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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 HEEDS
Simcenter HEEDS
Star Rating
(74)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Simcenter HEEDS
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 HEEDS falls short with a score of 7.4, indicating less effectiveness in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Ansys Fluent offers superior 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 7.8, which are essential for detailed simulations, whereas HEEDS, with a score of 8.1, provides slightly better drawing and editing tools but lacks the depth in fluid-specific modeling.
  • G2 users note that the quality of support for Ansys Fluent is rated at 8.5, with many praising the responsiveness and expertise of the support team, while HEEDS has a lower support rating of 8.0, suggesting a less satisfactory experience for users needing assistance.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Ansys Fluent's ease of use is rated at 8.0, with many finding the interface intuitive for complex simulations, while HEEDS scores slightly higher at 8.2, indicating a more user-friendly experience for those new to simulation software.
  • Reviewers say that Ansys Fluent's command clarity is rated at 7.9, which helps users navigate the software effectively, while HEEDS, with a score of 7.7, may present some challenges in command clarity, leading to potential confusion during use.
  • Users report that Ansys Fluent has a strong product direction score of 8.8, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features, while HEEDS shines with a higher score of 9.2, suggesting a more proactive approach to evolving user needs and software capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Fluent
No pricing available
Simcenter HEEDS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ansys Fluent
Free Trial is available
Simcenter HEEDS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
88
8.7
56
Ease of Use
8.0
88
8.2
71
Ease of Setup
8.4
21
8.1
26
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
7.8
6
Quality of Support
8.5
85
8.0
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
17
8.1
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
87
9.2
58
Features by Category
7.8
66
7.7
47
Design
7.8
59
Feature Not Available
7.5
59
Feature Not Available
7.5
60
Feature Not Available
7.6
58
Feature Not Available
Tools
8.9
60
7.4
43
8.2
60
8.1
45
7.7
54
7.8
44
Work
7.5
53
7.4
45
8.1
53
7.4
44
8.0
53
7.9
45
7.2
49
7.5
42
8.0
52
8.0
45
Environment
7.2
49
7.7
45
8.0
53
7.9
44
7.2
52
7.6
43
7.9
56
7.7
43
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent
Simcenter HEEDS
Simcenter HEEDS
Ansys Fluent and Simcenter HEEDS are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
Simcenter HEEDS
Simcenter HEEDS 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%
Simcenter HEEDS
Simcenter HEEDS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.8%
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 HEEDS
Simcenter HEEDS
Automotive
26.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.6%
Oil & Energy
6.8%
Design
6.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.8%
Other
43.8%
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Ansys Fluent
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Simcenter HEEDS
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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 HEEDS
Simcenter HEEDS Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Simcenter HEEDS has no discussions with answers