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Compare Ansys Fluent and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (38.8% 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 FluentSimcenter STAR-CCM+
Star Rating
(167)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Simcenter STAR-CCM+Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ excels in handling complex multiphysics simulations seamlessly within a single workflow. Users appreciate the automated meshing feature, which significantly reduces the time spent on manual tasks, making it a time-saver for intricate projects.
- Users say that Ansys Fluent offers a well-organized post-processing section and an easy-to-use interface, which enhances the overall user experience. The continuous product support and regular feature upgrades are also highlighted as key benefits, ensuring that users have access to the latest tools and improvements.
- According to verified reviews, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ provides a unified platform for preprocessing, solving, and post-processing, which eliminates the need to switch between different software. This integration is praised for its efficiency, allowing users to access everything they need quickly.
- Reviewers mention that while Ansys Fluent is recognized for its versatility in addressing a wide range of engineering problems, some users feel that it may not cater to specific workflow needs as effectively as Simcenter STAR-CCM+. This can lead to configuration challenges for certain users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has a strong focus on fluid analysis, scoring notably high in this area. Users have noted that it automatically cleans up improper CAD geometry, which is particularly beneficial for legacy or complex models, saving hours of manual geometry repair.
- Users report that Ansys Fluent's extensive database of tools and options makes it a go-to solution for various engineering challenges. However, some users have pointed out that its ease of setup and administration could be improved compared to Simcenter STAR-CCM+, which has received mixed feedback in these areas.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Fluent
No pricing availableSimcenter STAR-CCM+
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys Fluent
Free Trial is available
Simcenter STAR-CCM+
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
88
8.5
114
Ease of Use
8.0
88
8.1
134
Ease of Setup
8.4
21
7.8
52
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
7.1
18
Quality of Support
8.5
85
8.6
113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
17
8.6
17
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
87
8.3
115
Features by Category
Design
7.8
59
7.6
83
7.5
59
7.4
77
7.5
60
8.0
80
7.6
58
8.2
76
Tools
8.9
60
9.1
88
8.2
60
7.1
56
7.7
54
7.1
49
Work
7.5
53
7.2
44
8.1
53
7.1
47
8.0
53
7.3
40
7.2
49
6.8
38
8.0
52
7.0
48
Environment
7.2
49
8.1
65
8.0
53
7.9
60
7.2
52
Feature Not Available
7.9
56
8.4
67
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Fluent and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Fluent has no unique categories
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Fluent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simcenter STAR-CCM+
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
26.3%
Aviation & Aerospace
12.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.8%
Higher Education
10.5%
Oil & Energy
9.2%
Other
29.6%
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 Star CD?
1 Comment
BC
STAR CD is the old branding of the software when it was owned by CD-Adapco. Some people still refer to the current software as STAR or STAR CD or STAR-CCM+....Read more
What is Simcenter STAR-CCM+ used for?
1 Comment
PN
STAR CCM+ is used for the simulation of Fluid, Thermal, Reactive, Multiphase flow problems.Read more
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has no more discussions with answers
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