# Ansys Fluent, SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys Mechanical vs COMSOL Multiphysics® Comparison | | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 122 | 60 | 92 | 36 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (35.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (36.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Ansys Fluent **Not enough data** ### SolidWorks Simulation Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Intuitive Use (2 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (2 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) ### Ansys Mechanical Pros: - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Design Usability (2 reviews) Cons: - Meshing Issues (1 reviews) - Missing Features (1 reviews) ### COMSOL Multiphysics® Pros: - Ease of Learning (1 reviews) - Simulation (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (91 reviews) | 8.3 (43 reviews) | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 9.0 (32 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (91 reviews) | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 8.2 (66 reviews) | 6.9 (32 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (88 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 7.8 (26 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (90 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 7.7 (31 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Ansys Fluent #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### SolidWorks Simulation #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Ansys Mechanical #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### COMSOL Multiphysics® #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Fluent** | 7.8/10 | 69 | | **SolidWorks Simulation** | 8.3/10 | 25 | | **Ansys Mechanical** | 8.5/10 | 28 | | **COMSOL Multiphysics®** | 8.5/10 | 9 | #### Design | Feature | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 7.8 (60 reviews) | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | 7.5 (59 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 7.2 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | 7.5 (60 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | 7.6 (58 reviews) | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 6.9 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | 9.0 (63 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | 8.3 (61 reviews) | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 9.6 (24 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | 7.8 (55 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | 7.5 (53 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | 8.1 (53 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.0 (53 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 9.2 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | 7.2 (49 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrate** | 8.0 (53 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 7.2 (49 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Task** | 8.0 (53 reviews) | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.2 (52 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | 7.9 (58 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Fluent** | N/A | N/A | | **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A | | **Ansys Mechanical** | N/A | N/A | | **COMSOL Multiphysics®** | N/A | N/A | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Unique to SolidWorks Simulation (1):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ansys Fluent | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | COMSOL Multiphysics® | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 40.2% | 42.1% | 30.7% | 30.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.5% | 47.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% | | **Enterprise** | 27.4% | 10.5% | 34.1% | 36.1% | ### By Industry #### Ansys Fluent - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 20.5% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 10.3% - **Design:** 7.7% - **Automotive:** 7.7% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 6.8% - **Education Management:** 6.8% - **Research:** 6.0% - **Higher Education:** 6.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 5.1% - **Civil Engineering:** 2.6% - **Other:** 20.5% #### SolidWorks Simulation - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.8% - **Design:** 15.8% - **Higher Education:** 14.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 7.0% - **Machinery:** 7.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.5% - **Consulting:** 3.5% - **Industrial Automation:** 3.5% - **Architecture & Planning:** 1.8% - **Automotive:** 1.8% - **Other:** 19.3% #### Ansys Mechanical - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.6% - **Automotive:** 15.5% - **Design:** 8.3% - **Higher Education:** 8.3% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.0% - **Research:** 4.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.8% - **Machinery:** 4.8% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 2.4% - **Other:** 19.0% #### COMSOL Multiphysics® - **Higher Education:** 22.2% - **Research:** 16.7% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.3% - **Automotive:** 5.6% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.6% - **Medical Devices:** 5.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.8% - **Industrial Automation:** 2.8% - **Government Administration:** 2.8% - **Nanotechnology:** 2.8% - **Other:** 25.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Ansys Fluent - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Altair Inspire](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-inspire/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (76 reviews) - [Altair HyperWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-hyperworks/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (55 reviews) - [OpenFOAM](https://www.g2.com/products/openfoam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (35 reviews) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (35 reviews) - 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[Altair Inspire](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-inspire/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (76 reviews) - [Altair Hypermesh](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-hypermesh/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (88 reviews) - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) ### Alternatives to COMSOL Multiphysics® - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Simulink](https://www.g2.com/products/simulink/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (98 reviews) - [Altair HyperWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-hyperworks/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Abaqus](https://www.g2.com/products/abaqus/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews) - [Ansys HFSS](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-hfss/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (40 reviews) - [OpenFOAM](https://www.g2.com/products/openfoam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (35 reviews) - [SolidWorks Flow Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (35 reviews) - [Ansys CFX](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-cfx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Ansys Maxwell](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-maxwell/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (10 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Ansys Fluent - Title: [What is Ansys Fluent used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ansys-fluent-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Modeling and simulating mechanical systems" - Title: [Which is the best CFD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-the-best-cfd-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Ansys Fluent" - Title: [Does Ansys student have fluent?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-ansys-student-have-fluent) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, but has limited capability compare to the professional version." ### SolidWorks Simulation - Title: [What is the use of Solidworks software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-solidworks-software) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Its Computer aided design software, of course you can do lot of things using solidworks package. Design 3D CAD Engineering models 2D technical drawing..." - Title: [Is solidworks simulation free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-simulation-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No its based on subscription" ### Ansys Mechanical - Title: [What is Ansys Mechanical Apdl?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ansys-mechanical-what-is-ansys-mechanical-apdl) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Ansys Mechanical APDL is a complex tool for advanced users and its bit complicated as compared to Ansys Mechanical workbench. " - Title: [How much is Ansys mechanical?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-is-ansys-mechanical) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "ANSYS mechanical is very popular software in the CAE field which allows us to find the stresses and strengths of any structures within a very small amount of..." ### COMSOL Multiphysics® No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-fluent-vs-solidworks-solidworks-simulation-vs-ansys-mechanical-vs-comsol-multiphysics)