# Ansys HFSS vs Ansys Maxwell Comparison | | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 40 | 10 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Ansys HFSS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Ansys Maxwell #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys HFSS** | N/A | N/A | | **Ansys Maxwell** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Library | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customization | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys HFSS** | 8.4/10 | 25 | | **Ansys Maxwell** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 7.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rendering tools** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Finite element analysis** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multibody dynamics** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Work | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Continuous event modeling** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrate** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Environment | Feature | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Task** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Unique to Ansys HFSS (1):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ansys HFSS | Ansys Maxwell | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 47.2% | 20.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.8% | 50.0% | | **Enterprise** | 25.0% | 30.0% | ### By Industry #### Ansys HFSS - **Wireless:** 19.4% - **Research:** 19.4% - **Higher Education:** 19.4% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 19.4% - **Telecommunications:** 5.6% - **Defense & Space:** 5.6% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.8% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8% - **Education Management:** 2.8% - **Automotive:** 2.8% #### Ansys Maxwell - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 20.0% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 20.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 20.0% - **Industrial Automation:** 10.0% - **Education Management:** 10.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 10.0% - **Automotive:** 10.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Ansys HFSS - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [COMSOL Multiphysics®](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews) - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) - [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews) ### Alternatives to Ansys Maxwell - [COMSOL Multiphysics®](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [Altair Inspire](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-inspire/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (76 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Simcenter 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/simcenter-3d/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (192 reviews) - [Simulink](https://www.g2.com/products/simulink/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (98 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Ansys HFSS - Title: [What is Hfss used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hfss-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "HFSS is used for Full-wave EM simulation " ### Ansys Maxwell - Title: [How I can make a model of permanent magnet linear motor based on ANSYS Maxwell software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25962-how-i-can-make-a-model-of-permanent-magnet-linear-motor-based-on-ansys-maxwell-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hello, In order to simulate your PMLM, you can use either Maxwell 2D or 3D. You will take one slice of your model and by using our periodic symmetries..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-hfss-vs-ansys-maxwell)