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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.4% 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 HFSSSOLIDWORKS
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while Ansys HFSS, with a score of 7.1 in multibody dynamics, is noted for its limitations in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SOLIDWORKS offers superior drawing tools, scoring 9.7, which enhances the drafting process significantly compared to Ansys HFSS's score of 7.9 in drawing tools, indicating a more robust feature set for technical documentation.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS provides a better user experience with an ease of use score of 8.6, while Ansys HFSS's score of 8.5 suggests it may not be as intuitive, particularly for new users.
- Users on G2 emphasize that SOLIDWORKS has a strong CAD-CAM compatibility score of 8.8, which facilitates smoother workflows between design and manufacturing, whereas Ansys HFSS lacks in this integration, making it less efficient for users needing seamless transitions.
- Reviewers say that the quality of support for SOLIDWORKS, rated at 8.1, is generally reliable, but Ansys HFSS outperforms it slightly with a score of 8.5, indicating a more responsive support system for troubleshooting and user inquiries.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS shines in its extensive component libraries with a score of 7.9, which allows for easier access to pre-designed parts, while Ansys HFSS's lower score in this area suggests a more limited selection, potentially hindering design efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys HFSS
No pricing availableSOLIDWORKS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys HFSS
No trial information availableSOLIDWORKS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
32
8.8
517
Ease of Use
8.6
32
8.6
521
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
93
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
8.6
28
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
28
8.6
512
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.9
41
CNC Programming
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Machining
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Design
Not enough data
9.5
100
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
96
Edit
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.3
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
8.4
87
Library
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
CAD
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.5
23
Data
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
25
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.8
57
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
52
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.2
40
Tools
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Design
Not enough data
9.4
42
Design
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Tools
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Library
Not enough data
8.1
12
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Design
7.7
22
9.2
59
8.0
22
9.0
60
8.0
22
8.8
60
7.9
17
7.6
58
Tools
8.5
8
8.0
53
9.1
17
7.9
55
8.8
8
7.4
48
Work
8.7
10
7.5
40
8.8
11
7.8
41
8.5
8
8.3
49
8.5
8
8.1
43
7.7
10
8.4
46
Environment
8.1
12
8.3
52
8.6
15
8.4
50
8.3
12
8.2
48
8.4
17
8.6
52
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.6
26
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys HFSS and SOLIDWORKS are categorized as PCB Design and Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys HFSS has no unique categories
SOLIDWORKS is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, CAD Viewers, Sketching, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CAD Libraries, CAD Data Exchange, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys HFSS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOLIDWORKS
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
22.8%
Design
12.1%
Automotive
6.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
5.8%
Other
46.8%
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 SOLIDWORKS used for?
3 Comments
YP
SOLIDWORKS IS USED FOR MULTIPLE WORK LIKE 2D & 3D CAD MODELING, ASSEMBLY MODELING, SHWWET METAL MODELING, SURFACE MODELING, RENDERING, SIMULATION, 3D...Read more
best use o this software
2 Comments
OS
Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches.Read more
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