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At a Glance
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Star Rating
(119)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that COMSOL Multiphysics® excels in finite element analysis with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for those needing detailed structural simulations, while Ansys Fluent, with a score of 8.2, is noted for its fluid analysis capabilities, scoring 8.9, which is slightly higher but focuses more on fluid dynamics.
  • Reviewers mention that the 3D/solid modeling tools in COMSOL Multiphysics® are rated at 8.5, providing robust modeling capabilities, whereas Ansys Fluent's tools are rated lower at 7.8, indicating that users may find COMSOL's modeling features more comprehensive for complex simulations.
  • G2 users highlight that the ease of use for Ansys Fluent is rated at 8.0, which is significantly higher than COMSOL's 6.9, suggesting that users find Ansys Fluent more intuitive and user-friendly, especially for newcomers to simulation software.
  • Users on G2 report that the quality of support for Ansys Fluent is rated at 8.5, which is higher than COMSOL's 7.8, indicating that users may experience better customer service and support resources with Ansys Fluent.
  • Reviewers say that COMSOL Multiphysics® shines in its editing tools, scoring 8.3, which allows for more flexibility in modifying simulations, while Ansys Fluent's editing tools are rated lower at 7.5, suggesting that users may find COMSOL's tools more effective for iterative design processes.
  • Users report that the integration capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics® are rated at 8.7, which is higher than Ansys Fluent's 8.0, indicating that COMSOL may offer better options for integrating with other software and tools, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Fluent
No pricing available
COMSOL Multiphysics®
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ansys Fluent
Free Trial is available
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
88
9.0
32
Ease of Use
8.0
88
6.9
32
Ease of Setup
8.4
21
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
85
7.8
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
17
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
87
7.7
31
Features by Category
7.8
66
8.5
9
Design
7.8
59
8.5
8
7.5
59
8.9
9
7.5
60
8.3
9
7.6
58
8.1
7
Tools
8.9
60
8.7
5
8.2
60
9.4
9
7.7
54
8.9
6
Work
7.5
53
8.3
5
8.1
53
7.3
5
8.0
53
8.9
6
7.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
52
8.7
5
Environment
7.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
53
8.3
6
7.2
52
8.3
5
7.9
56
8.3
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Ansys Fluent and COMSOL Multiphysics® are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.1%
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
20.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
10.5%
Design
7.9%
Education Management
7.0%
Automotive
7.0%
Other
47.4%
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Higher Education
22.2%
Research
16.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.3%
Medical Devices
5.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Other
41.7%
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Ansys Fluent
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COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® Alternatives
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Discussions
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent Discussions
What is Ansys Fluent used for?
2 Comments
Gobiha D.
GD
Modeling and simulating mechanical systemsRead more
Does Ansys student have fluent?
1 Comment
Vimal G.
VG
Yes, but has limited capability compare to the professional version.Read more
Which is the best CFD software?
1 Comment
Sachin K.
SK
Ansys FluentRead more
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
COMSOL Multiphysics® has no discussions with answers