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Compare Ansys HFSS and OpenFOAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% 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)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys HFSSOpenFOAM
Star Rating
(35)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenFOAMSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenFOAM excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, making it a preferred choice for those focused on computational fluid dynamics, while Ansys HFSS, with a score of 8.3, is noted for its strength in finite element analysis, particularly in electromagnetic simulations.
- Reviewers mention that OpenFOAM's 3D modeling tools score 6.2, which some users find less intuitive compared to Ansys HFSS's 7.5 rating, indicating a more user-friendly experience for 3D/solid modeling tasks.
- G2 users highlight that Ansys HFSS offers superior support quality with a score of 8.5, while OpenFOAM's support quality is rated at 6.1, suggesting that users may face challenges in obtaining assistance when needed.
- Users on G2 report that the ease of use for Ansys HFSS is significantly higher at 8.5 compared to OpenFOAM's 6.7, indicating that Ansys HFSS may be more accessible for new users or those less familiar with complex software.
- Reviewers mention that OpenFOAM's customization options, particularly in custom commands, are robust, but Ansys HFSS shines with its command clarity rated at 8.3, making it easier for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively.
- Users say that while OpenFOAM is favored for its open-source flexibility, Ansys HFSS is often preferred in professional environments due to its comprehensive features and higher ratings in areas like multibody dynamics (8.6) and continuous event modeling (8.7), which are critical for advanced simulations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys HFSS
No pricing availableOpenFOAM
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Ansys HFSS
No trial information availableOpenFOAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
32
8.0
26
Ease of Use
8.6
32
6.7
26
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
28
6.1
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
28
6.1
24
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
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Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
7.7
22
6.2
11
8.0
22
6.1
11
8.0
22
6.8
11
7.9
17
7.1
12
Tools
8.5
8
8.8
13
9.1
17
6.5
8
8.8
8
6.3
8
Work
8.7
10
6.7
8
8.8
11
6.9
9
8.5
8
7.1
8
8.5
8
6.4
7
7.7
10
6.9
9
Environment
8.1
12
7.1
8
8.6
15
6.8
10
8.3
12
7.4
7
8.4
17
7.2
12
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys HFSS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenFOAM
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
30.3%
Automotive
18.2%
Research
12.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Oil & Energy
6.1%
Other
24.2%
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 do you use as mesher? Are there free ones that are good for complex geometries?
1 Comment
CH
I used snappyHexMesh to mesh a complicated geometry and it did well. Many like cfMesh too. If snappyHexMesh is used, can use blockMesh to generate background...Read more
OpenFOAM has no more discussions with answers
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