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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2085 1 year
Ansys Icepak
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(437)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Inventor excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.0, while Ansys Icepak falls short with a score of 6.9. Reviewers mention that Inventor's robust modeling capabilities allow for intricate designs, making it a preferred choice for mechanical design tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Ansys Icepak shines in fluid analysis and finite element analysis, both scoring 8.2, compared to Inventor's lower scores of 5.6 and 7.5 respectively. Users on G2 highlight that Icepak's specialized tools for thermal management and fluid dynamics are essential for engineers focused on thermal simulations.
- Users say that Inventor's drawing tools score 8.6, significantly outperforming Icepak's score of 6.1. Reviewers report that the intuitive interface and comprehensive drawing capabilities in Inventor facilitate easier documentation and communication of designs.
- G2 users note that the quality of support for Ansys Icepak is rated higher at 8.5 compared to Inventor's 8.1. Users mention that Icepak's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for troubleshooting complex simulations.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's ease of use is rated at 8.3, slightly better than Icepak's 8.1. Users report that Inventor's user-friendly interface and extensive tutorials make it easier for new users to get started with the software.
- Users report that Inventor has a higher score for editing tools at 8.7 compared to Icepak's 6.9. Reviewers say that the advanced editing features in Inventor allow for more flexibility and efficiency in modifying designs, which is a significant advantage in fast-paced engineering environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Icepak
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1 Year
$2085
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
18
8.8
373
Ease of Use
8.1
19
8.4
374
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.9
104
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.7
99
Quality of Support
8.5
18
8.1
342
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
94
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
8.3
368
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
7.5
34
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.3
35
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
7.7
36
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.2
36
Design
6.9
18
9.0
20
6.1
17
8.6
20
6.9
18
8.7
20
6.8
16
7.6
19
Tools
8.2
18
5.6
16
8.2
17
7.5
19
6.4
12
7.1
17
Work
7.6
13
6.9
15
7.6
13
6.8
15
8.2
14
7.2
16
6.9
12
7.6
14
7.8
15
7.6
16
Environment
7.8
13
7.7
17
7.8
13
7.7
18
7.4
13
6.9
18
7.4
15
8.1
19
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Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Icepak and Inventor are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Icepak has no unique categories
Inventor is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Icepak
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Inventor
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
31.8%
Consumer Electronics
13.6%
Automotive
13.6%
Semiconductors
9.1%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
27.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
24.8%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.3%
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Discussions
What is the best way of modeling two-phase immersion cooling?
1 Comment
VG
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...Read more
Ansys Icepak still has issues like it can't simulate inclined PCB why are these issues not sorted out?
1 Comment
VG
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...Read more
Ansys Icepak has no more discussions with answers
there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?
2 Comments
KC
Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.
The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ...Read more
Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?
2 Comments
MG
Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtIRead more
Is there a good place to look for more advanced tutorials/examples for iLogic?
2 Comments
TD
beinginventive.com is also a good resource but the forums are definitely the easiest route. It helps to have a programming background. Most things that you...Read more
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