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Compare Ansys HFSS and Keysight ADS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
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 HFSSKeysight ADS
Star Rating
(16)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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 Keysight ADS also performs well but slightly lower at 8.3, indicating that HFSS may provide more robust simulation capabilities for complex electromagnetic problems.
- Reviewers mention that Keysight ADS shines in ease of use, scoring 9.1 compared to Ansys HFSS's 8.5, suggesting that ADS may be more intuitive for new users, particularly in PCB layout editing and schematic design.
- G2 users highlight that Ansys HFSS has a strong quality of support with a score of 8.5, but Keysight ADS outperforms it at 9.4, indicating that users may find more responsive and helpful customer service with ADS.
- Users on G2 report that the editing tools in Keysight ADS are superior, scoring 9.2 compared to Ansys HFSS's 7.9, which may lead to a more efficient design process for users who frequently modify their designs.
- Reviewers say that both products have similar capabilities in 3D/solid modeling tools, each scoring 7.5, but users may prefer the additional features and flexibility offered by Keysight ADS in its drawing tools, which scored 8.3.
- Users report that while both platforms support hardware well, Keysight ADS has a notable advantage with a score of 9.2 compared to Ansys HFSS's 7.9, suggesting better compatibility and performance with various hardware setups.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys HFSS
No pricing availableKeysight ADS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys HFSS
No trial information availableKeysight ADS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
32
9.5
10
Ease of Use
8.6
32
8.8
10
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
28
9.4
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
28
4.8
9
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
7.7
22
7.6
7
8.0
22
8.3
8
8.0
22
9.0
7
7.9
17
8.0
5
Tools
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.1
17
9.3
5
8.8
8
Not enough data
Work
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Environment
8.1
12
9.2
6
8.6
15
9.3
5
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys HFSS and Keysight ADS 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.)
Keysight ADS
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%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
25.0%
Semiconductors
18.8%
Higher Education
12.5%
Aviation & Aerospace
12.5%
Wireless
6.3%
Other
25.0%
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
Keysight ADS has no discussions with answers
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