Fluent's ease of use is rated higher at 8.0, suggesting a more user-friendly interface for those new to simulation software.
- Users on G2 report that CATIA's quality of support is rated at 7.7, which some reviewers feel could be improved, whereas Ansys Fluent boasts a higher support rating of 8.5, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team.
- Reviewers say that CATIA's product direction is rated at 8.1, which some users feel lacks innovation, while Ansys Fluent's product direction is rated at 8.8, suggesting a more positive outlook on future updates and features.
- Users report that CATIA's hardware support is rated at 7.2, which can be a limitation for users with less powerful systems, while Ansys Fluent's task-based interfaces and hardware support are rated higher, making it more adaptable to various user environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Fluent
No pricing availableCATIA
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys Fluent
Free Trial is available
CATIA
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
88
8.7
215
Ease of Use
8.0
88
7.3
218
Ease of Setup
8.4
21
8.0
19
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
7.7
11
Quality of Support
8.5
85
7.7
191
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
17
7.8
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
87
8.1
214
Features by Category
Design
7.8
59
Not enough data
7.5
59
Not enough data
7.5
60
Not enough data
7.6
58
Not enough data
Tools
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
7.7
54
Not enough data
Work
7.5
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
Environment
7.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.2
52
Not enough data
7.9
56
Not enough data
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Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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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
Ansys Fluent and CATIA are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
CATIA is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Fluent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
CATIA
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%
Automotive
25.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
21.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
14.0%
Design
9.3%
Airlines/Aviation
5.1%
Other
24.2%
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
If CATIA provide solution for fluid dynamics problem it will be good
1 Comment
VG
Catia has computational fluid dynamic (CFD)
You have to add in floEFD into your catia.
It can be added from version 5 or above.
Similarly you can also...Read more
What is Catia software used for?
1 Comment
AR
CATIA software is commonly used for:
1. Plastic and Metal parts design.
2. Wire harness design.
3. Drafting and Drawing
4. Mould and Die design.
5....Read more
What is inside Catia software?
1 Comment
GA
CAD 3D models from product industry and engineeringRead more
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