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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
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Simcenter 3D
Simcenter 3D
Star Rating
(183)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Simcenter 3D
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Ansys Fluent excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.9, highlighting its robust capabilities in simulating complex fluid dynamics, while Simcenter 3D received a lower score of 7.7, indicating it may not be as strong in this specific area.
  • Reviewers mention that Simcenter 3D offers superior multibody dynamics capabilities, scoring 8.2 compared to Ansys Fluent's 7.7, making it a better choice for users focused on mechanical simulations involving multiple interconnected bodies.
  • G2 users note that Ansys Fluent has a higher ease of use rating at 8.0, with many reviewers appreciating its intuitive interface for fluid simulations, whereas Simcenter 3D, with a score of 8.2, is perceived as slightly more complex, particularly for new users.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Ansys Fluent's quality of support is rated at 8.5, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and expertise of the support team, while Simcenter 3D's support, rated at 8.3, is seen as good but not as consistently praised.
  • Reviewers mention that Simcenter 3D shines in its 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 8.3, which users find beneficial for detailed mechanical design, while Ansys Fluent's score of 7.8 in this area suggests it may not be as comprehensive for solid modeling tasks.
  • Users say that Ansys Fluent's product direction is positively viewed at 8.8, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, while Simcenter 3D also shares the same score, suggesting both products are well-regarded in terms of future development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Fluent
No pricing available
Simcenter 3D
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ansys Fluent
Free Trial is available
Simcenter 3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
88
8.5
128
Ease of Use
8.0
88
8.1
151
Ease of Setup
8.4
21
7.9
78
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
7.7
21
Quality of Support
8.5
85
8.3
122
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
17
8.3
21
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
87
8.6
126
Features by Category
7.8
66
7.9
89
Design
7.8
59
8.4
88
7.5
59
8.2
83
7.5
60
8.1
82
7.6
58
8.0
75
Tools
8.9
60
7.7
75
8.2
60
8.1
82
7.7
54
8.2
70
Work
7.5
53
7.8
65
8.1
53
8.0
66
8.0
53
8.2
74
7.2
49
7.7
63
8.0
52
7.8
71
Environment
7.2
49
7.5
70
8.0
53
7.9
71
7.2
52
7.6
68
7.9
56
7.7
76
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
7.8
16
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.9
14
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Simcenter 3D
Simcenter 3D
Ansys Fluent and Simcenter 3D are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
Simcenter 3D
Simcenter 3D is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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%
Simcenter 3D
Simcenter 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.8%
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%
Simcenter 3D
Simcenter 3D
Automotive
13.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
9.4%
Design
6.6%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.1%
Other
55.2%
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Simcenter 3D
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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
Simcenter 3D
Simcenter 3D Discussions
What is Simcenter 3D used for?
1 Comment
Piyush K.
PK
imcenter 3D is a comprehensive simulation and analysis software developed by Siemens. It's used for various engineering and design purposes,...Read more
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Simcenter 3D has no more discussions with answers