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Compare Ansys HFSS and Ansys Sherlock 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.7% 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 Sherlock
Star Rating
(35)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Ansys HFSS excels in finite element analysis with a score of 9.1, while Ansys Sherlock falls behind with a score of 7.7, indicating that HFSS is preferred for complex electromagnetic simulations.
- Reviewers mention that the 3D modeling tools in Ansys HFSS are rated at 7.5, which is higher than Ansys Sherlock's 7.1, suggesting that HFSS provides a more robust environment for 3D design tasks.
- G2 users highlight that Ansys HFSS has superior fluid analysis capabilities, scoring 8.3 compared to Ansys Sherlock's lack of this feature, making HFSS a better choice for projects requiring fluid dynamics simulations.
- Users on G2 indicate that Ansys Sherlock offers better mechanical event simulation with a score of 8.3, while Ansys HFSS scores lower at 7.7, showing that Sherlock may be more suitable for mechanical design applications.
- Reviewers say that the command clarity in Ansys HFSS is rated at 8.3, which is significantly better than Ansys Sherlock's 7.6, suggesting that HFSS provides a more intuitive user experience for command execution.
- Users report that Ansys HFSS has a higher overall satisfaction rating with a G2 score of 4.5 compared to Ansys Sherlock's 4.4, indicating a slight edge in user experience and product reliability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys HFSS
No pricing availableAnsys Sherlock
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys HFSS
No trial information availableAnsys Sherlock
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
32
8.4
19
Ease of Use
8.6
32
8.2
20
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
28
8.6
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
28
8.1
18
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
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Tools
Not enough data
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Library
Not enough data
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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
7.1
12
8.0
22
Feature Not Available
8.0
22
7.5
12
7.9
17
Feature Not Available
Tools
8.5
8
Feature Not Available
9.1
17
7.7
14
8.8
8
7.1
11
Work
8.7
10
7.8
9
8.8
11
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
7.7
10
8.5
8
Feature Not Available
7.7
10
Feature Not Available
Environment
8.1
12
7.8
10
8.6
15
7.5
10
8.3
12
Feature Not Available
8.4
17
7.6
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys HFSS and Ansys Sherlock 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 Sherlock
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%
Automotive
25.9%
Design
11.1%
Aviation & Aerospace
11.1%
Airlines/Aviation
11.1%
Telecommunications
7.4%
Other
33.3%
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
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