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Compare Ansys HFSS and Ansys Icepak 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ansys HFSS
Star Rating
(40)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys HFSSAnsys Icepak
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys IcepakSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Ansys HFSS excels in finite element analysis with a score of 9.1, while Ansys Icepak lags behind at 8.2, indicating that HFSS is preferred for complex electromagnetic simulations.
- Users report that the 3D modeling tools in Ansys HFSS are rated at 7.5, which is significantly higher than Icepak's 6.9, suggesting that HFSS provides a more robust environment for 3D design tasks.
- Reviewers mention that the fluid analysis capabilities of Ansys Icepak are strong, scoring 8.2, but Ansys HFSS slightly edges out with an 8.3, highlighting its versatility in handling both electromagnetic and fluid dynamics simulations.
- G2 users indicate that the drawing tools in Ansys HFSS are rated at 7.9, while Icepak's tools score only 6.1, suggesting that HFSS offers a more user-friendly and effective drawing experience for engineers.
- Users on G2 report that both products have similar quality of support, each scoring 8.5, but Ansys Icepak has a higher product direction score of 9.4, indicating a more positive outlook for future updates and features.
- Reviewers mention that Ansys HFSS has better customization options, particularly in custom commands and interface, which enhances user experience, while Icepak's customization features are less robust, leading to a more rigid workflow.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys HFSS
No pricing availableAnsys Icepak
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Ansys HFSS
No trial information availableAnsys Icepak
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
32
8.9
18
Ease of Use
8.6
32
8.1
19
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
28
8.5
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
28
9.4
19
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
7.7
22
6.9
18
8.0
22
6.1
17
8.0
22
6.9
18
7.9
17
6.8
16
Tools
8.5
8
8.2
18
9.1
17
8.2
17
8.8
8
6.4
12
Work
8.7
10
7.6
13
8.8
11
7.6
13
8.5
8
8.2
14
8.5
8
6.9
12
7.7
10
7.8
15
Environment
8.1
12
7.8
13
8.6
15
7.8
13
8.3
12
7.4
13
8.4
17
7.4
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys HFSS and Ansys Icepak are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys HFSS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ansys Icepak
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
Wireless
19.4%
Research
19.4%
Higher Education
19.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
19.4%
Telecommunications
5.6%
Other
16.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
31.8%
Consumer Electronics
13.6%
Automotive
13.6%
Semiconductors
9.1%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
27.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Hfss used for?
1 Comment
HK
HFSS is used for Full-wave EM simulation Read more
Ansys HFSS has no more discussions with answers
What is the best way of modeling two-phase immersion cooling?
1 Comment
VG
Hi Jimil, Icepak does not support multi-phase modeling. Ansys Fluent would be a better fit. Please feel free to connect with Ansys Support via...Read more
Ansys Icepak still has issues like it can't simulate inclined PCB why are these issues not sorted out?
1 Comment
VG
Hi Kula Segara.. Have you tried the advanced PCB modeling with Icepak in Ansys Electronics Desktop yet? Inclined PCBs are supported there. Please feel free...Read more
Ansys Icepak has no more discussions with answers
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