# Ansys Icepak vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation Comparison | | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 35 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (30 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (30 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 7.1 (28 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Ansys Icepak #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SolidWorks Flow Simulation #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### MEP | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Icepak** | N/A | N/A | | **SolidWorks Flow Simulation** | 8.9/10 | 11 | #### Design | Feature | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **Systems** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | | **3D** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | | **Drafting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Simulations** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Icepak** | 7.4/10 | 21 | | **SolidWorks Flow Simulation** | 8.2/10 | 9 | #### Design | Feature | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 6.9 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | 6.1 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | 6.9 (18 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | 6.8 (16 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | 6.4 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | | **Integrate** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Task** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Unique to SolidWorks Flow Simulation (1):** [MEP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ansys Icepak | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 48.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 13.6% | 27.3% | | **Enterprise** | 36.4% | 24.2% | ### By Industry #### Ansys Icepak - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 31.8% - **Consumer Electronics:** 13.6% - **Automotive:** 13.6% - **Semiconductors:** 9.1% - **Telecommunications:** 4.5% - **Research:** 4.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.5% - **Higher Education:** 4.5% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.5% - **Design:** 4.5% - **Other:** 4.5% #### SolidWorks Flow Simulation - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.2% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 12.1% - **Design:** 12.1% - **Higher Education:** 9.1% - **Automotive:** 9.1% - **Architecture & Planning:** 6.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.0% - **Military:** 3.0% - **Medical Devices:** 3.0% - **Machinery:** 3.0% - **Other:** 18.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Ansys Icepak - [SolidWorks Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-simulation/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews) - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 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) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Simcenter STAR-CCM+](https://www.g2.com/products/simcenter-star-ccm/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (178 reviews) - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews) ### Alternatives to SolidWorks Flow Simulation - [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (122 reviews) - [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) - [OpenFOAM](https://www.g2.com/products/openfoam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (35 reviews) - [Autodesk CFD](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-cfd/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews) - [Moldflow](https://www.g2.com/products/moldflow/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (28 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Ansys Icepak - Title: [Ansys Icepak still has issues like it can't simulate inclined PCB why are these issues not sorted out?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32209-ansys-icepak-still-has-issues-like-it-can-t-simulate-inclined-pcb-why-are-these-issues-not-sorted-out) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Kula Segara.. Have you tried the advanced PCB modeling with Icepak in Ansys Electronics Desktop yet? Inclined PCBs are supported there. Please feel free..." - Title: [What is the best way of modeling two-phase immersion cooling?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31935-what-is-the-best-way-of-modeling-two-phase-immersion-cooling) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Jimil, Icepak does not support multi-phase modeling. Ansys Fluent would be a better fit. Please feel free to connect with Ansys Support via..." ### SolidWorks Flow Simulation No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-icepak-vs-solidworks-solidworks-flow-simulation)