Compare Ansys Icepak and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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
Learn more about Ansys IcepakSimcenter STAR-CCM+
Star Rating
(177)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Simcenter STAR-CCM+Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ excels in handling complex multiphysics simulations, with users appreciating its ability to manage everything in a single workflow. This integration allows for efficient preprocessing, solving, and post-processing, which many find saves significant time compared to using multiple software solutions.
- Users say that Ansys Icepak is particularly effective for thermal analysis, offering a fast and straightforward approach to structural, thermal conduction, and convection analysis. Reviewers highlight its accuracy, noting that the temperature gradients in their PCB models closely matched real-world measurements, demonstrating its reliability in thermal simulations.
- According to verified reviews, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting a more positive user experience. With a G2 Score of 77.69 and a total of 153 reviews, it shows a strong market presence and user trust compared to Ansys Icepak's score of 45.14 from just 22 reviews.
- Reviewers mention that both products offer similar ease of use, with scores indicating that users find them manageable. However, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ users particularly appreciate its automated meshing capabilities, which help eliminate manual geometry repair, a feature that can be a significant time-saver for complex models.
- Users highlight that while Ansys Icepak provides a good range of options for creating or importing PCBs, it may not offer the same level of comprehensive tools for 3D modeling and editing as Simcenter STAR-CCM+. The latter's higher ratings in 3D modeling and editing tools suggest a more robust feature set for users needing detailed design capabilities.
- According to recent user feedback, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is praised for its quality of support, with a score of 8.6, indicating that users feel well-supported in their endeavors. In contrast, Ansys Icepak's support quality is slightly lower at 8.5, suggesting that while both provide good assistance, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ may have a slight edge in customer service satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Icepak
No pricing availableSimcenter STAR-CCM+
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys Icepak
No trial information availableSimcenter STAR-CCM+
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
18
8.5
116
Ease of Use
8.1
19
8.1
142
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.8
54
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.1
18
Quality of Support
8.5
18
8.6
121
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
17
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
8.3
117
Features by Category
Design
6.9
18
7.7
85
6.1
17
7.5
78
6.9
18
8.0
82
6.8
16
8.3
77
Tools
8.2
18
9.1
91
8.2
17
7.1
59
6.4
12
7.2
50
Work
7.6
13
7.2
44
7.6
13
7.1
47
8.2
14
7.3
40
6.9
12
6.8
39
7.8
15
7.0
49
Environment
7.8
13
8.0
66
7.8
13
7.9
60
7.4
13
Feature Not Available
7.4
15
8.5
68
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Icepak and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Icepak has no unique categories
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Icepak
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simcenter STAR-CCM+
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%
Automotive
26.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.9%
Higher Education
10.0%
Oil & Energy
8.8%
Other
29.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
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 has no more discussions with answers
What is Simcenter STAR-CCM+ used for?
1 Comment
PN
STAR CCM+ is used for the simulation of Fluid, Thermal, Reactive, Multiphase flow problems.Read more
What is Star CD?
1 Comment
BC
STAR CD is the old branding of the software when it was owned by CD-Adapco. Some people still refer to the current software as STAR or STAR CD or STAR-CCM+....Read more
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has no more discussions with answers
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